Carthagena Weir
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Carthagena Weir is a weir located at Broxbourne on the River Lea. The well oxygenated water with depths ranging to over 16 ft, makes it an ideal environment for coarse fish including the barbel.
[edit] Fishery
The weir is part of a complex known as the Carthagena Fisheries.[1]. 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.[1]
[edit] Public access
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
[edit] References
- ^ a b Carthagena Fishery Retrieved June 17, 2008
Coordinates: 51°44′38″N 0°00′08″W / 51.744°N -0.00213001°E
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