Fishing near me | Top 8 haunted fishing spots in Britain
From strange shadows spotted across the lake to voices heard on the riverbank anglers have lots of stories to tell when it comes to ghostly goings on while fishing. Ever thought your local venue might be haunted? Here are eight spooky venues to fish….
Gosfield Place, Halstead, Essex
This day-ticket specimen carp pool was once an old estate from the 18th century and although little remains of the once great house, anglers have often reported a presence while fishing the lake including a sudden chilly pocket of air rising from the ground.
Contact: 01787 475043
Grand Union Canal, Blisworth, Northants
Popular with lure anglers, the small day-ticket section at the entrance to the 3000 yard Blisworth tunnel is believed to be haunted by 14 navvies who died when a part of the tunnel they were constructing collapsed in the 18th century. Boaters are said to have witnessed strange lights appearing in the tunnel and anglers have heard noises while standing outside it.
Contact: Northampton Nene AC, 07833 967186
Redmire Pool, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
The altar at which most carp anglers would love to worship this tiny farm pool shaped the history of carp fishing for decades most notably in the 1950’s when it produced British best carp for angling heroes Dick Walker and Chris Yates. Passion For Angling star Chris claims that he has experienced many strange occurrences at the historic three-acre venue, especially when fishing in the ‘Evening Pitch’ swim. “I’ve felt a very strong sense of presence with rapid changes of temperature. Apparently two people committed suicide at the pool. I’ve heard a shout next to me which echoed across the lake, even though I was the only person there, and I’ve seen figures.
www.redmirepool.biz or 01989 770703
River Trent, Branston Golf Course, Burton on Trent, Staffs
Earlier this year a matchman decided to take a photograph of his swim on this prolific stretch of the river. When he studied the image later he noticed a ghostly figure had appeared on the far bank.
Contact: Burton Mutual Angling Association
River Trent, Pelham Island, Newark-on-Trent, Notts
The ‘point’ peg on Pelham Island or Bob’s Island as its better known amongst barbel anglers is one of the best swims on this day-ticket fishery. As well as having the chance of landing some of the Trent’s biggest barbel, anglers also get a stunning view of Newark Castle which is illuminated during the night. Its high stone walls once played host to a number of sieges during the English Civil War and anglers fishing the point have often spotted strange shadows appearing on its defences during the night. Could they be the spirits of fallen soldiers?
Contact: Bob’s Island Fishery, 01636 612654
Shropshire Union Canal, Chester, Cheshire
The ghost of a Roman centurion is said to guard the entrance to Chester city at Northgate, where part of the canal was dug into the moat 2,000 years ago. Its free to fish and is popular with carp and lure anglers.
Contact: Chester Tackle Locker, 01244 345069
Shropshire Union Canal, Norbury, Shrops
This section of canal is heavily match fished throughout the year but everyone dreads getting pegged at Bridge 39 as it is said to be haunted by what locals call ‘The Man Monkey’ – A shaggy looking creature said to be the ghost of a boatman drowned in the 19th Century who has been spotted standing on the bridge.
Contact: Stoke City DAA 01782 818380
Yateley North Lake, Yateley, Berks
Its not known whether this carp fishing members only lake is haunted but a few years back a regular visitor to the pool laid claim to a chilling experience when he was woken in the middle of the night and then shoved in the back despite being alone and laying more than 2ft from the edge of the bivvy!
Contact: Yateley Angling, 01252 861955