Carthagena Weir

Carthagena Weir

Carthagena Weir is a weir located at Broxbourne on the River Lee. The well oxygenated water with depths ranging to over 16ft, makes it an ideal environment for coarse fish including the barbel.

Fishery

The weir is part of a complex known as the Carthagena Fisheries. [http://www.carthagenafishery.co.uk/ Carthagena Fishery] Retrieved June 17 2008] . Today the weir is known nationally for the quality of its chub fishing.

Well known anglers who have fished these waters include Chris Yates and Matt Hayes.

Public access

Broxbourne railway station

Vehicular access via the B194 Nazeing New Road

Walking and cycling via the River Lee Navigations towpath which forms part of the Lea Valley Walk

References


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