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Beta · 220 fisheries

82%

Stanwick, near Raunds · Northamptonshire

Stanwick Lakes Fisheries

Six on-site lakes in the Nene Valley, from a pre-book specimen water to a little pleasure pond by the car park.

6 lakes107+ pegs listedCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Elsons	16	6.5 acres	The fishery says Elsons has produced 20+ thirties and five forties. Stock changes, so treat that as a snapshot, not a promise.	Pre-book only
Mallard	21	4 acres	The fishery describes 300+ carp averaging roughly 20–30lb. That’s their figure, and stocks change over time.	Day ticket · turn up
Swan	25	3 acres	The fishery says 400+ carp with an average of 10–20lb. Their own figures for the biggest fish don’t quite agree, so we don’t quote a lake record.	Day ticket · turn up
Coot	12	about 0.75 acres	Tench, Bream, Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Carpark	16	1 acres	The fishery describes smaller carp, tench and silvers.	Day ticket · turn up
Roman	17	11.5 acres	The fishery says it holds carp of 45lb+.	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Adult day, 1 rod: £9
Adult day, 2 rods: £14
Adult day, 3 rods: £17
24 hours, up to 3 rods: £28

Prices last checked 2026-09-30 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Tansor, near Oundle · Northamptonshire

Bluebell Lakes

Five very different day-ticket lakes, from heavily stocked Mallard to the specimen-focused Kingfisher and Swan.

5 lakes97+ pegs listedCarp, Pike, Perch, Catfish, Tench, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Kingfisher	15	about 7–8 acres	The fishery lists carp over 50lb and says more than 40 fish are over 30lb. Stock figures change, so check the latest reports.	Day ticket · turn up
Swan	20	about 12 acres	The fishery identifies Swan as the only lake on the complex holding catfish.	Day ticket · turn up
Bluebell	15	about 7 acres	The fishery lists carp to 40lb, plus bream and tench.	Day ticket · turn up
Sandmartin	14	about 7 acres	The fishery reports carp over 50lb, including a known common called Tilley.	Day ticket · turn up
Mallard	33	about 20 acres	The fishery describes Mallard as its most heavily stocked lake, with many carp in the 15–30lb bracket and some approaching 50lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Ticket prices: See live price list
Kingfisher: 24 hours minimum

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Norton Disney, Lincoln · Lincolnshire

Norton Disney

Six modern day-ticket carp lakes across a 140-acre site, from high-stock action waters to specimen pits.

6 lakes83+ pegs listedCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Pettitt’s	13	16 acres	The operator lists roughly 190–200 carp, around 20 over 40lb and a 52lb lake record.	Day ticket · turn up
Holden’s	11	11 acres	The operator lists 354 carp, 30+ thirties and a 48lb record.	Day ticket · turn up
Turner’s	16	18 acres	The operator lists 860 carp and a 42lb record.	Day ticket · turn up
Billy’s	22	27 acres	The operator lists 1,046 carp and a 43lb record.	Day ticket · turn up
Hodgett’s	9	10 acres	The operator lists 955 carp and a 40lb record.	Day ticket · turn up
Stock’s	12	8 acres	The operator lists 755 carp and a 37lb record.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: £18
24 hours: £35
Concession: £25

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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89%

Hardwick, near Witney · Oxfordshire

Linear Fisheries

A major Oxfordshire complex mixing turn-up day-ticket pits with bookable specimen waters.

6 lakes29+ pegs listedCarp, Tench, Bream, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
St Johns	—	not stated on current page acres	Linear says the lake is believed to hold 970+ carp, with 40+ over 30lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Manor Farm	19	not stated on current page acres	Linear lists roughly 700 carp, with 40+ over 30lb and several over 40lb.	Pre-book only
Brasenose One	—	32 acres	Linear lists roughly 1,900 carp, with 150+ over 30lb and 20+ over 40lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Brasenose Two	—	largest Linear carp water acres	Linear lists roughly 1,900 carp. Its page contains conflicting historic record figures, so this guide does not quote one.	Day ticket · turn up
Oxlease	—	not stated on current page acres	Linear estimates 1,600+ carp, 60+ over 30lb and at least three over 40lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Hunts Corner	10	over 9 acres	Linear lists roughly 400 carp and says 40–50% are over 20lb.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Pay-as-you-go day, 2 rods: £20
Pay-as-you-go 24hr, 3 rods: £36
Bookable day, 2 rods: £20 + booking fee
Bookable 24hr, 3 rods: £42 + booking fee

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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73%

South Muskham, Newark · Nottinghamshire

A1 Pits

Six former gravel pits and a controlled River Trent stretch, with simple turn-up tickets and strict fish-care rules.

6 lakesCarp, Pike, Roach, Tench, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Pit 1	—	not officially published acres	Carp, Pike, Roach	Day ticket · turn up
Pit 2	—	not officially published acres	Carp, Pike, Tench, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Pit 3	—	not officially published acres	Carp, Pike, Tench, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Pit 4	—	not officially published acres	Carp, Pike, Tench, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Pit 5	—	not officially published acres	Carp, Pike, Tench, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Pit 6	—	not officially published acres	Carp, Pike, Tench, Bream	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Lake day ticket: £10
Lake 24 hours: £25
River Trent 24 hours: £15
Overnight stay: +£10

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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69%

Ingatestone

Fryerning Fisheries (XL Carp)

Ingatestone · Essex

Fryerning Fisheries (XL Carp)

A long-running Essex big-carp syndicate across three gravel-pit lakes — this is a members-only water, not a day ticket.

3 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Lake	—	18 acres	XL Carp's own pages describe three carp over 50lb (a mirror, a leather and a common), 17 over 40lb and around 100 over 30lb, with the lake record common at 55lb 2oz as pictured on the homepage. These are the fishery's own, regularly updated figures.	Syndicate · invite only
Valley Lake	—	about 3 acres	XL Carp's Valley Lake Syndicate page lists over 150 fish above 20lb, 10 different thirties and a lake record common of 41lb 3oz.	Syndicate · invite only
Car Park Lake	—	not stated on current page acres	The fishery groups Car Park Lake with Valley Lake on its syndicate page and quotes the same figures: over 150 fish above 20lb and 10 different thirties across the two waters.	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Main Lake, full-year membership (all three lakes): £895
Valley/Car Park, full-year membership (2–3 rods): £425–£525
Main Lake guest ticket, first 24hrs: £55
Valley/Car Park guest ticket, day: £25

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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73%

Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood

Crow Green Fishery

Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood · Essex

Crow Green Fishery

A day-ticket Essex fishery known for its catfish, with a separate accomplished-anglers-only Main Lake and an easier Car Park Lake for everyone else.

2 lakesCarp, Catfish, Pike, Bream, Roach, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Lake	—	3 acres	The fishery describes 350 fish in 3 acres of water, with carp to over 40lb and catfish to over 100lb.	Pre-book only
Car Park Lake	—	not stated on current page acres	The fishery describes the lake as very heavily stocked with carp to mid-20s, grass carp, koi carp, large bream, rudd, roach and perch to 4lb-plus.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Car Park Lake, 1 rod / 12hrs: £10
Car Park Lake, 2 rods / 12hrs: £15
Car Park Lake, 3 rods / 12hrs: £20
Main Lake, min. 24hrs booking: £40 (+£20 per extra 12hrs)

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Horsmonden

Elphicks Fisheries

Horsmonden · Kent

Elphicks Fisheries

Seven pre-booked Wealden carp lakes near Horsmonden, from a tough, low-stock specimen water to easier runs lakes for juniors and families.

7 lakes102+ pegs listedCarp, Catfish, Tench, Perch, Bream, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
North Lake	19	6 acres	Third-party guides (not a live official lake page) describe North Lake carp to around 50lb-plus and a catfish record near 60lb; the fishery's current prices page confirms it is one of its three strict adult-only specimen lakes. Acreage and swim counts below come from a 2021 third-party fishery guide and a separate fishery listing, not a live official per-lake page — check with the fishery if an exact figure matters to your trip.	Day ticket · turn up
Pullens Lake	8	3 acres	Third-party guides describe Pullens as lightly stocked with carp around and above 50lb, capped at five anglers at a time. Acreage and swim counts below come from a 2021 third-party fishery guide and a separate fishery listing, not a live official per-lake page — check with the fishery if an exact figure matters to your trip.	Day ticket · turn up
West End Lake	8	3 acres	Third-party guides describe West End as lightly stocked with carp up to around 50lb, also capped at five anglers at a time. Acreage and swim counts below come from a 2021 third-party fishery guide and a separate fishery listing, not a live official per-lake page — check with the fishery if an exact figure matters to your trip.	Day ticket · turn up
Plantation Lake	8	1.3 acres	Third-party guides describe Plantation carp ranging roughly 5–35lb, pitched as an introduction to specimen fishing, capped at four anglers. Acreage and swim counts below come from a 2021 third-party fishery guide and a separate fishery listing, not a live official per-lake page — check with the fishery if an exact figure matters to your trip.	Day ticket · turn up
Prairie Lake	14	3 acres	Older third-party guides describe Prairie as stocked with carp, catfish and large perch and tench — the 'runs' lake of the complex. Acreage and swim counts below come from a 2021 third-party fishery guide and a separate fishery listing, not a live official per-lake page — check with the fishery if an exact figure matters to your trip.	Day ticket · turn up
Kettles Lake	30	2.5 acres	Third-party guides describe Kettles as carp to around 30lb plus tench and large perch, with other sources noting catfish are also present. Acreage and swim counts below come from a 2021 third-party fishery guide and a separate fishery listing, not a live official per-lake page — check with the fishery if an exact figure matters to your trip.	Day ticket · turn up
Sandwich Lake	15	1.5 acres	Third-party guides describe Sandwich as a non-carp water well stocked with tench, perch, bream, roach and other coarse species. Acreage and swim counts below come from a 2021 third-party fishery guide and a separate fishery listing, not a live official per-lake page — check with the fishery if an exact figure matters to your trip.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

North/Pullens/West End, 3-rod day: £30
North/Pullens/West End, 3-rod 24hr: £40
Plantation/Prairie, 3-rod day: £30
Other lakes, adult 1-rod day: £13

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Marden, near Maidstone

Monk Lakes

Marden, near Maidstone · Kent

Monk Lakes

One of the south east's largest coarse fisheries — a 120-acre complex with pleasure and specimen lakes plus a stretch of the River Beult.

3 lakes10+ pegs listedCarp, Catfish, Barbel, Bream, Tench, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Mallard Lake	10	5 acres	The fishery describes carp to 45lb on Mallard, 'with only a few fish under 20lbs', and lists catfish among the species present.	Pre-book only
Bridges Lake	—	16 acres	The fishery describes a good head of mirror, ghost and common carp alongside barbel, bream and tench, naming it suited to carp, float and feeder angling.	Day ticket · turn up
Puma Lake	—	10 acres	The fishery describes a full range of coarse fish stocked in Puma, with carp up to 30lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Pleasure lakes, adult day (2 rods): £17 (per fishe.net, checked 2026)
Pleasure lakes, adult 24hrs (2 rods): £28 (per fishe.net, checked 2026)
Mallard Lake: By prior booking — call the tackle shop

Prices last checked 2026-01-30 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Westcott, near Dorking

Old Bury Hill Lakes

Westcott, near Dorking · Surrey

Old Bury Hill Lakes

A 200-year-old Surrey estate fishery that moved from day tickets to members-only access in 2023 — still open to anyone who joins, just not as a casual day ticket.

3 lakesTench, Bream, Roach, Carp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Milton Lake	—	3 acres	The fishery describes large numbers of tench, genuine crucian carp, roach, rudd and perch, with a few bream — Milton's crucians have reportedly topped 3lb and tench over 7lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Bonds Lake	—	2 acres	The fishery describes a lake full of hard-fighting single- and double-figure carp averaging 8–12lb, with the top individual weight quoted at over 30lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Temple Lake	—	4 acres	The fishery describes over 100 twenty-pounders, more than a dozen different thirties and at least two fish over 40lb in Temple's four acres, from a £350,000 stocking programme completed in 2002 using pedigree English carp.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Day Membership, annual fee (adult): £40
Day Membership, annual fee (junior/senior/disabled): £30
Day Membership fishing charge, 1 rod / 2 rods: £14 / £19
Specimen Carp Membership, annual fee (incl. first 24hrs): £100

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Chertsey

Twynersh Fishing Complex

Chertsey · Surrey

Twynersh Fishing Complex

An old Surrey gravel-works complex with eight pits on 44 acres — five open to day tickets, two members-only and one bookable exclusive lake.

4 lakes56+ pegs listedCarp, Pike, Bream, Roach, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Old Match Lake	20	2.4 acres	The fishery describes a good head of carp to 28lb 8oz with plenty of mid-doubles, plus a recent stocking of four 20–25lb 8oz carp and a healthy stock of pike to 14–15lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Pit 2	14	2.4 acres	The fishery's complex map lists a biggest carp of 41lb 6oz, with 4–5 more potential thirties, a good head of 20lb-plus and mid-double carp, plus decent bream, roach and pike to 24lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Pit 5	8	0.5 acres	The fishery says 800lb of bream to 14lb and around 300lb of roach to 3lb were introduced in winter 2019, alongside existing carp and pike stock; most carp have since been removed as part of a planned re-stocking.	Day ticket · turn up
Pit 7	14	2 acres	The fishery describes a recent stocking of carp between 13lb and 35lb plus a further 27 carp from 10lb to 26lb, with a best carp of 37lb 10oz, pike to 16lb 8oz, bream to 14lb and perch to 4lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day ticket, max 2 rods: £15
OAP/junior/disabled/veteran day ticket, max 2 rods: £13.50
24hrs, Pits 2, 4, 7 & Old Match, max 2 rods: £27
24hrs, concession rate: £20

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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80%

Iver

Farlows Lake

Iver · Buckinghamshire

Farlows Lake

A historic Colne Valley day-ticket complex built on gravel extraction dating back to the 1930s, famous for old, dark, heavily-scaled English carp.

2 lakesCarp, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lake 1	—	25 acres	The fishery estimates around 1,200 carp in the lake, averaging 24–26lb, with near 100 different thirties, a lake record of 44lb 6oz and 10–15 different forties.	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 2	—	5 acres	The fishery describes nearly 50 different thirties, average weights of 22–24lb, a lake record common of 41lb 2oz and record mirror of 39lb 12oz, plus pike to 17lb 10oz.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: £18.50
24 hours ticket: Ask on site
Week ticket (1/2/3 rods): Ask on site

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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72%

Hurst, near Wokingham

Dinton Pastures

Hurst, near Wokingham · Berkshire

Dinton Pastures

A council-run Thames Valley gravel-pit complex with genuine day-ticket access on White Swan and the River Loddon, plus two long-waiting-list members-only specimen lakes.

2 lakes90+ pegs listedCarp, Roach, Barbel, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
White Swan Lake	90	24 acres	The council describes White Swan as stocked with top quality carp, rudd and roach; Carpology's 2017 account of the lake (from its syndicate era) described a few hundred fish including a good number over 30lb and a handful of forties.	Day ticket · turn up
River Loddon	—	river stretch, acreage not applicable acres	The council describes an 'exceptionally good quality of fish' in the river, with barbel, chub, perch and pike as the main targets.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Casual day ticket, per rod (max 2 rods): £10
Day season ticket, standard, per rod: £115.50
Day season ticket, concession, per rod: £75.80

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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78%

Dorchester-on-Thames · Oxfordshire

Orchid Lakes

A rebuilt, restocked Thames Valley carp fishery with four very different waters, booked by the night rather than sold as casual day tickets (bar the newer Old Nursery).

4 lakes22+ pegs listedCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Orchid Lake	22	17.6 acres	The fishery states a lake record of 51lb 8oz, multiple forties, a deep head of thirties and huge numbers of twenties, describing the stock as old, characterful fish rather than quick-grown ones.	Pre-book only
Club Lake	—	2 acres	The fishery states a lake record of 34lb 2oz and describes the stock as serious carp in a smaller, controlled water.	Pre-book only
Willow Pool	—	1 acres	The fishery describes fish to 30lb-plus in a one-acre water created from a previously unfished section of Orchid Lake.	Pre-book only
The Old Nursery	—	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes more than 400 carp to 22lb, aimed at method, stalking and junior fishing.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Orchid Lake, from per night: £40
Club Lake, from per night: £220
Willow Pool, from per night: £150
Old Nursery, day / half day: TBC — ask the office

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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70%

Fyfield, near Ongar · Essex

Birds Green Fishery

A small, long-running three-lake day-ticket complex in the River Roding valley, originally opened in 1980 with one lake and since grown to three.

3 lakesCarp, Roach, Tench, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Top Lake	—	2 acres	The fishery describes several carp up to 30lb with an average of around 15lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Bottom Lake	—	2 acres	The fishery describes a much larger head of carp averaging around 11lb, plus roach and tench.	Day ticket · turn up
Bridge Lake	—	1 acres	The fishery describes abundant carp, tench, roach, rudd and perch.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Membership (required to fish), annual: £30
Adult day ticket, 2 rods: £10
Adult day ticket, 3 rods: £15
Night ticket, 2 rods (prior arrangement only): £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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78%

Sholden, near Deal · Kent

Cottington Lakes

A 45-acre, eight-lake Kent day-ticket complex on the coast near Deal, with two bookable specimen carp lakes alongside general pleasure and match waters, plus an on-site campsite.

4 lakes16+ pegs listedCarp, Roach, Bream, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
New Pepper Lake	16	7 acres	The fishery states Pepper (New and Old combined) holds over 200 carp, including roughly 40 fish between 30–40lb and 14 known fish over 40lb.	Pre-book only
Christine Lake	—	3.5 acres	The fishery states a good head of common and mirror carp to over 40lb, plus double-figure grass carp, with a lake record of 40lb.	Pre-book only
Heron Lake	—	unconfirmed acres	A third-party venue guide lists Heron as a runs-style carp lake with fish to around 31lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake	—	unconfirmed acres	Carp, Roach, Bream, Tench	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day ticket: £15
Junior day ticket (16 and under): £10
Adult half-day ticket: £7.50
Lake Pepper, 23 hours / 1 day: £42

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Calmore, near Romsey · Hampshire

Broadlands Lakes

A long-running, award-winning Hampshire day-ticket complex fed by the River Test, with three lakes and two river stretches across an 80-acre estate.

3 lakes35+ pegs listedCarp, Pike, Bream, Tench, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Lake (Broadlands Lake)	35	26 acres	Third-party guides describe carp to 39–40lb, including commons to 35lb and mirrors to 40lb, with a venue record quoted historically at 37lb 8oz, plus pike to 32lb, bream to 14lb, tench to 8lb and roach to 3lb. A separate write-up cites over 4,000 double-figure carp landed in a single year, including 500-plus over 20lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Lower Lake	—	2.5 acres	A third-party venue guide lists carp to around 32lb on the Lower Lake, with around 31 swims.	Day ticket · turn up
Family Lake (Match Lake)	—	unconfirmed acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Main Lake, day / 24hr / 36hr / 48hr: £16 / £29.50 / £45.50 / £59
Lower Lake, day / 24hr / 36hr / 48hr: £16 / £29.50 / £45.50 / £59
Family Lake, day / 24hr / 36hr / 48hr: £16 / £29.50 / £45.50 / £59
River Blackwater, day ticket: £16

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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78%

Meriden · Warwickshire

Packington Somers Fishery

A big, well-established Midlands commercial complex on former gravel workings, with around 13 match-and-pleasure lakes and pools plus a stretch of the River Blythe.

