Welcome To Telford Angling Association (TAA).

01.

"A fAVORITE WATER FOR THE TENCH ANGLER AND ALL-ROUNDER"

Dothill Pool is set within the edge of the old market town of Wellington.  The pool is part of a two pool complex within the "Dothill Nature Reserve" and is the smallest of the two. 
Dothill Pool has recently undergone some updating with the management of trees and plant life to allow for better oxygenation of the pool and better the lives of our stock. Dothill Pool has a very good stock of fish and is suited to the beginner as well as the seasoned angler. Dothill Pool is regarded as one of the better pools in the area for the Spring and Summer Tench fishing on offer, with many good sized fish being caught.

03.

How Deep Is DOTHILL Pool?

The Pool ranges from 2-6 ft maximum depth

05.

How Many Pegs Are On DOTHILL Pool?

There are approximately 10 pegs around the pool.

07.

Can I Night Fish On DOTHILL Pool?

THIS IS A NO NIGHT FISHING WATER
Dothill Pool has strict opening hours for members and day tickets.
06.00 am until 08.30 pm.

You MUST be off the pool by the closing time.

02.

Species Of Fish In DOTHILL POOL.

Common Carp
Mirror Carp
Tench
Perch
Roach
Rudd
Pike

04.

Parking At DOTHILL Pool.

There is no dedicated parking at the Dothill Nature Reserve however, visitors to the area park their vehicles near the Dothill School, or on the road at "Severn Drive." (do not park on private property).

06.

Is DOTHILL Pool Disabled Friendly?

The terrain around the pool is quite flat however, those who need mobility aids such as wheel chairs may find it difficult. Some of the pegs could be accessed by those anglers, however, doing so is at their own risk. Disabled anglers will not be able to navigate the perimeter of the pool due to the nature of the terrain.
**All anglers are to assess their own capabilities before they fish TAA waters.

08.

Baits And Methods That Work On DOTHILL Pool.

Whether you're a course anger, or you favour carp fishing tactics, you have the chance of a great days angling on the Dothill Pool. Tench are the main attraction here.

You cant beat the usual course fishing methods such as Waggler (float), Pole, Feeder and Bomb tactics. Maggots, Casters, Hemp, a good quality groundbait, pellets, sweetcorn and small bandable boilies and wafters will help you pick out the Carp on the Dothill.

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If you are targeting the Tench, feeder and waggler over smaller particle type baits will help bring them into your peg.

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Spodding is allowed on the pool however, in the hotter months, Oxygen levels may drop and this may be restricted in such an event.

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**PLEASE THINK OF FISH CARE AND FISH SAFETY AT ALL TIMES ON TAA WATERS, WE WOULD LIKE OUR FISH TO LIVE LONG AND HAPPY LIVES**