More live fish have been removed from the lake in Abbey Fields and taken to other pools in the area.

The annual removal, which took place on March 1, saw the fish moved in oxygenated tanks by Leamington Angling Association.

Once there, the fish were sorted, health-checked, fed and prepared for distribution to restock ponds, lakes and pools in the area and potentially across the UK.

The removal also took place last March for the first time since before the pandemic.

But following the death and emergency of fish in the pond last summer, there were 20 per cent fewer to be caught this year, locals were told.

The trout in Finham Brook can grow up to about 30cm but generally are a lot smaller, while the crayfish can reach 7cm.

Abbey Fields lake has a variety of fish living in it, mostly common carp and mirror carp and these were what were netted on Monday.

Abbey Fields lake has a variety of fish living in it (image by Lulu Di Minto)

An update from local Liberal Democrats following Saturday's (March 4) meeting in Abbey Fields said: "Thanks to the 30+ people who came along to today's public meeting in Abbey Fields.

"Twenty per cent less live fish were available at this past week's annual fish removal. They were safely taken to Leamington Angling, mainly carp some perch.

"The good news is that Warwick District Council staff are also committed to visit again in September. 

"They will also be more closely monitoring the summer's long term weather forecast with a visit for fish removal earlier in summer being possible. WDC are also exploring a reduction in water outtake to keep three to four extra inches in the lake if the Environment Agency agree.

"A bigger commitment is needed from WDC in terms of time and cost to reduce the 12-14 inches of silt in the lake from the still draft and much delayed Abbey Fields Management Plan, but only if English Heritage agree because the site is a scheduled monument.

"WDC staff did agree to another public meeting in the summer."

The fish were taken to other pools in the area (image by Lulu Di Minto)