4 lakes143+ pegs listedCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Molands	60	unconfirmed acres	The fishery states carp to over 22lb and match weights regularly over 100lb, with the lake stocked with carp, F1 hybrids, tench, bream, roach and perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Gearys	40	8 acres	The fishery states carp to 20lb (lots of doubles), bream, roach and crucians across an eight-acre, 40-peg lake.	Day ticket · turn up
Little Gearys	30	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes a prolific match and pleasure lake stocked with F1 hybrids, carp, bream, tench and roach, with match weights to over 230lb recorded.	Day ticket · turn up
Willow	13	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes carp to 18lb, F1 hybrids, skimmers, tench and crucians across 13 pegs.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Summer (1 Mar–31 Oct) adult day ticket, 7am–close: £11.00
Summer OAP/junior day ticket: £9.00
Summer 2 rods, extra: £2.00
Winter (1 Nov–28 Feb) adult, 7.30am–close: £9.00

Prices last checked 2024 price tables, live site checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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74%

Shrewley · Warwickshire

Tunnel Barn Farm

A big, long-running Warwickshire match-and-pleasure complex with 9 named pools, 300+ pegs and 2½ miles of the Grand Union Canal, open 7 days a week year-round.

4 lakes169+ pegs listedCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
High Pool	51	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes High as the newest and largest pool (open since 2012), up to 8ft deep in places, well stocked with F1s, carp and barbel plus plenty of silverfish.	Day ticket · turn up
New Pool	45	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes a snake-style match pool stocked with F1 and F2 carp, chub, tench, roach, perch, carp, barbel, ide and bream, with carp over 20lb and F1s to 4.5lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Extension Pool	39	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes a popular main match pool holding a lot of quality F1s to 4lb plus a good head of silverfish and surprisingly large mirror, common and ghost carp.	Day ticket · turn up
House Pool	34	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes one of the oldest pools on site, stocked with over 140,000 fish including F1 carp, common, mirror and roach, bream, tench, chub, perch and golden orfe, with carp to and over 20lb; highest recorded match weight 385lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day ticket (third-party listing, undated, treat as approximate): from £9.00
Over 50s / Over 60s club, joining fee: £10.00
Over 50s / Over 60s club, per match: £14.00

Prices last checked Club match pricing dated 1 Apr 2025; day-ticket figure from an undated third-party listing, checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Auckley, near Doncaster · South Yorkshire

A long-running, large (120-acre) Doncaster commercial complex with three lakes and 160+ pegs, home to the Maver Mega Match This final — but recent Tripadvisor reviews are notably poor, with several complaints about a change of management.

2 lakes161+ pegs listedCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Dannie's Island	79	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes large stocks of mirror, common, koi, ghost and grass carp and Carrasio from 10oz to 20lb, plus skimmers and bream to 4lb, with depths to around 20ft in places.	Day ticket · turn up
Adam's Lake	82	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes the same large mixed carp stock as Dannie's Island (mirror, common, koi, ghost, grass, Carrasio from 10oz to 20lb) plus skimmers and bream, with depths to around 20ft.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: unconfirmed — buy on arrival at the Maver Boutique

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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72%

Aldershot · Hampshire

Gold Valley Lakes

A well-regarded, 32-acre, five-lake day-ticket complex in Aldershot, self-described as 'Voted UK's Best Commercial Fishery', with carp to 30lb and strong, mostly positive review sentiment.

3 lakes82+ pegs listedCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Gold Lake	45	6 acres	Venue boss John Raison states Gold Lake was stocked with carp in 1995 and now holds the bulk of the complex's 20lb-plus fish, with the biggest recorded at just over 30lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Middle Lake	37	3.5 acres	A third-party guide describes a 3½-acre, 37-swim lake with four islands at one end and overhanging shrubs, 2–4ft deep, with a stated all-bream match record of 130lb and an all-carp match record of 152lb 14oz.	Day ticket · turn up
Bat Lake	—	1 acres	A third-party guide describes a small, one-acre lake designed around a purpose-built bat cave for conservation, holding a mix of fish species.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket, 1 rod: £15.00
Day ticket, 2 rods: £20.00
Non-fishing visitor ticket: £5.00

Prices last checked 2026-10-01 — always confirm with the fishery.

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72%

Godmanchester

Woolpack Fishery

Godmanchester · Cambridgeshire

Woolpack Fishery

A historic, strictly limited carp syndicate on former gravel workings near Godmanchester, holding English carp to over 50lb across three syndicate lakes plus a bookable exclusive lake.

4 lakes6+ pegs listedCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lake 5/6	—	8 acres	A third-party guide describes a typical gravel pit split by islands, holding around 25 carp with an average weight of around 30lb, some stunning linears and fully scaled mirrors to 33lb, plus bream to 14lb and tench to 11lb 8oz.	Syndicate · invite only
Lake 7	—	9 acres	A third-party guide describes a just-over-9-acre lake home to around 50 fish, with depths mostly even between 10 and 14 feet.	Syndicate · invite only
Lake 8	—	unconfirmed acres	The fishery's own site names Lake 8 as one of its three current syndicate lakes; detailed stock figures for this lake specifically are not published, so are left unconfirmed.	Syndicate · invite only
Lake 4 (Exclusive)	6	3.5 acres	The fishery states a 3.5-acre, 6-swim lake with carp up to 40lb, 6-7 feet deep with a gravel, clay and silt bed.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Pit 4 exclusive booking (up to 4 anglers, Mon–Fri or Fri–Mon): £595.00
Syndicate membership (3 main lakes): Waiting list / by application — price not published

Prices last checked Pit 4 price from official exclusive-lake page, checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Warrington

Partridge Lakes

Warrington · Cheshire

Partridge Lakes

A big, 70-acre commercial complex of 15 waters and 394 pegs near Warrington, mixing a UK-renowned match venue (The Coveys) with day-ticket carp, pleasure lakes and a members-only Gold Lake.

3 lakes112+ pegs listedCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Holbar	47	4 acres	The fishery describes Holbar as its exclusive day-ticket carp water, a renowned runs water holding the largest fish on the complex.	Day ticket · turn up
Gold Lake	45	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes Gold as its flagship, members-only water, the first lake created in 1996 when the farm diversified from growing potatoes, with 45 pegs catering to open-water carpers and sheltered pole/pellet-waggler swims fishing to islands up to 11 metres away.	Syndicate · invite only
Willow	20	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes Willow as one of its most popular day-ticket waters, with 20 pegs in a prime spot near the café, tackle shop, toilets and main car park.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Standard adult day ticket, before 4pm (not Holbar/Gold/match lakes): £13.00
OAP / disabled day ticket, before 4pm: £12.00
Junior day ticket, before 4pm: £8.00
After 4pm ticket (close 8pm), all categories: £7.00

Prices last checked 2026 prices from official site, checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Farringdon

Upham Farm Carp Ponds

Farringdon · Devon

Upham Farm Carp Ponds

A long-running, family-run day-ticket complex of seven spring-fed ponds in the East Devon countryside near Exeter, running from beginner-friendly waters up to a 32lb-plus specimen lake.

3 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Specimen Lake 7	—	unconfirmed acres	The fishery states Lake 7 opened in spring 2009, is now stocked with over 50 specimen fish, the best being a 32lb 8oz common carp, with tench also present.	Day ticket · turn up
Pond 2	—	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes a well-stocked beginners' pond with carp to around 10lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Pond 5	—	unconfirmed acres	The fishery describes medium carp to 15lb and bream to 3lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket, Ponds 1–6 (2 rods): £12.00
Day ticket, Specimen Lake 7 (third-party listing): £12.00
24-hour ticket (third-party listing): £22.00

Prices last checked £12 Ponds 1–6 figure from official charges page; Lake 7 day and 24hr figures from a third-party directory dated July 2026 — confirm current prices with the fishery before travelling — always confirm with the fishery.

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Solihull

Barston Lakes

Solihull · West Midlands

Barston Lakes

A big, 21-acre, 125-peg carp and match lake within the West Midlands Golf Club near Solihull, with a British Carp Angling Championship match-weight record and carp to 37lb.

3 lakes153+ pegs listedCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Barston Lake	125	21 acres	The fishery states original carp believed to run to over 30lb, supplemented by 20,000+ small carp, 750 doubles-plus from Naseby Reservoir, and two 2014 introductions at 30lb and 37lb on arrival.	Day ticket · turn up
Jake's Lake	10	unconfirmed acres	A third-party directory describes a 10-peg lake known for specimen carp weighing up to 35lb-plus, fished first-come-first-served rather than for matches.	Day ticket · turn up
Daisy's Lake	18	unconfirmed acres	A third-party directory describes an 18-peg pleasure-fishing lake, also fished first-come-first-served and not used for matches.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket / match pricing: See official site — not itemised on the public pages we checked

Prices last checked Official site checked 2026-10-02; a public, itemised price list was not found on the live pages — confirm current prices by phone or on arrival — always confirm with the fishery.

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Chelmsford · Essex

Newland Hall Fishery

Newland Hall has four lakes for carp, mixed coarse and match fishing, with ordinary visits handled on a turn-up-and-fish basis. Brook offers carp advertised to 30lb+, while eight-swim Osiers is the more focused big-carp option.

4 lakesCarp, Roach, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Brook Lake	—	Not published acres	Common and mirror carp to 30lb+, roach and perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Moat Lake	—	Not published acres	Common and mirror carp, and roach; fish average smaller than Brook Lake's.	Day ticket · turn up
Park Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp and roach.	Day ticket · turn up
Osiers Lake	—	Not published acres	Common and mirror carp advertised at 15–35lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: Day tickets cost £15, covering 06:00–18:00; the rate applies across all lakes.
Single night: Single-night tickets cost £20, covering 18:00–12:00 the following day.
Longer stays: Stays exceeding one night cost £30 per 24 hours.
Concessions: Juniors aged 16 and under, OAPs and disabled anglers receive £5 off per session, minimum £10; proof may be requested.

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Chelmsford · Essex

A12 Lakes

A12 Lakes near Chelmsford gives you two specimen carp waters and a compact mixed-coarse Canal Lake. There are proper lumps advertised, but check membership, minimum bookings and gate times before committing to a session.

3 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Perch, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Specimen 1	—	Approximately 5.8 acres	Mirror, common and butterfly carp, including fish over 40lb.	Pre-book only
Specimen 2	—	2.9 acres	Mirror and common carp to 34lb, plus tench and bream.	Pre-book only
Canal Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp to 7lb, tench to 6lb, bream to 9lb, perch to 3.8lb and roach to 1.4lb.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Specimen 1 membership: Specimen 1 requires £24 membership lasting 12 months, additional to fishing tickets.
Specimen 1 tickets: Specimen 1 single/double swim: up to 12h £20/£40; 24h £35/£70; 48h £70/£140.
Specimen 2 tickets: Specimen 2 single/double swim: up to 12h £20/£40; 24h £30/£60; 48h £60/£120.
Premium double swim: Specimen 1 premium double swim 17–18 costs £90 per 24h, booked in 24h multiples.

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Brentwood · Essex

Churchwood Fisheries

Churchwood Fisheries near Brentwood offers three lakes on an exclusive, advance-booked basis, with carp over 30 lb advertised in Churchwood and Wels catfish in two waters. Proper mates’ session territory, but check the access and tackle rules before loading the motor.

3 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Perch, Roach, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Churchwood	—	Approximately 2.5 acres	The fishery says Churchwood holds carp over 30 lb, plus tench, bream, perch, crucians, roach and rudd.	Pre-book only
Jenkins	—	Slightly over one acres	The fishery lists common and mirror carp, tench, roach, perch, crucians, rudd and Wels catfish.	Pre-book only
Catfish Lake	—	Just under one acres	The fishery lists Wels catfish in the 30–50 lb classes.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Churchwood exclusive whole-lake hire, maximum six anglers and 12 rods: £350 for 48 hours
Churchwood exclusive whole-lake hire: £600 from Monday 7am to Friday 7pm
Jenkins exclusive whole-lake hire, maximum three anglers and six rods: £250 for 48 hours
Jenkins exclusive whole-lake hire: £450 from Monday 7am to Friday 7pm

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Billericay · Essex

Crowsheath Lakes

Crowsheath gives you four different options, from the island-lined Specimen Lake to mixed coarse fishing on Pleasure Lake. There’s night fishing and a handy kit-transfer service too, but check the tariff before booking — the published prices don’t all agree.

4 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Specimen Lake	—	8.6 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Crowsnest	—	Not published acres	Restocked in 2021 with over 100 carp to 31lb.	Pre-book only
Carp Canal	—	Just over one acre acres	Carp to over 25lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Pleasure Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Specimen — undated official day ticket, up to three rods: £15
Specimen — undated official 24 hours, up to three rods: £30
Specimen — undated official 48 hours, up to three rods: £60
Specimen — undated official 72 hours, up to three rods: £90

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Saffron Walden · Essex

Clavering Lakes

Clavering Lakes near Saffron Walden gives you four properly different options: specimen carp, a dedicated Carp Lake, predators and mixed coarse fishing. Book ahead, pack for your chosen lake’s rules and don’t confuse overnight fishing with round-the-clock gate access.

4 lakesCarp, Catfish, Pike, Perch, Tench, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Specimen Lake	—	3 acres	Advertised record 37lb.	Pre-book only
Carp Lake	—	2 acres	Advertised record 28lb.	Pre-book only
Predator Lake	—	1.5 acres	Advertised record 85lb+.	Pre-book only
Match Lake	—	2 acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Perch	Pre-book only

Tickets

Specimen Lake — two rods: £35/24 hours, £70/48 hours, £105/72 hours or £140/96 hours
Specimen Lake exclusive hire: £315 for 24 hours, covering 10 anglers
Carp and Predator lakes — two rods: £15 day from 06:30, £15 night from 18:30, or £30/24 hours from 18:30
Carp and Predator lakes — longer sessions: £45/36 hours from 06:30 and £75/60 hours from 06:30 or 18:30

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Maldon · Essex

Chigborough Farm & Fisheries

Chigborough has a cracking spread of coarse fishing near Maldon, from 14-acre May Water to exclusive weekends on Scraley Mere. Overnight tickets, fly fishing and handy onsite comforts give you plenty of ways to make a trip of it.

5 lakesCarp, Catfish, Bream, Tench, Pike, Roach, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
May Water	—	14 acres	Carp, Catfish, Bream, Tench, Pike	Pre-book only
Heybridge Mere	—	3 acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike	Pre-book only
Scraley Mere	—	4 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Home Water	—	Not published acres	Catfish	Pre-book only
Rook Hall	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Coarse adult day ticket: £15 per person
Coarse junior day ticket: £10 per person
Coarse 24-hour ticket: £28 per person, 11:30–11:30 or 17:00–17:00
Coarse weekend ticket: £48 per person, Friday 17:00–Sunday 17:00

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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St Albans · Hertfordshire

Albans Lakes

Albans Lakes has three mature gravel pits, with mixed coarse fishing on Willows, a tougher carp challenge on Farm and a beginner-friendly Match Lake. There’s night fishing too, but check the closing time and temporary closures before loading the motor.

3 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Willows Lake	—	Approximately 22 acres	The website describes Willows carp from 3lb to over 30lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Farm Lake	—	Approximately 12 acres	The website reports Farm Lake catfish catches up to 100lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake	—	Approximately 6 acres	Carp, Bream	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket (price depends on age band): £14–£16
24-hour ticket (price depends on age band): £21–£26
Verulam Angling Club members: £4 off day and 24hr tickets with card and photo ID

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Ongar · Essex

Berners Hall Fishery

Berners Hall near Ongar gives you a proper choice of carp water: the 24-acre Res, smaller Meadow Lake and exclusive-booking Poultons. Everything needs booking and paying for in advance, so this isn’t a turn-up-and-pay job.

3 lakesCarp, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
The Res	—	24 acres	Carp, Catfish	Pre-book only
Meadow Lake	—	Approximately two acres acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Poultons Lake	—	Approximately one acre acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

The Res, 24 hours — third-party listing, not a verified 2026 official tariff; confirm before paying: £35
The Res, 48 hours — Carp Nation listing dated 23 May 2024; confirm current tariff: £70

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Welwyn Garden City · Hertfordshire

Stanborough Lake

Stanborough’s 16-acre South Lake offers mixed coarse fishing and carp advertised to 35 lb, with day tickets and pre-booked nights. It’s a shared watersports lake, though, and the neighbouring North Lake is strictly off limits for fishing.

2 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
South Lake	—	16 acres	The club advertises carp to 35 lb, pike to 18 lb, bream to 7 lb, tench to 6 lb and perch to 4 lb. Crucian carp, roach and rudd are also listed.	Day ticket · turn up
North Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult day ticket — per rod: £8 per rod
Concession day ticket — per rod: £6 per rod
Night fishing: £18 for dusk to dawn
One day and one night: £30

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Ware · Hertfordshire

Rib Valley Fishing Lakes

Rib Valley at Westmill Farm gives you a proper choice: mixed coarse lakes, seasonal fly fishing, a beginner-friendly pond and a stretch of the River Rib. Pick your water carefully — this isn't just one carp lake with a different name on each bank.

5 lakesCarp, Roach, Tench, Perch, Pike, Bream, Barbel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Rib Lake	—	11.51 acres	Contains carp, roach, tench, perch and pike.	Day ticket · turn up
Westmill Lake	—	2.75 acres	Stocks crucian, common and mirror carp, silver fish, tench, bream and perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Millennium Lake	—	Approximately five acres	Rainbow trout, mainly around 2lb, with larger fish subject to availability.	Day ticket · turn up
Kingfisher Pond	—	0.36 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
River Rib	—	Not published acres	A 1km stretch with barbel, chub, roach, perch, bream, pike and trout.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult coarse day ticket — one rod: £12.50
Adult coarse day ticket — two rods: £16
Adult coarse day ticket — three rods: £18
Concession coarse day ticket — one rod: £10.50

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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St Albans · Hertfordshire

Redbournbury Fishery

Redbournbury offers mixed coarse fishing, trout and advertised pike fishing near St Albans, with no membership needed for day tickets. There’s a fair bit to clear up before loading the car, though: current prices, booking arrangements and predator rules all need a call.

3 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Barbel, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Coarse Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Barbel	Day ticket · turn up
Trout Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Pike Lake	—	Not published acres	Pike	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Coarse ticket, one or two rods — undated directory price, not verified as current: £10
Coarse concession — undated directory price; eligibility unspecified: £7
Trout catch-and-release — undated directory price, confirm current charge: £15
Trout with one retained fish — undated; conflicts with website catch-and-release policy: £20

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Welwyn Garden City · Hertfordshire

Holwell Hyde Lake

Holwell Hyde is a day-ticket carp and mixed coarse lake in Welwyn Garden City, with club-listed carp to 32lb and plenty beyond carp to think about. Nights need booking, and don’t mix it up with members-only Holwell Court.

1 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Holwell Hyde Lake	—	Conflicting published estimates: 2 acres or approximately 3 acres acres	The club lists carp to 32lb, pike to 30lb, bream to 7lb, tench to 6lb and perch to 4lb, plus crucian carp, roach and rudd. It reported introducing three catfish in 2021, weighing 58lb, 28lb and 20lb at transfer.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day ticket — per rod: £8 per rod
Concession day ticket — per rod: £6 per rod
Night fishing — dusk until dawn: £18
24 hours — one day and one night: £30

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Hawkhurst · Kent

Hawkhurst Fish Farm

Hawkhurst Fish Farm has a proper spread of fishing, from beginner-friendly Junior Lakes to book-ahead carp and catfish waters. Pick your lake carefully: tickets, booking arrangements and junior access vary across the site.

7 lakesCarp, Catfish, Tench, Roach, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Lake	—	4 acres	Holds common carp, mirror carp and catfish. A 110lb catfish was stocked in February 2024.	Pre-book only
Dove Lake	—	2 acres	Holds common carp, mirror carp and catfish.	Pre-book only
Four Trees	—	0.75 acres	Holds carp, catfish, tench, roach, perch and pike.	Pre-book only
Quarry	—	Not published acres	A carp and catfish lake.	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake	—	Just over 1 acres	Contains carp exceeding 12lb plus other coarse fish.	Day ticket · turn up
Junior Lakes	—	Not published acres	Three ponds containing carp to 10lb, tench, roach and perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Specimen Lake	—	Approximately 4 acres	Holds common and mirror carp over 40lb.	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Main Lake: Main Lake: 12-hour fishing, 7am–7pm, costs £25 adult or £20 junior; 24 hours costs £40 adult or £35 junior.
Dove Lake: Dove Lake: 12-hour fishing, 7am–7pm, costs £25 adult or £20 junior; 24 hours costs £40 adult or £35 junior.
Main and Dove spectators: Main and Dove spectators pay 50% of the corresponding angler's ticket.
Four Trees: Four Trees: day fishing £20; 24 hours £40; spectators pay 50%; all sessions must be pre-booked.

