Knypersley Reservoir

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General Information

 Knypersley Reservoir is the largest water on the Victoria & Biddulph A.S. permit, being 35.4 acres in size and over 40ft deep in places. Knypersley Reservoir is fed by many inlets including that of the River Trent, which begins only a few miles up stream at Biddulph Moor. The venue itself is extremely picturesque surrounded by trees and the old castle and bridge. When the reservoir is full, it offers a 30 peg match length, plus another 20 -30 pegs on the deep side and road dam. When the water level drops over 4feet, many more pegs become available and well over 100 pegs can be fished. The whole lake in general is fairly deep, with the shallower areas being nearest the Serpentine Lake . Pegs are in tidy condition, although as it is a country park and because of a changing water level, Knypersley does not have fixed angling stations. This is never a problem though as there are cut out areas made for angling. Overall, Knypersley Reservoir is a very special place and is a part of the local history of angling.

Known Species

 Knypersley Reservoir is a well known bream water. Bags of over 200lb can easily be caught when the reservoirs in form. To back up the bream, are big roach, perch and quite a few pike. There are some carp present, although there aren't many, making them difficult to catch. Overall, Knypersley is without doubt, a specimen fishery with many large fish of different species present.

Extra Rules/Conditions

 Victoria & Biddulph A.S. do not solely own the fishing rights to Knypersley Reservoir. They are owned by Cheshire and North Staffordshire Angling Association (CNSAA). Victoria & Biddulph A.S. make up one of the 17 share holders of CNSAA. Therefore, anglers may fish Knypersley from any of the 17 different share holding clubs permit. The following link provides more information on CNSAA

Cheshire & N.Staffs Angling Association

Directions and Parking

From Biddulph take the A527 and head towards Tunstall. Just after the Mill Hayes Road turning, (on the left), turn left into Childerplay Road . From here follow the road past the entrance to Bemersley Public Household Waste & Recycle Centre, and take the first left following the sign for Greenway Bank Country Park . This road leads to both car parks. From Tunstall, follow the A527 towards Biddulph. Just after Brindley Ford, turn right into Bemersley Road . At the top of this road, turn right into Childerplay Road . Follow the road, past Bemersley Public Household Waste & Recycle Centre, and take the first left following the sign for Greenway Bank Country Park . Follow this road past the entrance to Greenway Bank Country Park , down the hill. Just before you get to the bottom of the hill, the first car park is on the right or you can park on the dam, which is at the bottom of the hill. A path leads around the reservoir, with tracks leading down to the pegs.

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