Eskimo Steve

Last week-end saw our first fish of the season.

They were caught by Steve Margett from Gretna whilst he was on a week-end stay. Steve has visited us over the years since he was about 13 years old.


Fishing through the ice he produced this 16lb Pike and plenty quality roach.

Hard at work in winter weather!

As you can see above the freezing temperatures we've had recently (down as low as -24 with -18 degrees c last night) got the better of one of Lonsdale's aerators, when the motor burnt out.
Dad and Julian broke their way through the ice to replace it - to make sure some of the lake is clear all year round! Some of our smaller ponds seem pretty solidly frozen now - Mo our 35kg Ridgeback even braved a little journey out onto the ice, before thinking better of it. SO it must be pretty thick!
Of course at this time of year people are often tempted out onto ponds and lakes to 'skate' or follow their dogs, which is clearly very dangerous! I'm sure alongside ourselves many of our angling friends are warning their nearest and dearest, and particularly youngest of the dangers of ice!

On the plus side, the Lonsdale sloe gin I laid down this year has turned out rather lovely! A great winter warmer!

Hope you are all well, warm and with those you love! Merry Christmas!
Emma and all at Lonsdale.

Thomas strikes the Pike & beats Dad!!!

hi Paul and Val,
here's a few pics from our 2 day stay in October total of 9 pike in 2 days Thomas yet again putting dad to shame with a 18lb 1oz stunner which nearly pulled him in!! haha Thomas has sent his pic off to improve your course fishing magazine for yet another badge!!! so his pic should be in the Dec issue great 2 days fishing hope to be back in the new year hope you all have a great xmas and new year !!
Scott jade and Thomas


Thanks for the photos Thomas - You'll have to give your Dad some tips. We will look out for your photo in the magazine

Paul & Lee 21.09.10 A belting 3 day stay!

Thanks to Paul Dobie for these photos. Paul & Lee had a short break at Lonsdale a couple of weeks ago & did extremley well. Above are just a selection of the fish they caught. Lee caught 17 whils Paul caught over 20!!

The Campbell's are coming!!

Pleased you had a good stay last week Jamie!! Thanks for the photos & those from your April visit too.

Thanks Amanda (last week's stay)

Thanks Amanda for the email glad you enjoyed your week , will sort out the Christmas dates for you.

Hi Val,

I hope you are all well?

I just wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone at Lonsdale for another fantastic holiday. Although the fishing just wasn’t happening for us last week and we only actually caught 2 small carp all week, the holiday, the cottage, the staff and the surroundings were all just amazing and we hope to be back very soon for maybe our 3^rd visit of the year J

Are you taking bookings for the New Year and how will it work with Christmas Day being on the Saturday? I am possible looking at Monday 27^th December to Sunday 2^nd Jan (6 nights) in cottage 3 or maybe the secret cottage?? Can you please let me know how much it would be?

Thanks again

Amanda Booth