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Paddock Wood · Kent

Orchard Place Farm Fishing

Orchard Place Farm near Paddock Wood has 13 lakes, with carp and catfish sessions on one side and match-style pleasure fishing on the other. There are some proper lumps advertised, but specimen swims need booking by phone and the booking page currently says no matches.

8 lakesCarp, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lake 1	—	Approximately 2 acres	Advertised carp to 44lb and catfish to 75lb.	Pre-book only
Lake 2	—	2.5 acres	Advertised carp to 38lb and catfish to 70lb.	Pre-book only
Lake 4	—	Approximately 4.5 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Lake 5	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 7	—	Approximately 12 acres	Advertised carp to 49lb and catfish over 100lb.	Pre-book only
Lake 8	—	Approximately 7 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Lake 9	—	Approximately 3.5 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Lake 10	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Specimen day ticket: £17.50 for two rods or £20 for three; concession £15, rod allowance unspecified.
Night fishing: 12-hour night ticket costs £20 for two rods.
Specimen 24-hour ticket: £32.50 for two rods or £37.50 for three.
Specimen 36-hour ticket: £45 for two rods or £52.50 for three.

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Cranbrook · Kent

Hartley Lands Fishery

Hartley Lands has six lakes and a pond, with everything from beginner-friendly carp fishing to a proper specimen hunt. Angler limits on four waters, mixed coarse options and selected night fishing give you plenty to choose from.

7 lakesCarp, Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Rudd, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Bramley	—	Not published acres	The fishery advertises 120 carp, ranging from 10lb to over 38lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Nick's	—	Not published acres	The fishery advertises 240 carp, ranging from 7lb to over 39lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Pear Tree	—	Not published acres	The fishery advertises a biggest carp of 37lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Henniker	—	Not published acres	The fishery advertises ten carp from 23lb to over 38lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Reservoir	—	Not published acres	Carp, Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up
Finches	—	Not published acres	Tench, Perch, Roach, Bream, Crucian, Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Samson	—	Not published acres	Carp to over 9lb are advertised.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Bramley/Nick's/Pear Tree/Henniker, two rods: day £20; 24h £40; 36h £60
These four waters: each additional 12h after 36h costs £20; Monday morning–Friday evening £130
Reservoir, two rods: day £17, concession £15; 24h £30; 36h £45
Samson/Finches, two rods: day £13; concession £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Horsham · West Sussex

Sumners Ponds Fishery

Five coarse waters, a proper mix of species and a dedicated specimen lake make Sumners Ponds a handy shout near Horsham. Just pick your water carefully: Sumners Lake has tighter access rules than the other four.

5 lakesCarp, Perch, Roach, Pike, Bream, Tench, Rudd, Crucian, Barbel, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Sumners Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Perch, Roach, Pike, Bream	Pre-book only
Farm Pond	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Crucian	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake	—	3.5 acres	Carp, Barbel, Chub, Crucian, Tench, Roach	Day ticket · turn up
Ribbon Lake	—	Not published acres	Barbel, Tench, Perch, Chub, Bream, Roach, Crucian, Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Betty’s Lake	—	3.5 acres	Carp, Pike	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Farm Pond, Ribbon and Match Lake — adult day ticket: £12 for one rod or £14 for two
Farm Pond, Ribbon and Match Lake — under-16s and over-60s: £8 for one rod or £11 for two
Betty’s Lake — day ticket, no concession discount: £18 for two rods
Betty’s Lake — third rod, at bailiff’s discretion: £3

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Horsham · West Sussex

Furnace Lakes Fishery

Furnace Lakes near Horsham promotes specimen carp and catfish fishing, but only Furnace Lake and Hyes Lake are currently open. It’s registered anglers only, so sort your registration, booking and current terms before loading the motor.

6 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Furnace Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Hyes Lake	—	2.5 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Roman	—	4 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Plantation	—	6.5 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Specimen	—	3 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Kiln	—	4.5 acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Furnace day ticket — unverified-current directory price; obtain a quotation: £10 for one rod or £15 for two
Furnace longer sessions — unverified-current directory price; obtain a quotation: £30/24 hours or £55/48 hours, maximum two rods
Furnace additional time — unverified-current directory price; obtain a quotation: additional 24 hours £25, maximum two rods
Hyes day ticket — unverified-current directory price; obtain a quotation: £15 for one rod or £20 for two

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Lancing · West Sussex

Passies Pond

Passies Pond at Church Farm, near Lancing, has three lakes for pleasure and match fishing, plus Main Lake nights if you fancy a longer session. There’s a tackle shop, toilets and a café most days, but read the tackle and bait rules before loading the car.

3 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Lake	—	Approximately five acres acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake	—	Approximately six acres acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Pamela’s Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: Day ticket, 07:00–dusk: adult £15; concession £10.
Night ticket: Night ticket, 16:00–07:00: adult £18; concession £12.
24-hour ticket: 24-hour ticket: adult £28; concession £18.
Summer evening ticket: Summer evening ticket, 16:00–dusk: adult £7; concession £5; issued from 15:00.

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Battle · East Sussex

Wylands Farm Fishery

Wylands Farm near Battle gives you nine lakes to choose from, with carp, catfish and mixed coarse fishing across a 154-acre site. There’s a café, tackle shop and overnight options too — just don’t turn up without prebooking.

8 lakesCarp, Roach, Bream, Tench, Barbel, Catfish, Rudd, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
House	—	Approximately 2 acres acres	Carp, Roach, Bream, Tench, Barbel	Pre-book only
Kell	—	Approximately 1.5 acres acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only
Maisie’s	—	Approximately 3 acres acres	Catfish, Carp	Pre-book only
Middle	—	Approximately 2 acres acres	Carp	Pre-book only
New Specimen	—	Approximately 2 acres acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Old Specimen	—	Approximately 3 acres acres	Carp, Roach, Rudd, Bream	Pre-book only
Rosie’s	—	Approximately 2 acres acres	Carp, Crucian	Pre-book only
Snake	—	Approximately 3 acres acres	Carp, Crucian	Pre-book only

Tickets

Day fishing, 07:00–19:00: adults: £17.50
Day fishing, 07:00–19:00: under-16s/65+: £12.50
Wednesday 65+ day offer: £10, excluding New Specimen/Maisie’s
24-hour fishing from 07:00: adults: £30

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Haywards Heath · West Sussex

More House Farm Fishery

More House Farm gives you five lakes, from mixed coarse fishing on Canal and Sidewinder to carp-focused sessions on the specimen waters. It’s near Haywards Heath, but the official address is Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex — worth getting right before you head off.

5 lakesCarp, Tench, Chub, Roach, Perch, Bream, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp, tench and silver fish.	Day ticket · turn up
Sidewinder	—	Not published acres	Carp, chub, skimmers, roach, perch and bream.	Day ticket · turn up
Kingfisher	—	Not published acres	Common, mirror and ghost carp, plus catfish.	Pre-book only
Oaks	—	Not published acres	The fishery lists carp of 15–33lb.	Pre-book only
Dogwood	—	Not published acres	The fishery lists tench and carp of 8–32lb.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Canal/Sidewinder adult day tickets: £10 one rod, £12 two rods, £15 three rods.
Canal/Sidewinder children aged up to 15: £6 one rod or £8 two rods daily.
Canal/Sidewinder anglers aged 70+: £10 daily for one or two rods.
Canal/Sidewinder 24-hour tickets: £20 two rods or £25 three rods.

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Hailsham · East Sussex

Falkenvil Fishery

Falkenvil — locally known as The Mushroom Farm — offers four lakes in Hailsham, with mixed coarse fishing and a separately booked Specimen Lake. There’s plenty of choice, but check seasonal access and the latest arrangements before loading the car.

4 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Lake	—	Approximately 4 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Specimen Lake	—	Approximately 2 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Racetrack Lake	—	Approximately 2 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Z Lake	—	Approximately 2 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Published general-lake day admission; confirm before travelling: £10 per person for up to two rods

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Dorking

Newdigate Farms Estate Fishery

Dorking · Surrey

Newdigate Farms Estate Fishery

Newdigate Farms Estate offers seven day-ticket lakes, from mixed coarse waters to dedicated carp and tench options. Bean’s advertised carp to 45lb and Copse Meadow’s female tench to 10lb catch the eye, but there’s plenty here beyond chasing lumps.

8 lakesCatfish, Pike, Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Centre Lake	—	Approximately 3 acres	The estate advertises catfish to 94lb, pike and carp to 30lb, plus tench, bream and roach.	Day ticket · turn up
Snake Lake	—	Approximately 2 acres	The estate lists mirror, common and ghost carp, tench, golden orfe, bream and roach.	Day ticket · turn up
Paddock Lake	—	Approximately 0.75 acres	The estate lists carp, crucians, golden orfe and tench.	Day ticket · turn up
Copse Meadow	—	Approximately 0.75 acres	The estate describes an exclusively female tench stock, advertised to 10lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Guinea Lake	—	Approximately 5 acres	The estate lists tench, golden orfe, bream and crucian carp.	Day ticket · turn up
Bean Lake	—	Approximately 6 acres	The estate advertises approximately 250 female common, mirror and ghost carp to 45lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Lodge	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Standard day ticket: £10 for the first rod.
Concession day ticket: £8 for the first rod, for over-65s, under-14s and disabled anglers.
Second rod: £10 extra per day: £20 standard total or £18 concession total where eligible.

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Cranleigh · Surrey

Willinghurst Fishery

Willinghurst has a proper spread of carp, mixed coarse and match fishing, with 12 lakes listed and Main Lake carp advertised to 40lb. Turn up and buy your ticket onsite, but check which lake fits your plans before loading the car.

8 lakesCarp, Perch, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp to 40lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Christmas Tree	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Pittance	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Oak Tree	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Cherry Tree	—	Not published acres	Perch exceeding 5lb reported.	Day ticket · turn up
Top	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Old	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
New	—	Not published acres	Crucians and F1s.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day: £15/one rod; £25/two.
Adult 24-hour: £30/two rods; £35/three.
Junior/concession day: £10/one rod; £15/two.
Junior/concession 24-hour: £25/two rods.

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Egham

Thorpe Lea Fishery

Egham · Surrey

Thorpe Lea Fishery

Thorpe Lea is an 18-acre specimen carp lake with 38 swims, islands and weed patches, and a fishery claim of over 2,000 carp. It’s advance booking only with a 24-hour minimum, so think proper overnight session rather than a cheeky few hours.

1 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Thorpe Lea	—	18 acres	The fishery advertises over 2,000 carp.	Pre-book only

Tickets

24 hours; two rods maximum: £30 for 24 hours
Guest ticket; maximum one guest per angler: £5 per 24 hours

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Aldershot · Surrey

Willow Park Fishery

Willow Park is a four-lake, 22-acre complex near Aldershot, with overnight carp fishing, mixed coarse lakes and a beginner-friendly Stock Pond. There’s a café and tackle shop too — just watch the different age rules and ticket arrangements between lakes.

4 lakesCarp, Pike, Roach, Bream, Tench, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Big Lake	—	10 acres	Carp, Pike, Roach	Pre-book only
Middle Lake	—	Approximately 2 acres	Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Small Lake	—	1.5 acres	Stocks include common and mirror carp, F1s, tench, bream, perch and roach.	Day ticket · turn up
Stock Pond	—	0.6 acres	Common and mirror carp weighing 1–2lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Stock/Small/Middle adult day tickets: £14 for one rod or £18 for two.
Stock/Small/Middle published under-16 day tariff; Middle Lake separately requires anglers to be 18+: £9 for one rod or £15 for two
Stock/Small/Middle disabled and over-65 day tickets, Monday–Friday: £9 for one rod or £14 for two.
Stock/Small/Middle adult afternoon tickets: £7 for one rod or £12 for two.

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Aldermaston · Berkshire

Seven Lakes Fishery

Seven Lakes at Aldermaston gives you a proper choice, from beginner-friendly mixed fishing to a specimen lake advertising carp over 30lb. Sort your booking and entry instructions before travelling, and bring the right fish-care kit for your chosen lake.

7 lakesRudd, Roach, Perch, Carp, Pike, Crucian, Bream, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lake 1, Predator Lake	—	0.9 acres	Rudd, Roach, Perch, Carp, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 2, Match Lake	—	0.4 acres	Rudd, Roach, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 3, Match Lake	—	0.7 acres	Carp to 20lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 4, Stock Pond	—	0.5 acres	Rudd, Roach, Perch, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 5, Beginners Lake	—	0.4 acres	Rudd, Roach, Perch, Carp, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 6, Specimen Carp Lake	—	3.3 acres	Carp over 30lb and pike over 12lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 7, Runs Water Lake	—	1.1 acres	Carp to 25lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day ticket: £15 for two rods.
Concession day ticket: £10 for two rods.
Night ticket: £20 for two rods, 19:00–07:00.
24-hour ticket: £26 for two rods.

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Windsor

Royal Berkshire Fishery

Windsor · Berkshire

Royal Berkshire Fishery

Three island lakes, a specimen option and plenty of mixed coarse fishing: Royal Berkshire Fishery has a cracking spread for different sorts of day out. There’s a café, tackle and bait shops too — just bring cash and check the hours before travelling.

3 lakesCarp, Roach, Perch, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lake 1	—	2 acres listed by Hooked; not confirmed by the fishery acres	The fishery says Lake 1 was restocked with 10–17lb VS carp in 2020. Its largest recently reported carp in 2026 is a 26lb 2oz common; it also lists roach over 2lb and perch over 4lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 2	—	Not published acres	The fishery lists carp over 20lb, perch over 3lb, roach, skimmers, bream and F1s.	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 3	—	Not published acres	The fishery lists carp over 15lb, perch over 3lb, roach, skimmers, bream and F1s.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Standard ticket: £15, covering up to two rods.
OAP ticket: £10, covering up to two rods for anglers over 65.
Junior ticket: £10, covering up to two rods for anglers under 14.
Evening ticket: £10, covering up to two rods from 3pm until closing.

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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New Milton · Hampshire

Orchard Lakes

Orchard Lakes is a six-lake coarse fishery at Bashley, near New Milton, with mixed fishing, a 44-peg Match Lake and a beginner-friendly pool. There’s plenty of choice, but check current ticket prices and lake arrangements before loading the barrow.

6 lakesCarp, Barbel, Tench, Chub, Roach, Rudd, Crucian, Bream, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Match Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Barbel, Tench, Chub, Roach, Rudd, Crucian, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Main Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Chub, Crucian, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Tench Lake	—	Not published acres	Tench, Carp, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Jimmy’s Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Jakes Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Aikin’s Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Historical 2016 adult all-day ticket: £11
Historical 2016 junior/OAP all-day ticket: £8
Historical 2016 half-day ticket, covering the last five hours: £5
Historical 2016 24-hour ticket: £22

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Maidenhead · Berkshire

Finch Farm Fishery

Finch Farm has three sheltered lakes near Maidenhead, with mixed coarse fishing, carp and a dedicated Cat Lake. Day tickets are bought on the bank, while overnight sessions need arranging ahead.

3 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach	Day ticket · turn up
Anaconda	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Cat Lake	—	Not published acres	Cat Lake holds specimen catfish alongside carp and other coarse fish.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Full-day ticket: £15, covering two rods.
Concession ticket: £10; eligibility not specified.
Half-day ticket: £8, valid after 4pm.
Overnight ticket: £30; arrive by 4pm.

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Romsey · Hampshire

Dandy's Ford Fishery

Dandy’s Ford has three mixed coarse waters near Romsey, with pleasure fishing, a match lake and Lodge carp topping 20lb. There’s free parking and accessible facilities too — just check the ticket price and seasonal hours before heading over.

3 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Perch, Roach, Crucian, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lodge Lake	—	Not published acres	Lodge carp exceed 20lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Calvert Match Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Crucian, Bream, Chub, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Kingfishers Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp, Roach, Crucian, Bream, Tench, Chub	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: £15

Prices last checked 2026-10-02 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Banbury · Oxfordshire

Clattercote Reservoir

Clattercote is a proper mixed coarse reservoir near Banbury: 21 acres, jetty-style pegs and carp claimed to top 30lb. Day-ticket fishing, overnight sessions and organised matches are all catered for, with a portable loo keeping the facilities simple.

1 lakesCarp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Clattercote Reservoir	—	21 acres	The fishery states that carp average 13lb, with specimens exceeding 30lb; bream reach 14lb, the published roach best is 2lb 10oz and pike have reached 26lb. Tench are also present.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day permit: £9, one rod.
Concession day permit: £6, one rod.
Second rod: £4 extra.
Evening permit: £6, adult or concession; hours unspecified.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Oxford

Milton Pools Fishery

Oxford · Oxfordshire

Milton Pools Fishery

Milton Pools at Great Milton gives you a proper choice of waters, from the 18-peg Specimen Lake to float-only Kidney Lake. There’s night fishing, a tackle shop and accessible pegs, but arrival windows and lake-specific rules need a look before you load the car.

5 lakesCarp, Bream, Crucian, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Specimen Lake	—	Just over 3 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
House Lake	—	Approximately 1.5 acres	Bream, Crucian, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up
Len’s Match Lake	—	Approximately 1.25 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Kidney Lake	—	Approximately 0.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Campbell’s Match Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Listed adult day ticket, one rod: £10
Listed adult day ticket, two rods: £15
Listed adult 24-hour ticket; rod allowance unspecified: £25
Listed under-16 tickets: £10 day, one rod; £25 for 24 hours.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Milton Keynes · Buckinghamshire

Alders Farm Fishery

Alders Farm has a cracking spread of match lakes and smaller carp ponds, plus Oak for syndicate anglers chasing bigger fish. There’s a shop, café and tuition too — just check the closing time before setting off.

6 lakesCarp, Bream, Tench, Barbel, Perch, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Ash Lake	—	2.85 acres	Common and mirror carp, bream, skimmers and other silverfish.	Day ticket · turn up
Pines Lake	—	2.8 acres	Carp, tench, bream, barbel, perch and skimmers.	Day ticket · turn up
Oak Lake	—	3.5 acres	The fishery lists approximately 100 fish, with carp up to 45lb.	Syndicate · invite only
Mylo's Pond	—	Not published acres	Carp typically listed at 3–8lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Wood	—	Not published acres	Carp listed at 3–8lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Pump	—	Not published acres	Carp listed at 3–6lb, plus some rudd.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Published 2025 day ticket: one rod on Ash, Pines, Wood, Pump or Mylo's: £12
Published children's day ticket; adult accompaniment required: £6
Oak 2026 membership: new members, including joining fee: £449
Oak 2026 membership: renewal: £399

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Marlow · Buckinghamshire

Westfield Fishery

Westfield is a compact, feature-filled carp venue at Medmenham, between Marlow and Henley, with eight swims and a coarse stream also advertised. Advance booking is essential, whether you're sorting a day session or a proper fishing break with the lake to yourselves.

2 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Pike, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main carp lake	—	3.5 on the dedicated lake page; 3 on the homepage acres	The fishery's official facts panel lists a 2025 lake record of 40.3 lb.	Pre-book only
Coarse stream	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Exclusive hire without huts: Monday–Friday, four nights, up to six anglers: £595
Exclusive hire without huts: Friday–Monday, three nights, up to six anglers: £735
Exclusive hire with one hut: Monday–Friday, up to eight anglers: £850
Exclusive hire with one hut: Friday–Monday, up to eight anglers: £930

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Aylesbury · Buckinghamshire

Oakfield Fishery

Oakfield gives you three different coarse-fishing options near Aylesbury: island-packed Brook, mixed-stock Swallow and specimen carp water Red Kite. Brook and Swallow are cash walk-ups; Red Kite needs booking before you go.

