Birmingham Anglers Association

Onelastcast,
I was recently speaking to former BAA Executive member Steve Whitton (Droitwich Angling Centre) regarding the installation of an otter proof fence around a new carp lake which he has constructed, and whilst I would not dream of revealing how much it cost him, it frightened me to death.
The engineering involved to do a proper job is very extensive, including installing concrete underneath the fence to prevent the little blighters from excavating under it. Self closing gates with electric locks, the full monty. And this was on a flat level piece of open ground.
To do something similar around Coppice Lake would involve the removal of all or most of the trees and extensive excavation to avoid undermining the dam, which would probably have to be reinforced. I fear that even if it was practical, the cost would run to many tens of thousands of pounds just for that one lake alone.
I would never rule anything out, but even BAA's pockets have a limit