This project saw us install 900 metres of otter-proof fencing for Angling Direct, one of the UK's leading fishing tackle retailers, at their lake in Hertfordshire. Tasked with safeguarding their fish stocks against increasing otter predation, we delivered a tailored fencing solution built to handle tough terrain, environmental constraints, and long-term performance needs.

Otter Fence Under Construction
Designed for Protection and Built to Last
High-Spec Materials with Expert Installation
We used Tornado otter fencing and heavy-duty cranked extenders, setting strainers every 50 metres or at directional changes to ensure tension could be properly maintained. Posts were driven, wire cranked and stapled, and a buried base ensured no access beneath. The result is a highly effective barrier that will protect the site for many years.
  • 900m of Tornado otter fencing installed
  • Cranked extenders and trenched base for full protection
  • Strainers set every 50m and at direction changes
  • Gateways wired and corners fully secured
  • Completed with clean backfill and site tidying
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A Site with Unique Challenges
Ground Raising, Woodland Access, and Hard Surface Install
This site involved a range of complexities: a gas main close to the original fence line required a diversion and clearing; a 200m stretch of bank was raised to prevent future flooding; wooded sections required hand clearing between neat tree rows; and 50m of fence was installed across a tarmac car park using a rock spike to avoid additional gate installs.
  • 200m of banking raised to prevent seasonal flooding
  • 150m of fence hand cleared through woodland
  • Heavy gas main rerouted the original layout
  • 50m installed over tarmac using rock spike methods
  • Careful routing retained full car park within fence line
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Otter Fence Installation Around Angling Lake

"It became apparent over the past few months that with the ever increasing threat of Otter predation in the Lee Valley area we needed to act to protect our fishery for future years to come, the law doesn't really help fishery owners in this context, so our only functional option was to invest in Otter fencing. Having spent several hours researching the best solution for us, the Tornado fencing was selected, to this I then spoke to several installers about the project and meetings took place at the fishery. It was the guys from Farm & Country Fencing who were by far the most professional and understanding of our concerns and needs. Their focus on the project and the way in which we could route the fencing with minimal disturbance to the surrounding woodland was especially appreciated. Having now finished all the fencing work we have a little turfing and swim work to finalise, but we can look forward to having peace of mind now for our fish stocks for many years to come. Angling Direct can 100% recommend Farm & Country Fencing for any otter fencing project work, and I would be happy to chat to anyone who wishes to discuss our installation."

- Darren Bailey, Managing Director at Angling Direct

Otter Fencing - Angling Direct, Hertfordshire Project - Gallery (Before and After)

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