3 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Barbel, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Brook	—	Approximately one acre acres	The fishery describes F1s as generally weighing 3–9lb-plus.	Day ticket · turn up
Swallow	—	Approximately one acre acres	Carp, Barbel, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Red Kite	—	Approximately three acres acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Listed adult day ticket: Brook and Swallow, up to two rods: £11
Listed junior day ticket: Brook and Swallow only, up to two rods: £6
Listed Red Kite day ticket: up to two rods: £15

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Biggleswade · Bedfordshire

Manor Farm Lakes

Manor Farm Lakes near Biggleswade packs seven lakes and a mile of River Ivel fishing into a 100-acre complex. There’s plenty of choice for carp, mixed coarse and seasonal pike fishing — just book your lake before you turn up.

7 lakesCarp, Pike, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Tench, Perch, Eel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Anne’s Lake	—	1 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Becks Lake	—	4 acres	Pike	Pre-book only
Blunham Lake	—	2 acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Tench	Pre-book only
Booneys Lake	—	16 acres	Carp, Pike, Tench, Perch, Eel, Roach, Rudd	Pre-book only
Carp Lake	—	4 acres	Carp, Perch, Tench	Pre-book only
Damsel Lake	—	5 acres	Carp, Bream, Perch, Roach, Tench	Pre-book only
Winters Lake	—	5 acres	Carp, Perch, Roach	Pre-book only

Tickets

Day fishing costs £17 per angler on each of the seven lakes.: £17
A 24-hour ticket costs £34 on Anne’s, Becks, Booneys, Carp, Damsel or Winters; unavailable on Blunham.: £34
Standard rules permit two rods; Booneys and Winters allow a third for £5, booked beforehand.: £5
Junior, disabled and senior anglers receive £4 off fishing tickets using booking code JSD.: £4 off

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Arlesey · Bedfordshire

Henlow Bridge Lakes

Henlow Bridge Lakes gives you four very different coarse-fishing options, from Jordan’s carp to the accessible canal-style lakes, plus seasonal fishing on the River Hiz. There’s plenty of choice, but check the closing time and current tariff before loading the car.

4 lakesCarp, Tench, Rudd, Roach, Bream, Crucian, Chub, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Jordan's Lake	—	4.9 acres	Predominantly carp, advertised to 25–30lb, and tench to 5lb.	Pre-book only
Vincent's Lake	—	1.55 acres	Rudd, roach, bream, gudgeon, crucians, common carp and mirror carp; carp advertised to 15lb.	Pre-book only
Roger's	—	Not published acres	Crucians, chub, rudd, roach, bream, gudgeon and perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Younger's	—	Not published acres	Stocked with the same species as Roger’s: crucians, chub, rudd, roach, bream, gudgeon and perch.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Directory-listed adult day ticket; not verified against a current official tariff: £12.50 for two rods
Directory-listed adult 24-hour ticket; confirm actual session duration with the fishery: £25 for two rods
Directory-listed concession day ticket; eligibility is unspecified: £10 for two rods
Directory-listed concession 24-hour ticket; eligibility is unspecified: £20 for two rods

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Wellingborough · Bedfordshire

Wold Farm Fisheries

Wold Farm gives you three mixed coarse lakes and a separate carp-and-catfish water, all on one estate at Podington. There’s a cracking spread of species and island features, but read the lake-specific rules before packing your kit.

4 lakesCarp, Barbel, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Tench, Crucian, Chub, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Oaks Lake	—	Approximately 2 acres	Carp, Barbel, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Islands Lake	—	Approximately 1 acres	Carp, Tench, Barbel, Bream, Roach	Day ticket · turn up
Moat Lake	—	Approximately 1.5 acres	Carp, Tench, Crucian, Bream, Barbel, Chub, Roach	Day ticket · turn up
Wold Lake	—	Approximately 2 acres	Wold Lake's dedicated page lists carp over 30 lb and catfish over 40 lb.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Oaks day ticket: £11 per person; one rod at a time.
Islands day ticket: £11 per person; one rod at a time.
Moat day ticket: £11 per person; one rod at a time.
Islands evening ticket: £8 from 3pm until closing, purchased at the tackle shop without booking.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Ampthill

How End Fisheries

Ampthill · Bedfordshire

How End Fisheries

Two proper mixed-coarse lakes, with a 17-peg snake on Yasi’s and island features on Dani’s. There’s a tackle shop, handy access and £11 day tickets — just book ahead and get the shop hours right.

2 lakesCarp, Barbel, Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Crucian, Rudd, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Yasi’s	—	Not published acres	The fishery lists carp, barbel, ide, roach, perch and bream.	Day ticket · turn up
Dani’s	—	Not published acres	The fishery lists carp, tench, golden tench, crucian carp, rudd, bream, chub, roach and perch.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket per person fishing: £11
2026–27 seven-day Match Membership, one year: £240
2026–27 concession seven-day Match Membership: £215
2026–27 Monday–Friday membership, one year: £215

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Whittlesey · Cambridgeshire

Decoy Lakes

Decoy Lakes at Whittlesey is a proper mixed coarse and match venue, with 11 fishing lakes and an advertised 274 pegs. Adult day tickets are £10, but check the conflicting opening hours before loading the car.

8 lakesCarp, Tench, Crucian, Roach, Rudd, Barbel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Beastie	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Damson	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Oak	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Yew	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Elm	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Cedar	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lou’s	—	Not published acres	Carp, Crucian, Roach, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up
Willow	—	Not published acres	Carp, Barbel	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day fishing ticket: £10
Child day fishing ticket: £5

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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St Ives · Cambridgeshire

Rookery Waters

Seven lakes, a proper mix of coarse fish and plenty for pole anglers: Rookery Waters near St Ives has pleasure and match fishing covered. There’s a tackle shop and café too — just check which lakes are available before choosing your peg.

7 lakesCarp, Crucian, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Tench, Perch, Barbel, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Rook	—	Approximately 2.47 acres (1 hectare) acres	The fishery describes typical carp of 7–14lb and a recorded grass carp reaching approximately 30lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Magpie	—	Approximately 2.47 acres (1 hectare) acres	Carp of 1–10lb and F1s of 1–2lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Crow	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Jay	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Jackdaw	—	Not published acres	Contains roach, rudd, perch, goldfish, ide, crucians, barbel and small carp.	Day ticket · turn up
Raven	—	Approximately 1.98 acres (0.8 hectare) acres	Stocks carp, tench and F1s, with fish advertised up to 10lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Nutcracker	—	Not published acres	Mixed coarse fish including chub, barbel, bream, golden tench and small carp.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult fishing day tickets, age 17+: £11
Fishing day tickets for over-65s: £9
Fishing day tickets for ages 16 and under: £9
A second rod: £2 extra

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Peterborough · Cambridgeshire

Float Fish Farm

Float Fish Farm gives you plenty of choice, from mixed-coarse pegs to booked nights chasing proper carp and catfish. Pick your lake carefully, though: booking, rod limits and tackle rules change across the venue.

8 lakesCarp, Catfish, Barbel, Bream, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lapwing Lake	—	Just under six acres	Approximately 300–400 carp, advertised up to 48lb.	Pre-book only
Sand Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp over 32lb and catfish over 76lb.	Pre-book only
Kestrel	—	Not published acres	Pegs 9–13 hold carp over 40lb.	Pre-book only
Home Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp to 38lb, grass carp to 22lb and catfish to 50lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Phoenix Pool	—	Not published acres	Stocked with common, mirror and ghost carp, barbel and ide.	Day ticket · turn up
Two Islands	—	Not published acres	Species include carp, bream, tench, roach, rudd, ide, barbel and perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Wagtail	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Horseshoe	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Phoenix adult day ticket: £10 for ages 16–64, fishing one rod at a time.
Phoenix concession day ticket: £8 for juniors aged 15 or under and the listed age-65 adult concession.
Home Lake day ticket: £12.50 for two rods; no concessions.
Home Lake 24-hour ticket: £25, with two rods permitted.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Cambourne · Cambridgeshire

Lawn Farm Fishery

Lawn Farm at Elsworth has four coarse lakes, a proper mix of species and a handy bait-and-tackle shop. There’s plenty to choose from for a pleasure session, but check the match calendar before picking your lake.

4 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Barbel, Chub, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Crab Tree	—	Not published acres	Carp, F1s, bream, roach, rudd, perch and gudgeon.	Day ticket · turn up
Cherry Tree	—	Not published acres	Carp, F1s, bream, roach, rudd, perch and gudgeon.	Day ticket · turn up
Willow	—	Not published acres	Carp, bream, barbel, chub, ide, tench, roach, rudd, perch and gudgeon.	Day ticket · turn up
Honeysuckle	—	Not published acres	Carp, F1s, bream, roach, rudd, perch and gudgeon.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day tickets: £8 for one rod; £11 for two.
Over-65 day tickets: £7 one rod; £9.50 two.
Ages 16-and-under day tickets: £7 one rod; £9.50 two.
Mondays excluding bank holidays: £5 one rod; £7 two.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Norwich · Norfolk

Taswood Lakes

Taswood Lakes near Norwich gives you five carp lakes and three coarse waters, with everything from Spring’s runs-water fishing to exclusive hire on Kingfisher. Pick your lake carefully: booking, access and ticket arrangements aren’t the same across the site.

8 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Spring	—	Not published acres	A heavily stocked runs water with mirror, common, ghost and grass carp exceeding 20lb.	Pre-book only
Grove	—	4 acres	Carp from 15lb to over 30lb.	Pre-book only
Heron	—	7 acres	Mirror, common, ghost and grass carp exceeding 30lb.	Pre-book only
Broadwing	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Kingfisher	—	0.5 acres	Over 50 carp, reaching the mid-20lb range.	Pre-book only
Lapwing	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Osprey	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Grebe	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Spring, Grove and Heron day tickets: £15
Spring, Grove and Heron night tickets: £15
Spring, Grove and Heron initial 24 hours: £30
Additional 12-hour periods: £12

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Wymondham · Norfolk

Barford Lakes

Barford Lakes offers a proper mix of pleasure, match and learner fishing, with four lakes at its main Norfolk complex and four other managed waters. There’s plenty to choose from, but check current tickets and access before loading the car — several published notices are undated.

8 lakesCarp, Bream, Tench, Crucian, Chub, Roach, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Pleasure Lake	—	2.5 acres	Carp into the high teens, bream to 10 lb and tench to 6 lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Top Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Chub, Roach, Rudd, Crucian, Tench, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Training Lake	—	Not published acres	Small carp, brown goldfish, roach and rudd.	Day ticket · turn up
Colton	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Railway	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Willow	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Abbey Waters	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Training Lake learners only; official page, no tariff year stated: £2.50
Adult summer day ticket; undated listing, not verified for 2026: £8
Adult winter day ticket; undated listing, not verified for 2026: £7
Junior day ticket; undated listing, not verified for 2026: £6

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Norwich · Norfolk

Shallowbrook Lakes

Shallowbrook Lakes in Old Costessey gives you four different waters, from the 11-peg Carp Lake to mixed coarse fishing on Meadow, Snipe and Horseshoe. Day, night and 24-hour tickets are available, but check availability and get there before dusk if you're staying overnight.

4 lakesCarp, Pike, Bream, Tench, Rudd, Roach, Perch, Eel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Carp Lake	—	Approximately 2 acres	Carp, Pike, Bream, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Meadow Lake	—	Approximately 3.5 acres	Carp, Bream, Rudd, Roach, Perch, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Snipe Lake	—	Approximately 2.5 acres	Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Eel, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Horseshoe Lake	—	Approximately 1 acres	Rudd, Bream, Perch, Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: £12
Night ticket: £14
24-hour ticket: £22
Non-fishing visitor ticket: £5

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Dereham · Norfolk

Billingford Lakes

Billingford Lakes near Dereham gives you a proper choice: specimen carp, mixed coarse ponds and roughly a mile of River Wensum fishing. Swim-side parking keeps the faff down, but check gate times and spectator charges before heading over.

8 lakesCarp, Pike, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Tench, Perch, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Billingford Lake	—	Approximately 7.5 acres	Carp exceeding 40lb and pike exceeding 20lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Basil Todd Lake	—	6 acres	Roach, Rudd, Bream, Tench, Carp, Perch, Crucian	Day ticket · turn up
Great Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Pike, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
John Wilson Lake	—	1 acres	Approximately 25 carp.	Day ticket · turn up
Cygnet Lake	—	5 acres	Carp, Tench, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Bittern Pond	—	Not published acres	Stocked with tench and crucians.	Day ticket · turn up
Grebe Pond	—	Not published acres	Roach, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up
Osprey Pond	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: £14
Twilight ticket: £19
24-hour ticket: £26
Coarse day ticket: £12

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Aylsham · Norfolk

Cobbleacre Park

Cobbleacre Park has five lakes covering beginner sessions, mixed coarse fishing, matches and a dedicated specimen option. Mario’s needs advance booking, while Amy’s day-ticket access depends on matches.

5 lakesCarp, Tench, Roach, Perch, Rudd, Bream, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Adam’s	—	Approximately 3 acres	Carp, Tench, Roach, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Alex’s	—	0.75 acres	Carp, Tench, Roach, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Amy’s	—	2.5 acres	Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Gianna’s	—	1.5 acres	Carp, Tench, Perch, Roach, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Mario’s	—	3.5 acres	Carp, Catfish, Tench	Pre-book only

Tickets

Pleasure-lake day ticket: £12
Pleasure-lake concession: age 15 or under with full-paying adult: £10
Pleasure-lake 24-hour ticket: £22
Mario’s day ticket: £15

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Ipswich · Suffolk

Suffolk Water Park

Suffolk Water Park has proper choice: a 28-acre Big Lake, smaller carp water, match lakes and a bookable whole-lake option. Just ring ahead for Jacob's Creek pricing and the exact pike-season start, as the published pages don't agree.

6 lakesCarp, Pike, Tench, Bream, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Big Lake	—	28 acres	The fishery estimates more than 300 carp, with fish advertised up to 40lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Traditional Lake	—	4 acres	The fishery describes around 200 carp plus other coarse fish.	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake 1	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake 2	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Jacob's Creek	—	2 acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Big Lake: £35/24 hours or £18/day or overnight
Big Lake pike-day and silverfish tickets, November 1–February 28: £15 each
Traditional: £25/24 hours; £15/day or overnight
Match Lakes: £15/day

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Ipswich · Suffolk

Hintlesham Fisheries

Hintlesham Fisheries near Ipswich has four waters covering specimen carp, big catfish and mixed coarse fishing. There’s plenty of choice, but check current ticket prices, lake access and session times before loading the motor.

4 lakesCarp, Catfish, Tench, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Crucian, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Specimen 1	—	Not published acres	The fishery reports over 80 carp exceeding 20lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Specimen 2	—	Not published acres	The fishery reports numerous carp exceeding 20lb following a four-year stocking programme.	Day ticket · turn up
Predator	—	Not published acres	The fishery reports catfish to 80lb and common and mirror carp to 29lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Match	—	Not published acres	The fishery lists carp, tench, perch, roach, rudd, crucians and skimmers, and reports a match weight of 260lb in five hours.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Undated directory: adult day ticket, two rods, Predator, Traditional or Specimen Lake; confirm current prices and lake names: £12
Undated directory: adult night ticket, two rods, Predator or Specimen Lake; confirm current price: £20
Undated directory: adult 24-hour ticket, two rods, Predator or Specimen Lake; confirm current price: £25
Undated directory: Traditional Lake, adult 24-hour ticket, two rods; confirm current price and lake name: £20

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Norton Disney · Lincolnshire

Embryo Angling Norton Disney

Six day-ticket carp lakes, over 80 swims and plenty of choice, from heavily stocked waters to a proper specimen option. Norton Disney runs first come, first served, with overnight tickets and fishery-provided fish-care kit.

6 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Billy’s Lake	—	27 acres	Stocked with over 1,000 carp; the fishery reports fish exceeding 30lb in every main lake.	Day ticket · turn up
Hodgett’s Lake	—	10 acres	The highest stocking density of the six lakes; the fishery reports fish exceeding 30lb in every main lake.	Day ticket · turn up
Holden’s Lake	—	11 acres	The fishery reports fish exceeding 30lb in every main lake.	Day ticket · turn up
Pettitt’s Lake	—	16 acres	Described as the principal big-fish lake; the fishery reports fish exceeding 30lb in every main lake.	Day ticket · turn up
Stock’s Lake	—	8 acres	Over 750 fish; the fishery reports fish exceeding 30lb in every main lake.	Day ticket · turn up
Turner’s Lake	—	18 acres	The fishery reports fish exceeding 30lb in every main lake.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Standard ticket: £35 per angler for 24 hours, including overnight fishing.
Day-only fishing: £18 per angler.
Concession ticket: £25 for 24 hours for pensioners, disabled anglers and under-18s.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Boston · Lincolnshire

Westwood Lakes

Westwood Lakes near Boston has seven stocked lakes, with plenty of choice for mixed-coarse pleasure fishing and matches. Think narrow channels, island features and a £9 day ticket rather than a big-water carp campaign.

7 lakesCarp, Barbel, Tench, Roach, Bream, Chub, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Falcon	—	Not published acres	F1 carp, mirror carp and barbel.	Day ticket · turn up
Hawk	—	Not published acres	Carp, barbel, tench, roach, skimmers, chub, ide, F1s and crucians.	Day ticket · turn up
Kestrel	—	Not published acres	Carp, barbel, bream, ide, crucians and F1s.	Day ticket · turn up
Kingfisher	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Osprey	—	Not published acres	F1, mirror and common carp plus tench.	Day ticket · turn up
Skylark	—	Not published acres	Carp, barbel, bream, tench, roach, ide, crucians and F1s.	Day ticket · turn up
Swallow	—	Not published acres	Carp, bream, tench, roach and skimmers.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: £9
Guest day ticket: £9
Guest weekly ticket: £40
Match peg fees: £9 per peg

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Messingham · Lincolnshire

Messingham Sands Fishery

Messingham Sands gives you three day-ticket waters, from mixed-coarse fishing on Oak Tree Pond to carp and catfish on North and South. There’s a tackle shop and cafe too, with bookable overnight fishing on five double pegs.

3 lakesCarp, Crucian, Bream, Roach, Tench, Perch, Catfish, Rudd, Eel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Oak Tree Pond	—	3.2 acres	Carp, Crucian, Bream, Roach, Tench, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
North Lake	—	1.1 acres	The fishery lists carp over 25 lb and catfish over 50 lb in North and South Lakes.	Day ticket · turn up
South Lake	—	2 acres	The fishery lists carp over 25 lb and catfish over 50 lb in North and South Lakes.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket, one rod: £10 per person for one rod.
Day ticket, two rods: £12 per person for two rods.
Concessions: £9 for one rod or £11 for two rods, per person.
Evening ticket: £7 per person after 5pm.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Ancaster

Woodland Waters

Ancaster · Lincolnshire

Woodland Waters

Woodland Waters has five lakes covering specimen carp, mixed coarse fishing and match days on a 72-acre holiday park near Grantham. There’s a proper spread of fishing, plus overnight sessions on Specimen Lake by arrangement.

5 lakesCarp, Bream, Rudd, Perch, Pike, Tench, Roach, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Specimen Lake	—	14 acres	The fishery advertises carp and pike to 27½ lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake	—	7 acres	The fishery advertises tench to 11½ lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Small Carp Lake	—	0.25 acres	The fishery advertises carp to 10 lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Birch Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up
Roach Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Crucian, Roach	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult general day ticket: £7 one rod; £9 two.
Concession general day ticket: £5.50 one rod; £7.50 two.
Adult carp day ticket: £9 one rod; £11 two.
Concession carp day ticket: £7 one rod; £9 two.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Tattershall · Lincolnshire

Bain Valley Fisheries

Bain Valley Fisheries at Tattershall Thorpe offers a cracking spread of mixed coarse lakes, plus separate syndicate waters. There’s £10 day-ticket fishing, prebooked nights and parking at pegs — but Mosquito is closed for growing fish.

