Lake notes · Overview
The four lakes of Bury Hill
Old Bury Hill, Milton, Bonds and Temple: an estate lake and three later additions, each with its own character. All four are now closed.
Compared
At a glance
| Lake | Size | Dug or built | Known for | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bury Hill | 12.5 acres [Archive, 29 January 2002] | Historic estate lake | Mixed bags, carp, pike and zander | February 2023 |
| Milton | 3 acres [Archive, 31 January 2002] | 1991 | Crucian carp and tench | February 2025 |
| Bonds | 2 acres [Operator site, 26 October 2026] | 1991 | Numbers of carp | February 2025 |
| Temple | 4 acres [Operator site, 26 October 2026] | 2002 | Specimen carp | February 2025 |
Each lake page lists its figures with a dated source beside each one. For how the lakes were fished, see Methods; for how they closed, the Closure Record.
Lake notes
Read about each lake
Lake note 01 · Old Bury Hill
Old Bury Hill Lake
The 12.5-acre spring-fed estate lake. Waggler, feeder and boat water; carp and pike to 30lb, zander to 16lb.
Lake note 02 · Milton
Milton Lake
Three acres, 30 platforms, dug in 1991. Crucians, tench and pleasure bags to 250lb.
Lake note 03 · Bonds
Bonds Lake
Two acres around a central island. Hard-fighting carp in big numbers.
Lake note 04 · Temple
Temple Lake
Four acres, built in 2002. The specimen carp water, with fish over 40lb.
Questions
Frequently asked
How many lakes did Bury Hill Fisheries have?
Four: Old Bury Hill (12.5 acres), Milton (3 acres), Bonds (2 acres) and Temple (4 acres). Milton and Bonds were dug in 1991 and Temple was built in 2002.
Which lake was the biggest?
Old Bury Hill Lake, the spring-fed 12.5-acre estate lake with 75 platforms and a wooded island.
When did each lake close?
Old Bury Hill closed in February 2023. Milton, Bonds and Temple moved to day membership from March 2023 and closed with the rest of the venue in February 2025.