North Shore

The North Shore is a vague area that is normally taken to be the near half-mile of bank that runs from the equivalent of Holt Bay to the fishing lodge on the opposite bank. The key features are (in order from the Orchard Bay end):

A set of withy bushes that are immediately to the right of the top point on Orchard Bay (looking out over the lake from the point). There is a deep trench in front of these bushes that, although being difficult to access from the bank, holds good numbers of fish at higher water levels.

A large concrete block (a remainder of WWII defences) which marks a small, shallow spit running straight out into the lake. This tends to hold fish at the start of the season and when the spit becomes partially exposed by lower water levels.

An area of raised bank just up from the concrete block. The point just to the right of this (looking out over the lake) fishes well under higher water conditions.

The mature hedge/tree line that runs down into the water marks its own extension into the lake where it forms a shingle spit. This attracts and holds fish under almost all water conditions and also seems to act as a "turning point" for a number of fish.

The area that runs from the front of the main North Shore car park for 50-80 yards towards the Top End holds fish throughout the year under almost all water conditions. Weed growth may become a problem in the summer months but this stretch of water gives access to a shelf and a good depth and range of fishing (15-18 feet at top water level).

There is a small area at the extreme point of the North Shore that at top water is only accessible by deep wading or a difficult detour through the woodland towards the Island. This point gives access to deep water at the start of the season and provides a good spit to cover contour-following fish at lower water levels. The right-hand side of the point (looking towards the fishing lodge) holds fish right under the bank after strong west or southwesterly breezes but the back-cast is restricted.

Up towards the Island, in a small "corner" there is a funnel-shaped lawn. This area provides good fishing at almost all water levels but can become weed-bound during the summer.

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