7 lakesCarp, Tench, Rudd, Roach, Crucian, Bream, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Halifax	—	8 acres	The fishery reports carp exceeding 28lb and tench to 4lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Spitfire	—	Approximately 2 acres	Carp, Crucian, Tench, Rudd, Roach	Day ticket · turn up
Hurricane	—	Approximately 2 acres	Carp, Tench, Rudd, Roach, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Stirling	—	10 acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Wellington	—	16 acres including 5 acres of woodland acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only
Lancaster	—	Not published acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only
Mosquito	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Carp/coarse day tickets, covering a maximum of two rods: £10
24-hour night-fishing ticket for two rods: £25
24-hour night-fishing ticket for three rods: £30
Caravan Club CL stays including electric hook-up: £20 per night

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Caistor · Lincolnshire

S&R Fishery

S&R Fishery in Caistor mixes Sandpit’s island-filled carp water with smaller pools and lodge breaks across a site of over 50 acres. There’s plenty of choice, but prices, arrival times and rules vary by lake — get those bob on before packing.

6 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Sandpit Lake	—	10 acres	Sandpit advertises 500 carp.	Day ticket · turn up
Specimen Lake	—	2.5 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Retreat Lake	—	3 acres	Advertised stock of 120 carp weighing 12–35lb+.	Pre-book only
Charlie's Pool	—	2 acres	Charlie's dedicated page advertises 90 carp weighing 20–39lb+.	Pre-book only
Bear Pool	—	1 acres	60 carp reaching upper-30lb weights.	Pre-book only
Jacqui's Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Sandpit fishing: 24 hours: £35
Sandpit fishing: 48 hours: £70
Sandpit fishing: 48 hours including food; meals are not specified: £95
Bear Pool: per advertised 24 hours, including exclusive lake fishing for two; accommodation sleeps three: £150

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Retford · Nottinghamshire

Hallcroft Fishery

Hallcroft is a proper mixed-coarse option in Retford, with six lakes, a stretch of the River Idle and plenty of pegs. There’s room for pleasure fishing alongside the match-lake setup, including pleasure-only River Ponds.

6 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Moat Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Bridge Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Croft Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
River Ponds	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Reed Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Canal Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult pleasure-fishing day ticket: £7 for one rod or £9 for two rods, per person.
Adult evening ticket, starting at 3pm: £4.50 for one rod or £6.50 for two rods.
Concession day ticket: £6 for one rod or £8 for two rods, per person.
Concession evening ticket from 3pm: £4.50 for one rod or £6.50 for two rods.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Retford · Nottinghamshire

Hayton Lakes

Hayton Lakes near Retford gives you seven lakes to choose from, covering mixed coarse, match-style fishing and specimen carp. Six offer day tickets, while Gadwall runs on membership and advance booking.

7 lakesCarp, Perch, Chub, Bream, Barbel, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Gadwall	—	3.5 acres	Specimen common and mirror carp.	Pre-book only
Wigeon	—	3 acres	Common and mirror carp.	Day ticket · turn up
Shoveler	—	4 acres	Common and mirror carp.	Day ticket · turn up
Goldeneye	—	2 acres	Perch, common and mirror carp.	Day ticket · turn up
Kingfisher	—	7 acres	Chub, F1 carp, mirror carp, bream, barbel, roach and perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Pintail	—	3.5 acres	Common, mirror and F1 carp, barbel, bream and roach.	Day ticket · turn up
Little Grebe	—	3 acres	Common and mirror carp, barbel, bream and roach.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Kingfisher, Pintail and Little Grebe — third-party listing; not independently confirmed on an accessible official tariff page: £7 full, £6 concession aged 60+, or £8 match
Shoveler, Goldeneye and Wigeon — third-party listing; confirm directly: £7 full or £6 concession aged 60+
Shoveler, Goldeneye and Wigeon additional rods — third-party listing; confirm directly: £2 each, maximum three rods
Gadwall membership — payable before the first session booking: £25 annually

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Mansfield · Nottinghamshire

Sherwood Forest Fishery

Five lakes, mixed coarse fishing and plenty of match-style variety beside the River Maun. Sherwood Forest Fishery has everything from narrow pole-friendly channels to a five-acre lake — just check current ticket prices and fishing hours before loading the car.

5 lakesRoach, Bream, Perch, Tench, Carp, Chub, Barbel, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Cavendish	—	Approximately one acre acres	Roach, Bream, Perch, Tench, Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Sherwood	—	Five acres acres	Carp, Tench, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Holmedale	—	Not published acres	Carp, Roach, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Maunside	—	Not published acres	Carp, Chub, Barbel	Day ticket · turn up
Langdale Channel	—	Not published acres	Carp, Chub, Barbel, Tench, Crucian	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Published adult day tickets; current prices unconfirmed: £7 for one rod or £10 for two
Published junior-under-16 day tickets; current prices unconfirmed: £5 for one rod or £7 for two
Published pensioner day tickets; current prices unconfirmed: £5 for one rod or £7 for two

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Hexham · Northumberland

Kielder Water

Kielder Water is proper big-water trout fishing: over 2,000 acres, around 20 miles of fishable shoreline and the choice of bank or motorboat. Fly, spinning and bait fishing are all offered, with rainbow trout and wild browns to go at.

1 lakesTrout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Kielder Water	—	Over 2,000 acres	Trout	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Full-day permit: £29, eight fish.
Concession: £27, eight fish; website specifies age 65+ or Blue Badge.
After-14:00 permit: £23, four fish.
Under-17 permit: £13, two fish.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Hythe · Kent

Royal Military Canal

Proper canal fishing across more than 13 miles of CPAS-controlled water, with mixed coarse fish and some reported carp and pike lumps. Day tickets are available, but mapped exclusions, a members-only section and local rowing restrictions mean picking the right stretch matters.

4 lakesCarp, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Seabrook–West Hythe	—	Not published acres	CPAS reports annual stocking, with carp to 33 lb and pike to 24 lb on this stretch.	Day ticket · turn up
West Hythe–Giggers Green	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lympne Bridge–West Hythe Dam	—	Not published acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only
Stade Street Bridge–Ladies Walk Footbridge	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Online adult canal day ticket: £7
Online concession/junior canal day ticket: £3
Bank-purchased adult canal day ticket: £10
Bank-purchased concession/junior canal day ticket: £5

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Nuneaton · Warwickshire

Coventry Canal

Proper canal fishing through Nuneaton, with perch, zander and plenty of other species listed for Tusses Angling Club’s published stretch. The big catch is access: current permits, prices and rules need checking before you load the car.

1 lakesPerch, Zander, Chub, Pike, Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Coventry Canal — Leicester Row Bridge 1 to Glebe Farm Bridge 34	—	Not published acres	Perch, Zander, Chub, Pike, Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach	Pre-book only

Tickets

Advertised day membership, valid for 24 hours from the specified date; current availability and 2026 tariff unconfirmed: £5
Annual membership reported by Angling Times; current price and exact coverage unconfirmed: £25

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Oakham · Rutland

Rutland Water

Rutland Water is proper big-water fishing: approximately 3,100 acres, bank and boat fly fishing for trout, and boat-only predator sessions. There’s plenty of choice, but permit types, boat costs and method-specific seasons need sorting before you load the tackle.

1 lakesTrout, Pike, Zander, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Rutland Water	—	Approximately 3,100 acres	The 2026 stocking plan allocates 71,000 trout to Rutland.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day permit — eight fish: £40 day permit: eight fish plus catch-and-release.
Day permit — four fish: £34 day permit: four fish plus catch-and-release.
Senior permit: £34 senior permit: six fish plus catch-and-release.
Sporting permit: £28 sporting permit: catch-and-release only; barbless flies required.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Stoke Bruerne · Northamptonshire

Grand Union Canal

Proper canal fishing at Stoke Bruerne, on Northampton Nene Angling Club’s Dodford–Castlethorpe water. Day membership is £6 per person per session, with a mixed species list and dawn-to-dusk fishing for day-ticket anglers.

1 lakesBream, Carp, Tench, Roach, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Stoke Bruerne section — Grand Union Canal	—	Not published acres	Bream, Carp, Tench, Roach, Perch, Pike	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day membership: £6 per person per session
Full annual membership: £45
Annual membership for anglers aged 65 or over: £30

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Market Harborough · Leicestershire

Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line)

Proper canal fishing on the Grand Union’s Leicester Line, with WDNAC’s guide covering Foxton Bridge 60 through to Husbands Bosworth tunnel beyond Bridge 46. Roach, gudgeon and perch feature, with occasional bream and the possibility of carp or tench adding a bit of intrigue.

4 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
The Stables	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
The Spinney	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Theddingworth turning bay	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
The Piggeries	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

2026 adult club membership — annual, not a canal day ticket: £60
2026 senior-citizen club membership: £45
2026 junior club membership: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Huntingdon · Cambridgeshire

Grafham Water

Grafham Water is proper big-water fishing: approximately 1,550 acres with bank-and-boat fly fishing for trout, plus boat-only predator fishing. Pick your quarry before booking — trout and predator fishing cannot be mixed in one boat.

1 lakesTrout, Pike, Perch, Zander

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Grafham Water	—	Approximately 1,550 acres	Trout, Pike, Perch, Zander	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

trout day permit: eight fish retained plus catch-and-release.: £40
trout day permit: four fish retained plus catch-and-release.: £34
sporting permit: catch-and-release only, barbless flies required.: £28
senior permit: six fish retained plus catch-and-release.: £34

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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66%

Banbury · Oxfordshire

Oxford Canal

Proper canal fishing through Banbury, with a broad mix of coarse fish and £5 day access for non-members. BDAA controls the fishing, and Central Banbury covers Hardwick Lock to Nell Bridge.

6 lakesRoach, Bream, Perch, Pike, Zander, Carp, Chub, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Central Banbury	—	Not published acres	Roach, Bream, Perch, Pike, Zander, Carp, Chub, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Alcan	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Hospital	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Bankside	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Twyford	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Kings Sutton	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Non-members, canal fishing per day: £5
Annual adult membership: £30
Annual membership: juniors aged 12–18, pensioners and registered disabled anglers: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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71%

Chester · Cheshire

Shropshire Union Canal

Proper canal fishing on the Chester stretch of the Shropshire Union, covering bridges 113–120. There’s a cracking mix of coarse fish, reported large carp towards the quieter eastern end, and a £2.50 dawn-to-dusk day ticket.

1 lakesRoach, Bream, Perch, Tench, Pike, Carp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Chester stretch — bridges 113–120	—	Not published acres	Roach and bream shoals are present, alongside perch, tench and pike. Large carp are reported at the eastern end.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Lymm's Shropshire Union Canal day ticket: £2.50

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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35%

Markfield · Leicestershire

Thornton Reservoir

Thornton is a 76-acre reservoir near Markfield with a proper fly-fishing history, but the village website lists the fishery as closed and a return to fishing isn't confirmed. Public walks, free parking and the coffee kiosk are a separate matter — don't mistake visitor access for permission to wet a line.

1 lakesTrout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Thornton Reservoir	—	76 acres	Trout	Pre-book only

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71%

Bristol · Somerset

Chew Valley Lake

Chew Valley Lake is proper big-water fishing: approximately 1,200 acres with rainbow trout, brown trout and pike. There’s bank and boat trout fishing, while deadbait and lure pike sessions run on specific published dates.

1 lakesTrout, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Chew Valley Lake	—	Approximately 1,200 acres	Trout, Pike	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult all-waters bank permit: £36, eight-fish limit; covers Chew, Blagdon and Barrow Tanks.
Adult sporting bank permit: £30, two-fish limit with catch-and-release.
Half-day bank permit: £30, four-fish limit.
Junior bank permit: £18, four-fish limit.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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65%

Lapworth · Warwickshire

Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

PERLS Angling Club’s Lapworth Section C offers season-ticket canal fishing, match stretches and the separate Lapworth Top Pound. It’s £25 for the season ticket, but buy ahead and check your pegs carefully — day tickets have gone and some lengths are restricted.

5 lakesRoach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lapworth Section C — Stratford Canal, Bridge 38 to Lock 2	—	Not published acres	Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Pike	Pre-book only
Lapworth Top Pound	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Grand Union Canal — Bridges 67 to 69	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Stratford Canal — Bridge 31 to Lock 5	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Stratford Canal — Lock 2 to Lock 5	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Season ticket covering the listed Stratford and Grand Union stretches: £25
Canal match bookings, minimum 10 pegs: £3 per peg

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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71%

Rugeley · Staffordshire

Blithfield Reservoir

Blithfield is a proper big-water trout venue near Abbots Bromley, with bank fishing, powered boats and two connected lake sections. Blithfield Anglers confirms it will remain open until its announced closure on 30 November 2026.

2 lakesTrout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
North Lake	—	Not published acres	Trout	Day ticket · turn up
South Lake	—	Not published acres	Trout	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day permit: £30
Four-hour permit: £20
Junior permit: £12
Single full-season permit: £695

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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67%

Taunton · Somerset

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Proper canal fishing across approximately six miles of Taunton Angling Association water, with roach, rudd and a mixed supporting cast. This guide covers Firepool Lock to Upper Maunsel Lock—not the separately managed Bridgwater section.

1 lakesRoach, Rudd, Tench, Pike, Perch, Bream, Eel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Taunton Angling Association section: Firepool Lock to Upper Maunsel Lock	—	Not published acres	The club describes roach and rudd fishing as productive throughout the year.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Senior daily ticket: £10
Senior weekly ticket: £25
Accompanied member's guest: £5 per day

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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72%

Colchester

Ardleigh Reservoir

Colchester · Essex

Ardleigh Reservoir

Ardleigh is proper big-water fishing near Colchester: 120 acres with carp exceeding 40lb, pike exceeding 25lb and mixed match-fishing species. Associated Wick Lane Lake offers a smaller, day-only option with carp exceeding 30lb.

2 lakesCarp, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Ardleigh Reservoir	—	120 acres	Carp exceeding 40lb, pike exceeding 25lb and mixed match-fishing species.	Day ticket · turn up
Wick Lane Lake	—	12 acres	Carp exceeding 30lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Published 2025/26 adult day permit: £11
Published 2025/26 concession day permit: £8
Published 2025/26 predator day permit: £20
Adult dawn-to-dusk season permit, published 2025/26: £75

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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63%

Ashbourne

Carsington Water

Ashbourne · Derbyshire

Carsington Water

Carsington Water is a 740-acre Derbyshire reservoir with a history of boat fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout. The former operator ceased trading on 1 December 2025, and fishing reopening was not verified as of 3 October 2026 — check that first, before planning a day afloat.

1 lakesTrout, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Carsington Water	—	740 acres	The trout fishery stocked rainbow and brown trout.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Historical 2023 full-day permit; four-fish bag limit, boat hire extra: £30
Historical 2023 sporting permit; catch-and-release, boat hire extra: £20
Historical 2023 petrol-boat hire; permits extra: £29 full day or £22 half day
Historical 2023 weekday single-occupancy boat; permits extra: £20 full day or £18 half day

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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58%

Melbourne

Foremark Reservoir

Melbourne · Derbyshire

Foremark Reservoir

Foremark is a proper big reservoir at approximately 230 acres, with a trout-fishing background and public facilities on site. Fishing now needs separate BMAA approval, though the club says its Foremark places are full — so this isn’t a turn-up-and-buy-a-ticket job.

1 lakesTrout, Pike, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Foremark Reservoir	—	230 acres	Trout, Pike, Perch	Pre-book only

Tickets

Public parking — up to four hours; fishing not included: £3.50
Public parking — all day; fishing not included: £6

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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69%

Brecon

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Brecon · Powys

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

A proper canal option for mixed coarse fishing, with MTAA controlling the stretch from Brecon theatre basin to Bridge 153 at Pencelli. Canal-only membership is £20 for 12 months, but guest tickets need a full MTAA member to host you.

1 lakesRoach, Chub, Perch, Eel, Bream, Carp, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Brecon theatre basin to Bridge 153 at Pencelli	—	Not published acres	Common species include roach, dace, chub, perch and eels. Skimmer bream, occasional carp and pike are also reported.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Canal-only membership — all ages, 12 months from purchase: £20
Adult canal guest ticket — must be guested by a full MTAA member: £3.50 per day
Junior canal guest ticket — must be guested by a full MTAA member: £2 per day
Weekly permit — Brecon Canal and the other listed MTAA waters: £30

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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75%

Tiverton

Grand Western Canal

Tiverton · Devon

Grand Western Canal

Proper canal fishing from Tiverton towards the Somerset border, with summer tench, winter pike and town-end carp to get you thinking. Tiverton and District Angling Club controls the fishing, with online tickets and daylight-only sessions.

1 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Tiverton town-end section	—	Not published acres	The club reports town-end common and mirror carp exceeding 20 lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult/concessionary day ticket: £7 for a day's fishing
Adult full-season club permit: £40
Concessionary full-season club permit: £33
Junior full-season club permit: £5

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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61%

Sale

Bridgewater Canal

Sale · Greater Manchester

Bridgewater Canal

Proper canal fishing through Sale, with roach, perch and bream at the heart of the Bridgewater’s mixed-species appeal. It’s Warrington Anglers Association members-only water, so sort your membership rather than turning up expecting a day ticket.

1 lakesRoach, Perch, Bream, Chub, Tench, Carp, Rudd, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Bridgewater Canal — Sale	—	Not published acres	The club describes roach, perch and bream as principal canal species, with pockets of chub, tench and carp present, and highlights winter pike fishing.	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Adult annual membership — Peglore listing; current official checkout pricing unverified: £55
Junior annual membership, under 16 — Peglore listing: £15
Student annual membership, ages 16–18 — Peglore listing: £35
Female adult annual membership — Peglore listing: £35

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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77%

Oxford

Farmoor Reservoir

Oxford · Oxfordshire

Farmoor Reservoir

Farmoor is a proper big-water trout venue near Oxford, with two reservoirs covering approximately 400 acres and fishing from bank or boat. Farmoor 1 is catch-and-release, while Farmoor 2 gives you the choice of returning your trout or taking fish home on the right ticket.

2 lakesTrout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Farmoor 1	—	Not published acres	Trout	Day ticket · turn up
Farmoor 2	—	Not published acres	Trout	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Four-fish take-home day: £34
Two-fish take-home, final seven hours: £24
Concession four-fish day: £32
Concession two-fish: £22

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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70%

Northampton

Ravensthorpe Reservoir

Northampton · Northamptonshire

Ravensthorpe Reservoir

Ravensthorpe is a proper big-water carp prospect: a 114-acre Victorian reservoir with advertised carp exceeding 40 lb. It’s syndicate fishing rather than a cheeky day ticket, with year-round bank fishing and 24-hour access for members.

1 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Ravensthorpe Reservoir	—	114 acres	The operator advertises specimen carp exceeding 40 lb.	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Advertised syndicate membership: £640 per annum

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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73%

Northampton

Pitsford Water

Northampton · Northamptonshire

Pitsford Water

Pitsford Water offers bank and boat fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout, plus seasonal pike and perch fishing. There’s a proper choice of permits and boat options, but predator methods have separate calendars worth checking before you book.

1 lakesTrout, Pike, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Pitsford Water	—	Not published acres	Trout, Pike, Perch	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Trout day permit: eight fish plus catch-and-release: £40
Trout day permit: four fish plus catch-and-release: £34
Sporting permit: catch-and-release only, using barbless flies: £28
Senior permit: six fish plus catch-and-release: £34

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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77%

Pontypool

Llandegfedd Reservoir

Pontypool · Monmouthshire

Llandegfedd Reservoir

Llandegfedd is a proper big-water option near Pontypool: around 434 acres with bank and boat fishing, stocked rainbows, wild browns and a varied coarse lineup. Pike fishing has its own sessions and rules, so pick your permit before loading the car.

1 lakesTrout, Bream, Roach, Perch, Eel, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Llandegfedd Reservoir	—	Approximately 434 acres	Regularly stocked rainbow trout and resident wild brown trout. Coarse species include bream, roach, hybrids, perch, dace, eels and pike.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

2026 trout catch-and-release permit: £20
2026 four-fish trout permit: £23
2026 eight-fish trout permit: £25
2026 trout season ticket — maximum two fish per visit: £200

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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64%

Market Rasen

Toft Newton Reservoir

Market Rasen · Lincolnshire

Toft Newton Reservoir

Toft Newton is a roughly 40-acre trout reservoir near Market Rasen, with bank fishing, boats and stocked rainbows and browns. There’s a handy spread of facilities too, but give them a bell for current tickets, hours and boat arrangements.

