A tranquil lake surrounded by trees.

Scout Lake

Horcott Lakes

About This Venue

Scout Lake at Horcott Lakes is a 9-acre carp fishing lake in Gloucestershire with approximately 250 carp up to 38lb. Newly opened for day ticket anglers in 2024 after previously running as a private syndicate, it's the perfect venue for a social with 8 pegs offering ample room for each angler. The lake features depths from 4ft to 8ft with a 10ft hole in the middle and numerous deeper holes and gullies.

Quick Facts

Lake Name

Scout Lake

Type

Day Ticket

Established

2024

Size

9 Acres

Swims

8

Average Depth

6 feet

Total Stock

250 carp

Average Weight

18lb - 25lb

πŸ“ Location

Address:
Totterdown Lane
Kempsford, Fairford, Gloucestershire
GL7 4BX
UK

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Region: South West England

Nearest Motorway: 3 miles from A419

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πŸ“ž Contact

Phone: 01285 810364

Bailiff: None

Email: info@horcottlakes.co.uk

Website: https://horcottlakes.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorcottLakes

Instagram: None

YouTube: None

Twitter: None

πŸ’° Pricing

🎣 Day Tickets

  • 1-3 Rods: None

⏰ Sessions

  • 12 Hour: None
  • 24 Hour: Β£15.00 (2 rods), Β£20.00 (3 rods)
  • 48 Hour: None
  • Concessions:

πŸ’³ Payment & Info

  • Payment Methods: Card, Cash
  • Currency: GBP
  • Last Updated: 20-08-2025
  • Special Offer: Choose your peg on arrival at the fishery

πŸ“… Booking Information

Booking Policy

  • Advanced Booking: All fishing must be booked in advance via GoCatch platform
  • Exclusive Bookings: Contact fishery for exclusive bookings

Opening Times

  • Hours: Day and 24-hour sessions available
  • Maximum Stay: 24 hours maximum

🐟 Stock Information

πŸ“Š Stock Breakdown

  • Total Carp: 250
  • Doubles: 50
  • Twenties: 150
  • Thirties: 45
  • Forties: 5

🐠 Other Species

  • Bream: Not known
  • Pike: Not known
  • Tench: Not known
  • Silvers: Not known

πŸ—ΊοΈ Lake Features

Topography

A 9-acre lake with depths from 4ft to 8ft, featuring a 10ft hole in the middle and numerous deeper holes and gullies providing excellent feeding areas for carp.

Natural Features

Underwater Features

  • Depth range: 4 feet - 10 feet

Weed Information

  • Weed Present: Yes

ℹ️ Additional Information

Access & Swims

  • Access: Secure car parking close to the lake with good access to all pegs
  • Disabled Swims: Limited disabled access
  • Double Swims: All 8 pegs have ample room for each angler
  • Adjacent Swims: Perfect venue for social fishing with spacious pegs

Angler Information

  • Suitable for: social angler, intermediate, all rounder
  • Difficulty: 3 challenger
  • Gates Locked: Yes
  • Drinking Water: Not known

🏒 Facilities

βœ“ Toilets
βœ— Showers
βœ— Tackle Shop
βœ— Food On-site
βœ— Takeaway
8 Security /10
7 Mobile /10
βœ— WiFi
βœ— Electric

πŸ“‹ Rules & Regulations

General Rules

All fishing must be booked in advance. Choose your peg on arrival.

Conduct

Respect other anglers. Keep noise to minimum for social fishing.

Fish Care

Proper fish care essential. Large unhooking mats required.

Tackle & Rigs

Standard carp fishing tackle. Appropriate gear for fish up to 38lb.

Compliance

Valid Environment Agency rod license required.

Bait Rules

Standard carp baits allowed. Follow fishery guidelines.

Vehicle Rules

Park in designated secure parking areas close to lake.

πŸ¦† Wildlife & Nuisances

βœ— Otters
βœ— Seagulls
βœ— Tufted Ducks
βœ— Mallard Ducks
βœ— Swans
βœ— Geese
βœ— Crayfish

Tags

day ticket acres 5 9 swims 1 9 uk gloucestershire doubles twenties thirties medium stock social angler intermediate all rounder toilet mobile 7 security 8

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