Carthagena Weir

 ( Weirs On The River Lea ) 

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 fishing including the common barbel.

---

Fishery The weir is part of a complex known as the Carthagena Fisheries. Carthagena Fishery Retrieved 17 June 2008 Today the weir is known nationally for the quality of its European chub fishing.

Well known Angling who have fished these waters include Chris Yates and Matthew 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

Post Comment