1 lakesTrout, Roach, Bream, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Toft Newton Reservoir	—	Approximately 40 acres	Trout, Roach, Bream, Perch, Pike	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Listed six-fish ticket — undated, not verified 2026 tariff: £24
Listed four-fish ticket — undated, not verified 2026 tariff: £20
Listed two-fish ticket — undated, not verified 2026 tariff: £16
Listed catch-and-release ticket; no fish retained — undated, not verified 2026 tariff: £14

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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65%

Burnley

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Burnley · Lancashire

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

A proper canal option with £4 day tickets, silver-fish fishing and a chance to target predators. Pendle & Burnley District Angling Association controls the stretch from the Anchor Inn at Salterforth to the motorway bridge at Hapton—not just the Burnley Mile.

1 lakesBream, Carp, Eel, Perch, Pike, Roach, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Burnley Mile	—	Not published acres	Bream, Carp, Eel, Perch, Pike, Roach, Tench	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Canal day ticket: £4
Annual adult club membership: £65 single rod; £90 multi-rod including eligible night fishing.
Annual OAP/disabled membership: £55 single rod; £80 multi-rod including eligible nights.
Junior membership under 13: free

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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71%

Tring

Tring Reservoirs

Tring · Hertfordshire

Tring Reservoirs

Four reservoirs, two very different ways to fish: coarse angling on Wilstone, Startops End and Marsworth, plus separately booked trout fishing at Tringford. Big heads-up: Wilstone is listed as closed for major repairs from 1 May 2025, so check before travelling.

4 lakesCarp, Trout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Wilstone Reservoir	—	Approximately 119 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Startops End Reservoir	—	Approximately 26 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Marsworth Reservoir	—	Approximately 24 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Tringford Reservoir	—	26 at full capacity acres	Trout	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult reservoir day tickets, up to two rods: £10
Senior concession reservoir day tickets, up to two rods: £8
Single-rod reservoir day tickets: £6
2026/27 full reservoir permit: £255

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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77%

Rugby

Draycote Water

Rugby · Warwickshire

Draycote Water

Draycote Water is a proper big-water venue near Rugby, with roughly 590 acres for bank and boat fly fishing. There’s boat-only predator fishing too, but the dates and permitted methods need a careful look before you book.

1 lakesTrout, Pike, Perch, Zander

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Draycote Water	—	Approximately 590 acres	Trout, Pike, Perch, Zander	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

trout permit: eight fish retained, then catch-and-release.: £40
trout permit: four fish retained, then catch-and-release.: £34
sporting permit: catch-and-release only, barbless flies.: £28
senior permit: six fish retained, then catch-and-release.: £34

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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66%

Macclesfield

Macclesfield Canal

Macclesfield · Cheshire

Macclesfield Canal

Proper canal fishing on Prince Albert Angling Society’s bridges 37–61 stretch, with mixed silvers, plentiful perch and skimmers, plus the odd double-figure carp. Fools Nook at bridge 49 is an access point, not the whole venue.

1 lakesRoach, Rudd, Perch, Bream, Carp, Tench, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Macclesfield Canal — PAAS bridges 37–61	—	Not published acres	Roach, rudd and gudgeon occur throughout; perch and skimmer bream are plentiful. Occasional carp reach double-figure weights, and tench appear occasionally in some areas.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: £6 for over-16s, covering bridges 37–61.
Day ticket: £4 for under-16s, covering the same stretch.
Season permit: £25, any age, for bridges 37–61.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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69%

Woking

Basingstoke Canal

Woking · Surrey

Basingstoke Canal

Proper canal fishing through Woking, with mixed coarse species and £5 adult day permits. It’s towpath-only, catch-and-release fishing, and the Town Wharf access reference isn’t permission to drop a line there.

1 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Pike, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Basingstoke Canal — Woking section	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Pike, Chub	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day permit — selected fishing date: £5
Concession day permit: £3
Junior day permit — ages 12–15: £3
Under-12 day permit: free

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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71%

Lamberhurst

Bewl Water

Lamberhurst · Kent

Bewl Water

Bewl Water is a proper big-water option near Lamberhurst: an 800-acre reservoir with regularly stocked rainbow trout, bank fly-fishing and boat fishing. Pike and perch add a seasonal predator angle, but check dates and the boat booking total before committing.

1 lakesTrout, Pike, Perch, Bream, Roach, Tench, Eel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Bewl Water	—	800 acres	Rainbow trout are regularly stocked.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Bank fly-fishing catch-and-release: £27.50
Bank fly-fishing: two trout retained, then catch-and-release: £32.50
Bank eight-trout ticket: £37.50
Full-day boat hire alone: one angler: £32.50

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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66%

Penkridge

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal

Penkridge · Staffordshire

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal

Proper canal fishing without a hefty ticket: Wolverhampton Angling Association’s Penkridge stretch runs from Otherton Lock to Acton Trussell Bridge, with one-day permits at £2.50. There are eight named sections to get your bearings, plus a mixed species list that includes roach, perch, bream, chub and carp.

8 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
E Section	—	Not applicable — canal section acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
F Section	—	Not applicable — canal section acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Boat Length	—	Not applicable — canal section acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Brown’s Length	—	Not applicable — canal section acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Green Sheds	—	Not applicable — canal section acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Pretty Bridge	—	Not applicable — canal section acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Road Side	—	Not applicable — canal section acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Acton Moat	—	Not applicable — canal section acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

One-day fishing permit: £2.50
Adult club permit for association waters; validity dates not stated: £20
OAP club permit: £15
Disabled anglers’ club permit: £15

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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51%

Corby

Eyebrook Reservoir

Corby · Leicestershire

Eyebrook Reservoir

Eyebrook is a proper big reservoir with a trout-fishing past and an announced move towards mixed coarse and predator fishing. Current access, tickets and facilities need checking before you load the car.

1 lakesCarp, Tench, Roach, Pike, Trout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Eyebrook Reservoir	—	Approximately 383 acres (155 hectares); historically advertised as approximately 400 acres acres	Carp, Tench, Roach, Pike, Trout	Pre-book only

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67%

Clitheroe

Stocks Reservoir

Clitheroe · Lancashire

Stocks Reservoir

Stocks Reservoir is a proper big-water fly venue near Slaidburn, with approximately 350 acres and trout as the main quarry. Current PAAS arrangements are bank-only, catch-and-release, with a non-member season ticket available.

1 lakesTrout, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Stocks Reservoir	—	Approximately 350 acres	Rainbow trout are stocked during the season; the reservoir also holds resident fish.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Non-member season ticket for reservoir bank fishing: £80
Under-16 price, including full PAAS membership: £25

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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63%

Chelmsford

Hanningfield Reservoir

Chelmsford · Essex

Hanningfield Reservoir

Hanningfield is a proper big Essex reservoir, with stocked rainbow trout and fishing from the dam, natural banks and motorboats. The big catch: fishing was still advertised as temporarily suspended when checked on 3 October 2026, so check before making plans.

1 lakesTrout, Pike, Perch, Carp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Hanningfield Reservoir	—	Approximately 870 acres	Rainbow trout are stocked; brown trout, pike, perch and carp are also reported.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Published 2025 full-day permit: £33 full-day permit allowing eight trout.
Published 2025 catch-and-release permit: £23 catch-and-release permit for fly, spinning or predator fishing.
Published 2025 regular boat hire: regular boat hire £34, maximum two people; fishing permits separate.
Published 2025 accessible boat hire: accessible boat hire £34, maximum two people.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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70%

Devizes

Kennet and Avon Canal

Devizes · Wiltshire

Kennet and Avon Canal

Proper canal fishing across approximately 15 miles of the Kennet and Avon, with carp, roach, tench, pike and bream on the list. Sort your Devizes Angling Association ticket before heading out, and remember that pike and night fishing have their own restrictions.

1 lakesCarp, Roach, Tench, Pike, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Kennet and Avon Canal — Ladies Bridge, Wilcot, to Semington road bridge	—	Not published acres	Carp, Roach, Tench, Pike, Bream	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult/senior canal-only day ticket: £6 online
Junior canal-only day ticket: £3.50 online
Adult canal-only 14-day ticket: £17 online
Junior canal-only 14-day ticket: £10.50 online

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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78%

Bingham

Janson Fishery

Bingham · Nottinghamshire

Janson Fishery

Janson Fishery at Elton has eight waters covering mixed-coarse pleasure fishing, busy match layouts and bookable carp sessions. There’s plenty of choice, from island pegs to Redmile One’s carp of 10–23lb, but check seasonal gate hours before loading the car.

8 lakesCarp, Tench, Rudd, Roach, Barbel, Bream, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Tomo’s Pool	—	Not published acres	Double-figure carp, tench, orfe, rudd and roach.	Day ticket · turn up
Donut Pool	—	Not published acres	Double-figure carp, ide, barbel, skimmer bream, roach and rudd.	Day ticket · turn up
Aubreys	—	Not published acres	Carp, ide, chub, barbel and skimmers.	Day ticket · turn up
Match Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp, ide and skimmers.	Day ticket · turn up
Munroes	—	Not published acres	Carp including F1s.	Day ticket · turn up
Redmile One	—	Approximately one acre acres	Carp of 10–23lb.	Pre-book only
Redmile Two	—	Not published acres	Carp and barbel.	Day ticket · turn up
Caravan Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult day ticket — one rod: £7
Over-65s and under-15s day ticket — one rod: £6
Evening ticket — 4pm–8pm from April 1 to September 1: £5
Club-match fishing: £8 per peg

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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71%

Newark-on-Trent

Cromwell Lake

Newark-on-Trent · Nottinghamshire

Cromwell Lake

Cromwell Lake pairs 18 acres of spring-fed specimen carp water with proper session comforts near Newark. There’s also the exclusive little Cromwell Pool with its lodge — just check current prices, as the published rates are still labelled 2023/2024.

2 lakesCarp, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Cromwell Lake	—	18 acres	Carp, Catfish	Pre-book only
Cromwell Pool	—	0.4 acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Main lake — published 2023/2024 rate; minimum booking 24 hours: £35 per 24 hours
Winter fishing — published 2023/2024 rate: £25 per 24 hours, November–February
Cromwell Pool — published 2023/2024 rate: £200 per 48 hours, including fishing and cabin accommodation
Rosie's Retreat — published 2023/2024 weekday rate: £600 Monday–Friday, including fishing and cabin accommodation

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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73%

Daventry

Drayton Reservoir

Daventry · Northamptonshire

Drayton Reservoir

Drayton is a 25-acre carp reservoir at Daventry, with advertised average carp of 14–18lb and two-rod day tickets. Day anglers fish the dam wall, while the Point and Boards are bookable night-only areas.

1 lakesCarp, Roach, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Drayton Reservoir	—	25 acres	The fishery advertises carp averaging 14–18lb and a biggest carp of 35lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day: £12, two rods.
Concession day: £10, two rods.
Evening: £10, two rods, adult or concession.
Night: £30, two rods, midday–11am.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Southam

Boddington Reservoir

Southam · Northamptonshire

Boddington Reservoir

Boddington is a proper big-water option: 65 acres of reservoir with match, pleasure and carp fishing, plus abundant roach and perch. Carp average approximately 12lb, while pike fishing adds a seasonal draw.

1 lakesCarp, Roach, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Boddington Reservoir	—	65 acres	Carp average approximately 12lb; occasional fish approach 25lb. Roach and perch are abundant. Pike exceeding 40lb have been recorded.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day permit: £9, one rod.
Concession day permit: £6, one rod.
Second rod: £4 extra.
Evening permit: £6, adult or concession; start time unspecified.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Market Harborough

Naseby Reservoir

Market Harborough · Northamptonshire

Naseby Reservoir

Naseby is a proper big-water venue: 93 acres when full, carp exceeding 40lb and pike exceeding 30lb. There’s mixed coarse fishing too, with bank access changing as reservoir levels rise and fall.

1 lakesCarp, Perch, Roach, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Naseby Reservoir	—	93 when full acres	The fishery reports carp exceeding 40lb, typical carp at 18–30lb, and pike exceeding 30lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket, three rods — published January 1, 2024; not confirmed for 2026: £15
24-hour ticket, three rods — published January 1, 2024; not confirmed for 2026: £30
Winter predator ticket, two rods, November 1–March 31 — published January 1, 2024; not confirmed for 2026: £15
Full-season permit, rod allowance unspecified — published January 1, 2024; not confirmed for 2026: £500

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Wellingborough

Castle Ashby Fishery

Wellingborough · Northamptonshire

Castle Ashby Fishery

Castle Ashby is a three-lake coarse venue with day tickets, year-round matches and an on-site café. There’s a proper choice of water, but check the lodge boards before settling on a peg — match bookings come first.

3 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Scotland Pond	—	9 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Grendon Pond	—	8 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Brickyard Pond	—	2 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

One-rod day ticket: £8
One-rod day ticket concessions: £7
Two-rod day ticket: £12
Two-rod day ticket concessions: £7

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Melton Mowbray

Eye Kettleby Lakes

Melton Mowbray · Leicestershire

Eye Kettleby Lakes

Eye Kettleby Lakes near Melton Mowbray gives you eight lakes spanning specimen carp, mixed coarse fishing and a private residents’ water. There’s plenty of choice, but day visitors aged 16+ need membership as well as a fishing ticket.

8 lakesCarp, Bream, Perch, Crucian, Tench, Chub, Roach, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lake 2	—	2 acres	Carp, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 3	—	1.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 4	—	2 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 5	—	2 acres	Specimen perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 6	—	1 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 7	—	2 acres	Crucian, common and mirror carp, bream, tench, chub, roach and rudd.	Day ticket · turn up
Parkland	—	4.2 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Kingfisher	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Visitor membership, ages 16+: £15, additional to tickets.
Lakes 3–7 daily: £10 one rod; £12 two.
Lakes 3–7 concessions: £7 one rod; £9 two.
Lake 2 daily: £13/two rods; no concessions.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Lutterworth

Shearsby Valley Lakes

Lutterworth · Leicestershire

Shearsby Valley Lakes

Shearsby Valley Lakes has four coarse lakes, with mixed-species fishing on Sunset and carp-and-F1 options on Hurricane, Tornado and Willow. There’s a proper pleasure-and-match setup here, with pay-on-arrival day tickets and whole-lake club bookings.

4 lakesBream, Roach, Chub, Perch, Tench, Crucian, Barbel, Carp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Sunset	—	Not published acres	Stocks bream, roach, ide, chub, perch, tench, crucian carp and barbel.	Day ticket · turn up
Hurricane	—	Not published acres	Stocks carp from approximately 1lb to nearly 20lb, plus F1s.	Day ticket · turn up
Tornado	—	Not published acres	Stocks carp from approximately 1lb to nearly 20lb, plus F1s.	Day ticket · turn up
Willow	—	Not published acres	Stocks F1s averaging 1–3lb, carp averaging 2–5lb with larger fish to 10–12lb, and silverfish.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Pleasure-fishing day ticket: £12 per angler for the day
Thursday open-match entry: £25
Saturday and Sunday open-match entry: £30
Sunset whole-lake club booking: £80

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Lutterworth

Peatling Pools

Lutterworth · Leicestershire

Peatling Pools

Peatling Pools offers six named coarse pools, bankside day tickets and a mix of carp, barbel and silver fish. There’s a choice of compact waters and bigger pegged pools — just don’t confuse it with the separate Peatling Match Lakes opposite.

6 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Malcolm Pool	—	Just over 0.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Magna Pool	—	Just over 0.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Parva Pool	—	0.25 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Plough	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Harrow	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Secret Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day ticket: £10, one rod.
Adult day ticket: £12, two rods.
Junior/OAP/disabled midweek: £8 one rod; £10 two.
Junior/OAP/disabled weekends/bank holidays: £10 one rod; £12 two.

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Lutterworth

Holly Farm Fishery

Lutterworth · Leicestershire

Holly Farm Fishery

Holly Farm has three coarse lakes near Lutterworth, with canal-style pole fishing on Gils, island water on Trotters and a smaller option in Moby. Published day tickets start at £8, but give Paul or Julie a bell to confirm prices and opening hours before loading the car.

3 lakesCarp, Crucian, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Gils	—	Not published acres	Carp, Crucian, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Trotters	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Crucian, Roach	Day ticket · turn up
Moby	—	Approximately 0.5 acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Standard day ticket; rod allowance not stated: £8
Two-rod day ticket: £12
Caravan pitch; electricity charged separately: £13 per night
Additional awning charge: £2 per night

Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Nuneaton

Makins Fishery

Nuneaton · Warwickshire

Makins Fishery

Makins is a proper mixed fishing complex near Nuneaton, with waters spread across three phases and options for pleasure, match and longer carp sessions. Lake 1 brings the headline carp claim, while smaller waters and a café, bait shop and overnight accommodation add plenty of choice.

8 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Tench, Barbel, Perch, Crucian, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lake 1	—	Just under five acres	Carp to 35lb+, plus bream, roach, tench, barbel and perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Lakes 2A/2B	—	3.5 combined acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 3	—	1.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 5	—	2.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lagoon	—	1.25 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Paddock	—	0.75 acres	Includes crucians and rudd.	Day ticket · turn up
Reptile	—	0.75 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Avon	—	1.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Standard day: £10/person, one rod; £12/person, two rods.
Concession day: £8, one rod; £10, two rods.
Afternoon ticket from noon: £6; rod allowance unspecified.
Match peg fee: £10.

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Kingsbury

Kingsbury Water Park Fishery

Kingsbury · Warwickshire

Kingsbury Water Park Fishery

Kingsbury packs 12 fishing lakes and over 125 acres of water into a 620-acre country park, with proper carp potential and plenty for mixed-coarse anglers. Parking comes with your fishing ticket, but pick your water carefully: Pine has its own tariff, while Canal and Broomey Croft aren't on ordinary day tickets.

7 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Pine Pool	—	7.5 acres	Common and mirror carp into the low 30lb range.	Day ticket · turn up
Gibsons Pool	—	4.5 acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Mill Pool	—	12.5 acres	Bream, Carp, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Causeway Pool	—	3 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Cliff Pool South	—	3 acres	Tench, Bream, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Broomey Croft	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Standard adult day fishing: £8.25
Standard concession day ticket: £6.80
Pine Pool day fishing — no concessions: £10.45
Annual coarse permit — adult: £99

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Sutton Coldfield

Cuttle Mill Fishery

Sutton Coldfield · Warwickshire

Cuttle Mill Fishery

Two spring-fed pools near Sutton Coldfield, with carp to 35lb advertised on Mill Pool and cheaper day tickets on Long Pool. Small angler limits, online booking and an overnight option make this a cracking one to weigh up for a carp session.

2 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Mill Pool	—	Approximately three acres reported; not confirmed by the fishery acres	Carp to 35lb advertised.	Day ticket · turn up
Long Pool	—	Approximately three acres reported; not confirmed by the fishery acres	Carp and reduced silver-fish stocks.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

April–October Mill Pool day ticket: £25 Monday–Thursday
April–October Mill Pool day ticket: £30 Friday–Sunday
November–March Mill Pool day ticket: £20 Monday–Thursday
November–March Mill Pool day ticket: £25 Friday–Sunday

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Knowle

Blythe Waters

Knowle · West Midlands

Blythe Waters

Blythe Waters is a five-lake coarse fishery between Knowle and Hampton-in-Arden, with match water, beginner-friendly fishing and specimen carp around 30lb in Home Pool. Despite the canal label, the checked details describe fishing lakes, not a canal stretch.

5 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Tench, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Bridge Pool	—	Approximately 2 acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Willow Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Cherries Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Home Pool	—	Approximately 3–3.5 acres	Home Pool holds specimen carp around 30lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Kingfisher Pool	—	Not published acres	Kingfisher stocks include small carp, bream, roach, rudd and perch.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult one-rod ticket: £10
Concession one-rod ticket — concessionary rod licence required: £9
Second rod: £5 extra
Match peg fee: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Balsall Common

Lavender Hall Fishery

Balsall Common · West Midlands

Lavender Hall Fishery

Lavender Hall has a proper mixed-coarse and carp-fishing history, with Station’s islands and Oak’s runs-water setup the standout draws. The venue now trades as The Lakes at Lavender Hall, and Dragon has switched to swimming and paddleboarding, so check current fishing access before loading the car.

