Coombe Pool Fishing Guide, Coventry, England

• Overview

  Coombe Pool is a Coventry water, England side. The bank is 253 feet above sea level. It measures about 75 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs about 2.2 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The town to know is Brandon, 2.1 miles out. The nearest city of size is Coventry, 3.7 miles away. A area boundary runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Coombe Pool

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Coventry cover roach, bream and northern pike. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Coombe Pool the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 17°C on average, January about 4°C. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. At Coombe Pool the season follows that pattern closely. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A toilet block sits half a mile away. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Lake at 8.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Coombe Pool before loading the car.