Billingham is a very shallow, long, elipse shaped, 2 acre lake that is set in a valey at the bottom of Billingham farm's fields. The lake has a number of different features including overhanging bushes and fallen trees at the left hand end of the lake, and an island near the fallen trees. The right hand end of the lake has a row of overhanging trees, and patches of lilly pads. Billingham Lake is extremely shallow with much of the water only being 2-4 feet deep. There are apporximately 25 flatish, grass banked swims that are generally level or slightly raised from the waters edge. Successful baits include luncheon meat, sweetcorn, lobworm, maggots, bread and boilies.
Features: Lilly pads, Overhanging bushes, Fallen
trees, Island
Lake Size: 2 acres
Lake Depth: 2-4ft
Swims: Restricted to 12 anglers at any one time
Mirror Carp - 6lb
Tench - 2lb+
Rudd - 1lb
Common Carp - 6lb
Roach - 1lb
Eel - 1lb