Lakeside Fishing Pods

Stay in one of our lakeside pods.

During your stay in our Lakeside Pods, you’ll have direct access to the Syndicate Lake from your designated fishing area.

The lake follows standard angling best practice, including the use of appropriate nets, mats, and fish‑care products. We ask all anglers to respect the lake, the fish, and fellow visitors by keeping noise low, leaving pegs clean, and following all on‑site guidance.

Our lakeside pods sit right on the edge of the Syndicate Lake, offering guests a peaceful 48‑hour stay with uninterrupted views and direct access to the water. The setting is calm, spacious, and premium, designed for those who appreciate comfort, privacy, and the excitement of targeting exceptional fish.

Each pod offers comfort, privacy, and the perfect base for targeting exceptional fish. Whether you’re looking for a quiet retreat or a focused fishing session, the lakeside pods give you the space and quality to enjoy your time on the bank.

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Westlands Lakes Pod Rules

Parking & Access

Parking in the designated areas only
Gates must be kept closed and locked after entry to the pond
No movement of vehicles after dusk or before dawn

Safety & Conduct

Strictly no fires or barbecues on the decking area
Please take care on the grass
Low‑voltage electrical goods only to be plugged in
Pegs to be left as you found them or report issues to the shop
No excess alcohol
No litter, tin cans or bottles on the bank
No damage to banks, trees or fencing

Fishing Rules

Maximum three rods, or four rods with a second guest, all from the pod area in the designated peg only
No rods to be left unattended at any time - EA rules will be enforced
No sacking of fish or keep nets under any circumstances
No fish to be removed from the pond
42” landing nets minimum
Euro‑size unhooking mats, cribs or cradles must be used at all times
Scales to be used if weighing specimen fish
Nets and all equipment must be clean and air‑dried before fishing
Barbed hooks on rigs only
No fixed leads or feeders (must be inline and running)
No braided main lines - 10lb minimum main line

Bait Rules

Bait boats to be used with discretion
Fishery‑own feed pellets to be used (hook baits remain unaffected)
No meat baits including pet food
No fish baits from foreign sources
Particles must be properly prepared
No artificial baits allowed
Nuts only to be used as a hook bait

Please Note - The management has the right to refuse admission and accepts no responsibility for injury, accidental damage or loss to any person or property whilst visiting the lakes.