5 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Ben’s	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Dragon	—	Approximately 1.25 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Oak	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Brook	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Station	—	2 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Oak day ticket — August 2024, not a verified 2026 tariff: £13
Oak overnight ticket — August 2024: £25 for 23 hours, 09:00–08:00
Station — 24 hours and two rods, July 2020 historical pricing: £25

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Stourport-on-Severn

Larford Lakes

Stourport-on-Severn · Worcestershire

Larford Lakes

Three lakes and a stretch of River Severn fishing give Larford proper variety, from mixed coarse sessions to carp-focused trips. There’s a clubhouse and café too, but check current tickets, opening hours and Arena’s method rules before loading the car.

3 lakesCarp, Roach, Tench, Bream, Chub, Perch, Rudd, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Match Lake	—	Approximately 6 acres	Carp, Roach, Tench, Bream, Chub, Perch, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up
Specimen Lake	—	Approximately 20 acres	Carp, Roach, Chub, Bream, Tench, Perch, Crucian	Day ticket · turn up
Arena Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Tench, Perch	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult lake day ticket — undated listing; current price unconfirmed: £9 per rod
OAP lake day ticket — undated listing; confirm current price: £7 per rod
Junior lake day ticket — undated listing; confirm current price: £7 per rod
Adult River Severn day ticket — undated listing; confirm current price: £6 per rod

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Kidderminster

Moorlands Farm Fishery

Kidderminster · Worcestershire

Moorlands Farm Fishery

Six coarse and match lakes on a 16-acre site, with everything from F1-focused canal fishing to Meadow's bigger carp. Moorlands Farm offers plenty of choice, but get the current ticket price and lake availability confirmed before loading the car.

6 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Eel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Meadow	—	Not published acres	Carp averaging 6–10lb, with some exceeding 20lb; also F1s, bream, roach, rudd, perch, eels and hybrids.	Day ticket · turn up
Island	—	Not published acres	Double-figure carp, F1s to 4lb, bream, roach and perch exceeding 3lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Bank	—	Not published acres	Carp, skimmers, bream, roach, rudd and eels.	Day ticket · turn up
Middle	—	Not published acres	Carp, F1s, skimmers, bream, roach and rudd.	Day ticket · turn up
Moors	—	Not published acres	Stocked with carp and F1s.	Day ticket · turn up
High Meadow	—	Not published acres	Predominantly F1s, alongside carp and silverfish.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Angling Times day-ticket listing; current price, rod allowance and lake restrictions need confirmation: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Droitwich Spa

Woodland View Fishery

Droitwich Spa · Worcestershire

Woodland View Fishery

Woodland View packs ten coarse-fishing pools into its Hadley venue near Droitwich, with pleasure tickets, club bookings and open matches. High Pool brings carp to 25lb into the mix, while Woodlands is the beginner-friendly shout.

8 lakesCarp, Roach, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Arles	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
High	—	1.5 acres	Carp to 25lb, F1s, roach and rudd.	Day ticket · turn up
Front Deans	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Back Deans	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Ghost	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Hay	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Big Al’s	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Woodlands	—	0.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day ticket: £12, covering 07:30–17:00
Concession day ticket: £11, covering 07:30–17:00
Adult half-day ticket: £10, covering 13:00–17:00
Concession half-day ticket: £8, covering 13:00–17:00

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Worcester

Cob House Country Park Fishery

Worcester · Worcestershire

Cob House Country Park Fishery

Cob House mixes four match pools with extra pleasure fishing on the Victorian pools, just outside Worcester. Chuck in a café, free parking and a play area, and there’s plenty here beyond your peg.

5 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Wyatts	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Chestnut	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Laurel	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Oak	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Victorian pools	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Pleasure-fishing day ticket: £10
Concession pleasure-fishing ticket: £9
Second rod — Victorian pools only: £5 extra

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Eccleshall

Baden Hall Fishery

Eccleshall · Staffordshire

Baden Hall Fishery

Baden Hall near Eccleshall has a proper spread of fishing, from specimen carp and winter pike to runs waters and mixed pleasure fishing. Quarry is the big-fish draw, while Mallards gives you a very different day on the bank.

8 lakesCarp, Pike, Bream, Roach, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Quarry	—	12 acres	Carp exceeding 50lb and pike exceeding 25lb.	Pre-book only
Bridge Pool	—	Approximately 8 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Glovers	—	6 acres	Common and mirror carp.	Pre-book only
Middle	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Lodge	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Dam	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Mallards	—	Not published acres	Carp to 18lb, bream to 8lb, roach, perch and hybrids.	Pre-book only
Duck Pond	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Middle, Lodge and Dam day tickets: £15 each
Runs-water midweek day concessions: £8 for juniors and £10 for seniors
Middle, Lodge and Dam 24-hour tickets: £30 adult or £20 junior
Runs-water guest tickets: £5 day or £10 night

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Eccleshall

Heronbrook Fisheries

Eccleshall · Staffordshire

Heronbrook Fisheries

Heronbrook is a 25-acre coarse and match fishery near Eccleshall, with six pools and properly spaced pegs. Canal is the standout for pole anglers, while the wider setup gives you plenty of choice for a match or pleasure session.

6 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Bridge Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Island Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Meadow Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
MatchPool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Canal	—	Not published acres	Canal holds F1s, common carp and mirror carp.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Archived adult day ticket — current prices unconfirmed: £9
Archived extra rod charge: £2
Archived adult ticket with two rods — current prices unconfirmed: £11
Archived concession day ticket — eligibility unspecified: £8

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Cheadle

Blake Hall Fisheries

Cheadle · Staffordshire

Blake Hall Fisheries

Blake Hall Fisheries near Cheadle has five waters, year-round open matches and a handy little pool for beginners. Add carp reportedly reaching 30lb, food in the clubhouse and car access to nearly all pegs, and there’s plenty to get stuck into.

5 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Blake Lake	—	Approximately 2.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Hall Lake	—	2 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Peninsula Lake	—	8 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Capricious Lake	—	Approximately 2.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Cabin Pool	—	Published area varies between quarter-acre and half-acre acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult one-rod day ticket: £10
OAP/disabled day ticket: £8
Junior under-14 day ticket: £6
Two-rod day ticket: £15 per angler

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Brownhills

Coppice Lane Pools

Brownhills · Staffordshire

Coppice Lane Pools

Seven spring-fed pools give Coppice Lane plenty of choice, from mixed-coarse pleasure fishing and club matches to booked specimen sessions on Coppice Mill. Just get the payment arrangements straight: cash for pleasure fishing, advance online booking for the Mill.

7 lakesCarp, Barbel, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Coppice Mill	—	Not published acres	Common, mirror, ghost and leather carp; the fishery lists a carp best of 36lb.	Pre-book only
Becketts	—	Approximately one acre acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Bridge	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Willow	—	Over one acre acres	Willow additionally holds ide, barbel and gudgeon.	Day ticket · turn up
Top	—	Approximately three-quarters of an acre acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Middle	—	Not published acres	Middle holds F1s and ide.	Day ticket · turn up
Bottom	—	Not published acres	Bottom holds F1s, ide, crucian carp and roach/bream hybrids.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Summer pleasure tickets: adults: £10
Summer pleasure tickets: OAPs, under-16s and disabled anglers: £8
Winter pleasure tickets: adults: £8
Winter pleasure tickets: OAPs, under-16s and disabled anglers: £7

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Newquay

White Acres Country Park

Newquay · Cornwall

White Acres Country Park

White Acres near Newquay brings mixed coarse fishing, beginner-friendly Jenny’s and carp-and-catfish waters together on a 184-acre holiday park. There’s plenty of choice, but check exactly which lakes your permit covers before booking.

8 lakesCarp, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Pollawyn	—	3.5 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Jenny’s Lake	—	5 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Twin Oaks	—	2 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Python	—	1.7 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Trelawney	—	2.3 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Sycamore	—	1.5 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Pat’s Pool	—	2.2 acres	Contains carp and catfish.	Pre-book only
Nelsons	—	Approximately 2 acres	Contains carp and catfish.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult weekly permit: £45
Gold permit: £60
Specimen permit: £50
Junior permit: £25

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Newcastle-under-Lyme · Staffordshire

Cudmore Fisheries

Cudmore’s day-fishing lakes are closed for 2026, so don’t turn up expecting a cheeky day ticket. The current booking list offers pre-booked nights on Avoca and Tara, with carp, catfish and three islands on each water.

3 lakesCarp, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Avoca	—	3.5 acres	Carp to 30lb and catfish to 82lb.	Pre-book only
Tara	—	3.5 acres	Approximately 110 carp, carp to 32.8lb and catfish to 72lb.	Pre-book only
Swan Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Avoca night fishing: £35 per angler per night
Tara night fishing: £35 per angler per night

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Doncaster · South Yorkshire

Lindholme Lakes

Lindholme Lakes near Doncaster gives coarse and match anglers a proper choice of water, from compact Strip to 8.5-acre Bennys. There’s plenty off the bank too, with a tackle shop, places to eat and holiday accommodation.

8 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Beeches	—	4 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Bennys	—	8.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Bonsai	—	4.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Laurels	—	3.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Loco	—	5 acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Strip	—	1 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Willows	—	3 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Oasis	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Standard day fishing ticket: £10
Concession day fishing ticket: £8
Under-16 day fishing ticket: £6
Match bookings: £10 per peg

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Hatfield

Tyram Hall Fishery

Hatfield · South Yorkshire

Tyram Hall Fishery

Tyram Hall has three different options: mixed coarse fishing on Island, booked day-ticket carp and pike fishing on Horseshoe, and a members-only Syndicate Lake. There’s a café, parking and an accessible toilet, but check current prices and winter hours before heading over.

3 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Island Lake	—	Not published acres	The fishery lists carp 3–20lb, tench 2–9lb, bream to 6lb and roach to 2lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Horseshoe Lake	—	3 acres	Carp, Pike	Pre-book only
Syndicate Lake	—	8 acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Published Island day ticket — fees labelled changed for 2020; not verified 2026 prices: £7 for ages 14 and above.
Published Island concession day ticket — fees labelled changed for 2020; not verified 2026 prices: £6 for pensioners and under-14s.
Published Island match fee — fees labelled changed for 2020; not verified 2026 prices: £8.
Published Horseshoe carp day ticket — fees labelled changed for 2020; not verified 2026 prices: £10, maximum two rods.

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Ellesmere · Shropshire

Llangollen Canal

Proper canal fishing around Ellesmere, with Waterway Wanderers covering specific lengths rather than the whole waterway. Get your permit sorted before heading out, and keep those bridge boundaries handy.

3 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Bridge 59 White Ellesmere to Frankton Junction	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Ellesmere Arm	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Bridge 51 Lyneal Lane to Bridge 55 Little Mill	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult Waterway Wanderers permit: £28
Concession permit: £18 for eligible rod-licence holders, over-65s or Angling Trust members.
Junior permit: £7 for anglers aged 16 or under when purchasing.

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Mirfield · West Yorkshire

Ladywood Lakes

Ladywood Lakes gives you two cracking carp options in Mirfield: a deep, feature-packed specimen lake and a smaller runs water. Both are advance-booked overnight venues, so this isn’t a turn-up-for-a-cheeky-afternoon setup.

2 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Big Lake	—	10 acres	The fishery reports over 450 Big Lake fish, including carp exceeding 40lb.	Pre-book only
Small Lake	—	2.5 acres	The fishery says Small Lake holds over 500 carp and describes it as a runs water.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Big Lake — quoted 24-hour rate; 48-hour minimum booking: £30 per 24 hours
Big Lake — 48 hours: £60 per 48 hours
Small Lake — two-rod limit: £27.50 per 24-hour session

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Somerton · Somerset

Viaduct Fishery

Viaduct is a cracking six-lake coarse fishery in Somerton, with beginner-friendly fishing, proper carp and plenty of mixed-fish options. Just pick your water carefully: Campbell is matches-only, and some Middle pegs are reserved for lodge guests.

6 lakesCarp, Perch, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Spring	—	Not published acres	Spring and Middle are connected, with carp to 27lb, silverfish and perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Middle	—	Not published acres	Spring and Middle are connected, with carp to 27lb, silverfish and perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Match	—	Not published acres	Stocked with F1s, carp and silverfish.	Day ticket · turn up
Lodge	—	Not published acres	Carp of 2–20lb and silverfish.	Day ticket · turn up
Cary	—	Not published acres	Carp into the mid-20lb range, perch over 3lb, tench and silverfish.	Day ticket · turn up
Campbell	—	Not published acres	Carp average approximately 8lb, with double-figure fish also present.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult day tickets: £13 one rod; £15 two rods.
Junior day tickets, age 16 or younger: £9 one rod; £11 two.
Concessions, 65+ or registered disabled: £11 one rod; £13 two.
Afternoon/evening tickets: £9 one rod; £11 two; currently from 14:30.

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Sturminster Newton · Dorset

Todber Manor Fisheries

Todber Manor is a proper mixed bag: specimen carp and catfish, island-filled coarse water and match lakes across an advertised 11-lake complex. Pick your lake carefully — a silverfish day and a session chasing lumps are very different trips here.

8 lakesCarp, Catfish, Bream, Perch, Tench, Pike, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Big Hayes	—	8 acres	Specimen carp and catfish exceeding 50lb.	Pre-book only
Little Hayes	—	Approximately 6 acres	Carp, specimen bream and catfish.	Pre-book only
Paddock	—	Approximately 2 acres	Specimen carp and catfish exceeding 80lb.	Pre-book only
Willow Bank	—	2.1 acres	Carp range from doubles to the high 30lb bracket.	Pre-book only
Wadmill	—	4 acres	Carp, perch, tench, bream and pike.	Day ticket · turn up
Homeground	—	Approximately 1.5 acres	Revamped for 2025 with carp and catfish.	Pre-book only
Hill View	—	2.5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Ash	—	Approximately 1.5 acres	Predominantly silverfish including bream, ide, tench, perch and roach.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Firs day ticket: £10 for fishing that lake.
Hill View day ticket: £10 for fishing that lake.
Whitepost day ticket: £10.
Wadmill ticket: £30 for 24 hours, allowing an overnight session.

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Oswestry

Weston Pools Fishery

Oswestry · Shropshire

Weston Pools Fishery

Weston Pools near Oswestry offers six named coarse waters, a proper mixed bag of species and plenty of scope for pleasure or match fishing. Adult day tickets are £12 for two rods, with Clay Pit sitting a mile away from the main complex.

6 lakesCarp, Barbel, Tench, Bream, Crucian, Roach, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Belvedere	—	Not published acres	Carp to 15lb and barbel over 10lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Stretton	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Jack's	—	Not published acres	Carp, barbel, tench, bream, F1s, crucians, ide and roach.	Day ticket · turn up
Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Weir	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Clay Pit	—	Not published acres	Carp to 18lb, ghost carp to 15lb, bream, tench, F1s, perch, ide and roach.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult pleasure-fishing day ticket — two rods: £12
Under-16 day ticket: £10
Age 65 or over day ticket: £10
Concession day ticket — eligibility not specified: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Bridgnorth

Boldings Pools

Bridgnorth · Shropshire

Boldings Pools

Boldings Pools near Bridgnorth is a sprawling mixed-coarse venue with plenty of choice for pleasure and match anglers. There’s a café, free entrance parking and adult day fishing at £10 — just check the opening-time clash and get the bait rules bob on before heading over.

8 lakesCarp, Barbel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Acorn	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Ash	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Beech	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Deepdale	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Hawthorns	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Larch	—	Not published acres	Carp, silverfish and barbel are listed.	Day ticket · turn up
Sycamore	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Stock	—	Not published acres	Mixed coarse fish and carp around 20lb are listed.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day-fishing ticket: £10
Over-65 day-fishing ticket: £8
Under-16 day-fishing ticket: £6
junior day ticket: homepage specifies under-12s, but pools overview says under-14s; confirm eligibility.: £5

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Bridgnorth

Monkhall Fishery

Bridgnorth · Shropshire

Monkhall Fishery

Monkhall is a six-pool coarse fishery at Monkhopton near Bridgnorth, with a proper mix of pleasure fishing and match action. Kingfisher is normally kept for pleasure anglers, while regular opens and club bookings give the competitive crowd plenty to go at.

6 lakesCarp, Barbel, Tench, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Hawk Pool	—	Just over one acre acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Buzzard Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp to 12lb, F1s to 4lb, ide to 2lb 8oz and barbel to 5lb.	Pre-book only
Kingfisher Pool	—	Not published acres	Stocks include carp, F1s, ide, tench, crucians and barbel.	Pre-book only
Lark Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp to 15lb and F1s exceeding 7lb.	Pre-book only
Owl Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Swallow Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Standard fishing peg fee: £11
Concession fishing peg fee: £9 for under-16s and over-65s
Open-match entry: £25 cash
Weekend club pool booking — Lark: £130

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Newport

Howle Pool Fisheries

Newport · Shropshire

Howle Pool Fisheries

Howle Pool is a 3.5-acre, spring-fed carp water near Newport, with nine woodchipped pegs and advertised commons and mirrors to 23 lb. Book online for a day or a 24-hour session, but check the checkout price and finish time because the website has a couple of conflicting figures.

1 lakesCarp, Roach, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Howle Pool	—	3.5 acres	The website advertises carp up to 23 lb.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Day ticket: £15 plus £1.99 booking fee (£16.99 total)
Night fishing: £25 plus £1.99 booking fee (£26.99 total) for 24 hours

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Royal Wootton Bassett

Ivy House Lakes

Royal Wootton Bassett · Wiltshire

Ivy House Lakes

Seven waters across a 22-acre complex give Ivy House Lakes a cracking spread, from beginner-friendly double pegs to exclusive carp fishing. Pick your water carefully: the mixed-coarse tickets, Willow sessions and Specimen Lake bookings work quite differently.

7 lakesCarp, Bream, Tench, Perch, Roach, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Heron Lake	—	2.5 acres	Stocked with F1s and small carp.	Day ticket · turn up
Kingfisher	—	2 acres	Bream, tench, perch, roach and carp to 10lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Moorhen	—	1.5 acres	Bream, tench, perch, roach and carp to 10lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Old Match Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp to 10lb and silver fish.	Day ticket · turn up
Peters Pond	—	0.5 acres	Small carp, bream, tench, perch and roach.	Day ticket · turn up
Willow	—	2.5 acres	Carp to 24lb, plus bream, roach, perch and chub.	Pre-book only
Specimen Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp over 30lb.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Heron, Kingfisher, Moorhen, Old Match and Peters Pond: £10 per person for one rod, maximum eight hours.
Adult plus child offer on those five waters: £10 total, one rod each; no ordinary concessions.
Willow adult day ticket: £15, maximum two rods, advertised 07:40–16:00.
Willow concession day ticket: £12, one rod, for pensioners, disabled anglers and children aged 13–16.

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Malpas

Hampton Springs Fishery

Malpas · Cheshire

Hampton Springs Fishery

Eight spring-fed lakes, mixed coarse fishing and carp to get you thinking about a PB — Hampton Springs has plenty going on. Just pick your water before loading the car: some lakes need booking, and Folly is syndicate-only.

