General Information
Andover Angling Club control two lakes - Foxcotte in Charlton and Anton Lake in the Nature reserve.Foxcotte is a 45 peg, 2½ acre lake that has been controlled by the AAC since the mid 1950s. The lake holds stocks of mirror and common carp up to 27lb, crusians up to 3lb and pike up to 25lb. There are currently smaller numbers of bream and tench due to the toxic algae bloom in May 2005. Perch go to around 2lb and the lake has a good head of roach to 2lb. There are also eels.
Winter baits are maggot, caster, pinkies, punch bread and hemp. Summer baits are maggots, sweetcorn, luncheon meat and hallibut pellets (sweetcorn and hallibut pellets on hair rig for larger carp).
When the lake is full there can be up to 7½ft depth at pegs 11, 12 and 29.
Many pegs have wooden platforms that make easy access for disabled anglers, and car parking for 20 cars is adjacent to the lake. There is also a cafe (with toilet facilities) that is open all year round.
To see a diagram of Foxcotte (with peg numbers), click here
To see a diagram of Anton Lake, click here
Exchange Tickets
The club have a range of exchange tickets,which are free for use to all club members. Worked on a booking system, members may keep the ticket no longer than 48 hours. One ticket per member at any one time is permitted. Exchange tickets are available from the Secretary /Membership Secretary at Challis Tackle. Tickets may be booked in advance on 01264 361103.