8 lakesCarp, Chub, Tench, Bream, Perch, Roach, Crucian, Barbel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Poplars	—	0.5 acres	Mirror and common carp to 16 lb, plus chub, tench, bream, perch, roach, crucians and barbel.	Day ticket · turn up
Alice Springs	—	2 acres	Carp to 20 lb, plus chub, tench, bream, perch, roach, crucians and barbel.	Pre-book only
Long Island	—	2.5 acres	Carp reaching 30 lb.	Pre-book only
Rock Pool	—	2.5 acres	Carp to 20 lb alongside mixed coarse species.	Day ticket · turn up
Meadows	—	1 acres	Stocks include barbel, bream, chub, perch and green and golden tench.	Day ticket · turn up
Oasis	—	0.5 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Willows	—	Not published acres	Carp to 20 lb, F1 carp, crucians, barbel and other coarse fish.	Day ticket · turn up
Folly	—	3 acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Adult day tickets on Poplars, Alice Springs, Long Island and Willows, 7am–7pm: £10
Adult night tickets on Poplars, Alice Springs, Long Island and Willows, 7pm–7am: £15

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Middlewich

Old Hough Coarse Fishery

Middlewich · Cheshire

Old Hough Coarse Fishery

Old Hough is a proper mixed-coarse and match complex near Middlewich, with 10 pools and over 200 pegs. There’s plenty of choice for a pleasure session, while West Sooty offers advance-booked fishing for carp and catfish.

8 lakesCarp, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Upper Benbo	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lower Benbo	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Moses	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Woody End	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Goose	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Boulders	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
West Sooty	—	Approximately two acres acres	Carp, Catfish	Pre-book only
Big Max	—	Approximately 2.1 acres acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day ticket: Adult day tickets cost £10 for one rod, weekdays, weekends and bank holidays, excluding West Sooty.
Additional rod: An additional rod costs £2 on the standard adult ticket.
Children under 10: Children under 10 pay £5 for one rod and must accompany a full-paying adult.
West Sooty: West Sooty costs £15 per day including two rods, seven days a week; no concessions.

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Frodsham

Lloyds Meadow Fishery

Frodsham · Cheshire

Lloyds Meadow Fishery

Four lakes, 93 pegs and a proper mixed coarse line-up: Lloyds Meadow offers plenty of choice for a Cheshire day session. Islands give three lakes a clear focal point, but leave the floating baits at home.

4 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Heron	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Kingfisher	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Badger	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Fox	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Fishing per person, all ages; listed as a day ticket: £12
Spectator — not a fishing ticket: £5

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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80%

Lancaster

Wyreside Lakes

Lancaster · Lancashire

Wyreside Lakes

Wyreside Lakes near Lancaster has six waters across a family-run estate, with bookable carp fishing, membership lakes and a first-come-first-served mixed-coarse lake. Add seasonal pike tickets, a separate campsite and proper session facilities, and there’s plenty to get your teeth into.

6 lakesPike, Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Chub, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Wyre Lake	—	18 acres	Pike	Syndicate · invite only
Sunnyside One	—	3.5 acres	Carp, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Sunnyside Two	—	10 acres	Carp, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Foxes Lake	—	4 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Bantons Lake	—	12 acres	Carp, Pike	Syndicate · invite only
River Lake	—	1 acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Chub, Perch	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Carp day tickets — Foxes or either Sunnyside: £10/£15/£18 for 1/2/3 rods
Carp overnight tickets — three rods: £33/24 hours or £48/36 hours
Children aged 5–12 — full-paying adult required: £6/one rod or £8/two rods
Evening tickets, 16:00–21:00: £5/one rod or £8/two rods

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Kirkham

Whitmore Fisheries

Kirkham · Lancashire

Whitmore Fisheries

Whitmore Fisheries near Kirkham has a proper mix of coarse fishing, from small-carp canals to waters with bigger lumps in the line-up. Day fishing needs no booking, but the noon admission cut-off and detailed bait rules need a look before you load the car.

8 lakesCarp, Perch, Rudd, Bream, Roach, Tench, Barbel, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Club Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp, perch, rudd, bream and roach.	Day ticket · turn up
East Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, green tench, barbel, chub, bream, roach and gudgeon.	Day ticket · turn up
Doughnut	—	Not published acres	Carp to 18lb and barbel to 9lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Basin	—	Not published acres	Carp to 27lb, barbel to 13lb and tench to 8lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Lodge Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp, koi and silverfish.	Day ticket · turn up
Hedge Canal	—	Not published acres	Small carp, orfe, chub and roach.	Day ticket · turn up
Coliseum	—	Not published acres	Mainly carp of 5–15lb and bream to 6lb.	Day ticket · turn up
East Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day fishing: £10 per person per day

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Bolton

Bradshaw Hall Fisheries

Bolton · Greater Manchester

Bradshaw Hall Fisheries

Bradshaw Hall gives you pleasure, match and specimen fishing in Bolton, with eleven lakes reported and a proper mix of coarse fish. Lake availability can change around matches, so a quick call before loading the car is well worth it.

5 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lake 2	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 4	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 8	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 9	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 10	—	Just over two acres acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Reported adult day ticket, one rod: £8.50
Reported adult day ticket, two rods: £12.50
Reported junior day ticket, one rod: £6.50
Reported junior day ticket, two rods: £9

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Chorley

The Cunneries Fishery

Chorley · Lancashire

The Cunneries Fishery

The Cunneries is a mixed coarse and match fishery near Chorley, with pleasure fishing, open matches and club matches all on the menu. Carp, F1s and a broad coarse-fish mix give it plenty of appeal, though current prices, lake availability and rules need a quick check.

4 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
The Cunneries Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
S Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
The Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Hawk	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Historical 2012 adult day ticket — not a confirmed current price: £6
Historical 2012 adult two-rod day ticket — not a confirmed current price: £7
Historical 2012 pensioner and junior day tickets — rod allowance unspecified; not current: £3.50

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Parbold

Hall Lane Fishery

Parbold · Lancashire

Hall Lane Fishery

Hall Lane Fishery near Parbold has three canal-style lakes, more than 150 pegs and a proper pleasure-and-match fishing focus. Expect carp alongside a mixed coarse line-up, with weekend match availability worth checking before you load the car.

3 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Merlin’s	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Gwen’s	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Bess’s	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Listed adult full-day ticket; confirm current charge: £10
Listed concessions; confirm eligibility and current charge: £6
Merlin’s and Gwen’s match peg, Salford Angling Club’s 2026 schedule: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Ormskirk

Rosemary Wood Fisheries

Ormskirk · Lancashire

Rosemary Wood Fisheries

Rosemary Wood Fisheries has two mixed coarse lakes near Ormskirk, with carp prominent and the larger fish tending to come from Moss Lake. Bank-bought day tickets, bookable nights and lakeside parking keep the practical side pretty straightforward.

2 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Moss Lake	—	Approximately 5 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Island Pool	—	Approximately 3 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

One-rod day ticket — undated guide, current price unconfirmed: from £8
Two-rod day ticket — undated guide, current price unconfirmed: £12

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Wigan

Wrightington Fisheries

Wigan · Lancashire

Wrightington Fisheries

Wrightington Fisheries is a family-run, four-water coarse venue with pleasure pegs, match fishing and cracking wheelchair access on its two canals. Adult full-day tickets are £8, with Horse Shoe the main shout for pleasure anglers.

4 lakesCarp, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Tench, Bream, Barbel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Horse Shoe	—	Not published acres	Carp up to 18lb, plus roach, rudd, perch, tench and bream.	Day ticket · turn up
Rivington View	—	Not published acres	Stocks carp, barbel and bream.	Day ticket · turn up
Canal 1	—	Not published acres	Canal species include carp, barbel, tench, bream and roach.	Day ticket · turn up
Canal 2	—	Not published acres	Canal species include carp, barbel, tench, bream and roach.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult full-day fishing: £8
Pensioner full-day fishing: £6
Children aged 15 and under — full day: £6

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Moreton

Lingmere Fishery

Moreton · Merseyside

Lingmere Fishery

Lingmere is a two-lake coarse fishery in Moreton, with a proper mixed bag on offer and a clear split between pleasure fishing and match days. Islands on both waters, an onsite café and bait sales make it a handy option for a day on the bank.

2 lakesCarp, Tench, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Chub, Barbel, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Pleasure Lake	—	Not published acres	The fishery’s undated stock description lists carp to 26lb and tench to 10lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake	—	Not published acres	The fishery’s undated stock description lists carp at 1–15lb and barbel up to 8lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Directory-listed day ticket; paid on the bank. Prices explicitly not recently checked — confirm the current tariff.: from £7

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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70%

Bebington

Claremont Farm Fishery

Bebington · Merseyside

Claremont Farm Fishery

Claremont Farm Fishery is a compact mixed coarse lake in Bebington, with carp, crucians and a cracking spread of other coarse species. There are 26 reported pegs, day and night tickets, plus a farm café and shop for the useful extras.

1 lakesCarp, Crucian, Chub, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Coarse lake	—	Approximately one acre acres	Carp, Crucian, Chub, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult all-day fishing: £12
Under-16 ticket; duration unspecified: £10
Under-12 ticket; duration unspecified: £6
Night fishing; session length unspecified: £30 per person

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Thirsk

The Oaks Lakes

Thirsk · North Yorkshire

The Oaks Lakes

The Oaks Lakes near Thirsk is a proper mixed-coarse complex: ten lakes, over 400 advertised pegs and a mix of match, pleasure and specimen fishing. There’s a café, tackle shop and camping park too, with appointment-only Willows offering a different pace from the match lakes.

8 lakesCarp, Barbel, Crucian, Bream, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Alders	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Ash	—	Not published acres	Contains common carp, mirror carp, F1s, ide and barbel.	Pre-book only
Beech	—	Not published acres	Contains common carp, mirror carp, F1s, ide and barbel.	Pre-book only
Sycamore	—	Not published acres	Contains common carp, mirror carp, F1s, ide and barbel.	Pre-book only
Cedar	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Maple	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Oaks	—	Not published acres	Contains carp, crucians, bream, tench, roach, rudd, perch, ide, gudgeon, barbel and golden orfe.	Day ticket · turn up
Willows	—	Not published acres	Contains grass, ghost, common and mirror carp, plus roach, bream, tench, perch, ide and barbel.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Standard day fishing ticket: £12
Willows day fishing ticket: £14
Evening fishing ticket: £6, from 4pm
Senior-citizen fishing ticket: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Thirsk

Woodland Lakes Fishery

Thirsk · North Yorkshire

Woodland Lakes Fishery

Woodland Lakes at Carlton Miniott is a proper mixed coarse venue, catering for pleasure sessions, club outings and competitive matches. There’s night fishing too, plus a tackle shop and a café for breakfast and a brew.

3 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Kingfisher	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Catfish Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
The Zoo	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult day ticket, depending on season, for up to two rods: £7–£10
Concession day ticket, depending on season, for up to two rods: £6–£8
The Zoo night-fishing peg; confirm session duration when booking: £40

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Rotherham

Aston Park Fisheries

Rotherham · South Yorkshire

Aston Park Fisheries

Aston Park mixes proper match-lake choice with everyday pleasure fishing and bigger carp on Lilly. There’s plenty to pick from across over 25 acres of parkland, but check the closure signs before settling into a peg.

8 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Bills	—	Not published acres	Carp and F1s.	Day ticket · turn up
Butts	—	Not published acres	Carp and F1s.	Day ticket · turn up
Eliysia’s	—	Not published acres	Mixed species.	Day ticket · turn up
Lanta	—	Not published acres	Carp and F1s.	Day ticket · turn up
Lilly	—	Not published acres	Specimen carp exceeding 30lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Split	—	Not published acres	Carp to 20lb, F1s and ide.	Day ticket · turn up
Stable	—	Not published acres	Mainly carp, F1s and ide.	Day ticket · turn up
Clanky’s	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day fishing — one rod: £9
Day fishing — two rods: £11
Day fishing — three rods: £13
Junior/concession — one rod: £8

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Doncaster

Bank End Fisheries

Doncaster · South Yorkshire

Bank End Fisheries

Bank End Fisheries at Finningley gives you six lakes covering mixed coarse fishing, F1s and dedicated carp angling. There’s a farm shop and café on site, plus parking behind your peg on East End and West End — handy for keeping the barrow faff down.

6 lakesCarp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
East End Lake	—	Approximately 5 acres	The fishery lists a 30lb 8oz common carp as its largest East End carp.	Day ticket · turn up
West End Lake	—	2 acres	Carp, mirror carp and F1s are listed.	Day ticket · turn up
Match Lake	—	3 acres	F1 carp reach 15lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Horseshoe Lake	—	Not published acres	F1s average 2–3lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Specimen Lake 1	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Specimen Lake 2	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

East End, West End, Match and Horseshoe day tickets: £8 for one rod, £10 for two, or £15 for three
Concessions on East End, West End, Match and Horseshoe: On those four lakes, anglers aged 16 and under or over 65 receive £1 off day tickets.
Specimen lakes — day tickets: £10 for two rods or £15 for three, without concessions
24-hour sessions: Both lake groups offer 24-hour sessions for £25, without concessions; overnight rod allowance is not specified.

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Normanton

Birkwood Fisheries

Normanton · West Yorkshire

Birkwood Fisheries

Five lakes, mixed coarse fishing and a couple of proper snake-lake options make Birkwood a handy shout near Normanton. There’s variety for a pleasure session or a match, with bankside payment and the option to change lakes when space allows.

5 lakesCarp, Roach, Rudd, Tench, Bream, Perch, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Lake	—	3 acres	Carp to approximately 28–30lb, roach, rudd, tench and bream.	Day ticket · turn up
Frog Hall	—	Not published acres	Carp to 26lb, roach, rudd, perch and tench.	Day ticket · turn up
Emily's Lake	—	Not published acres	Common, mirror and F1 carp; largest carp approach 20lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Oscar's Lake	—	Not published acres	Common, mirror and F1 carp; largest carp approach 20lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Molly's Lake	—	Approximately 2 acres	Carp, rudd, roach, bream and chub.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: £12 per angler
Concession and children aged 10–16 day tickets: £12
After-1pm ticket: £12 for everyone
Child sharing with an adult: One child aged 10 or under fishes free with an adult on the same platform.

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Easingwold

Forest Lane Fishery

Easingwold · North Yorkshire

Forest Lane Fishery

Forest Lane Fishery at Alne has five lakes, more than 130 pegs and a proper mix of pleasure and match fishing. Pick from mixed coarse fishing, carp and barbel, or match-only water with an island to work towards.

5 lakesCarp, Chub, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch, Barbel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
The Don	—	Not published acres	Carp exceeding 20lb, plus chub, tench, skimmers, roach, perch and goldfish.	Day ticket · turn up
The Oaklands	—	Not published acres	Mirror and common carp to 15lb, ghost carp to 10lb and barbel to 6lb.	Day ticket · turn up
The Furlong	—	Not published acres	Carp, F1s, barbel, tench, skimmers, roach, perch and goldfish.	Day ticket · turn up
The Vale	—	Not published acres	Carp, barbel, chub, tench and goldfish.	Pre-book only
The Arena	—	Not published acres	Mirror and common carp.	Pre-book only

Tickets

One-rod day ticket, advertised for 2024–2025; confirm current rate: £10
Club bookings per peg; lake-specific minimums apply: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Snaith

Oakland Waters

Snaith · East Riding of Yorkshire

Oakland Waters

Oakland Waters is a family-run, four-lake fishery at Gowdall, with mixed coarse fishing, an adult-only carp lake and a bookable specimen water. There’s a handy café and tackle shop too, but check today’s ticket prices — the published tariff is dated 2022/2023.

4 lakesCarp, Tench, Barbel, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Perch, Crucian, Chub, Catfish, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Horseshoe Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Barbel, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Perch, Crucian, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Round Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Roadside Carp Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Specimen Lake	—	2 acres	The website lists specimen carp to 30lb, catfish to 50lb and pike to 30lb; these figures are undated.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Published coarse-fishing ticket — labelled 2022 prices: £7
Published under-14 ticket — labelled 2022 prices: £5
Published Specimen Lake day ticket — labelled 2023 bookings: £12.50 for 07:00–21:00
Published Specimen Lake 24-hour ticket — labelled 2023 bookings: £25, booking only

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Scarborough

North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries

Scarborough · North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries

North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries near Scarborough offers mixed coarse fishing, trout fishing and a separate pike syndicate across three lakes. There's a handy choice of day tickets, tackle hire and coaching, but don't mistake it for a confirmed specimen-carp venue.

3 lakesCarp, Crucian, Bream, Tench, Perch, Rudd, Trout, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Coarse Lake	—	Over 2 acres	Mirror, common and crucian carp, bream, tench, perch and rudd.	Day ticket · turn up
Trout Lake	—	Over 6 acres	Rainbow, brown, blue and tiger trout.	Day ticket · turn up
Predator Lake	—	Not published acres	Pike	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Coarse day ticket: £8, one rod.
Coarse day ticket: £10, two rods.
Trout half-day ticket: £16, one rod, four hours.
Trout day ticket: £25, one rod.

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Kendal

Ratherheath Tarn

Kendal · Cumbria

Ratherheath Tarn

Ratherheath Tarn is a secluded woodland coarse fishery near Kendal, with 30 pegs and carp advertised to 25 lb-plus. There’s a cracking mix of species, plus six accessible pegs linked to private parking by a level path.

1 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Eel, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Ratherheath Tarn	—	Approximately 4.9 acres acres	Carp are advertised to 25 lb-plus; tench exceed 4 lb and bream exceed 6 lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Daytime fishing tickets — displayed range; individual category prices not confirmed: £4–£17

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Milnthorpe

Hall More Fishery

Milnthorpe · Cumbria

Hall More Fishery

Hall More gives you mixed coarse fishing on the smaller lake and fly fishing for trout on the larger one, all within Hall More Caravan Park near Milnthorpe. WADAA runs both, with day tickets, fishing platforms and an 8am-until-sunset fishing day.

2 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Eel, Trout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Coarse lake	—	Not published acres	Carp over 16lb, F1 carp, bream to 6lb, roach, perch, eels and gudgeon.	Day ticket · turn up
Game lake	—	Not published acres	Stocked with rainbow and brown trout.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Coarse-lake day tickets: £3–£11
Game-lake fly-fishing day tickets: £6–£32

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Penrith

Whins Pond

Penrith · Cumbria

Whins Pond

Whins Pond near Penrith offers mixed coarse fishing with carp, tench, bream and roach, plus platform pegs, lilies and overhanging trees. A cracking-looking mix on paper, but check the current ticket price, access arrangements and rules before loading the car.

1 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Whins Pond	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Undated pay-on-the-bank listing, explicitly marked as needing checking; duration and inclusions unconfirmed: £7

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Durham

Aldin Grange Lakes

Durham · Durham

Aldin Grange Lakes

Aldin Grange Lakes near Durham mixes three coarse lakes with two fly-only trout waters across roughly 20 acres of farmland. Plenty of choice for a match-minded session or a day on the fly, but check current prices before heading over: the published list is labelled 2024.

5 lakesCarp, Trout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Blackbird	—	Approximately 1 acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Swallow	—	Approximately 2 acres	Trout	Day ticket · turn up
Woodpecker	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Skylark	—	Not published acres	Trout	Day ticket · turn up
Kingfisher	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Coarse-lake ticket — published 2024 list: £15
Summer-evening coarse ticket, 3pm until dusk — published 2024 list: £10
Trout catch-and-release, four hours — published 2024 list: £15
Trout catch-and-release, full day — published 2024 list: £20

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Consett

Derwent Reservoir

Consett · Durham

Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Reservoir near Consett is a proper big-water option, with roughly 1,000 acres and rainbow trout, roach and pike to go at. Any-method fishing is offered on all banks, with a £12 coarse/pike day permit and parking included.

1 lakesTrout, Roach, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Derwent Reservoir	—	Approximately 1,000 acres	Trout, Roach, Pike	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Full-day eight-fish permit: £31
Concession eight-fish permit: £29
Full-day five-fish permit: £27
Under-17 day permit: £13, two fish

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Alnwick

Felton Fence Fishery

Alnwick · Northumberland

Felton Fence Fishery

Felton Fence Fishery offers carp and mixed coarse fishing near Morpeth, with compact carp waters, beginner-friendly Fox Lake and a day-and-night ticket option. Bring cash, and check lake coverage and junior ticket ages before heading over.

4 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Badger Lake	—	Approximately half an acre acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Fence Lake	—	Approximately one acre acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Mallard Lake	—	Not published acres	The fishery announced that Mallard was restocked with carp on 10 April 2026.	Day ticket · turn up
Fox Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day fishing — April and May 2026: £15
Children aged 10 and under — 27 May 2026: £10
Under-15 day fishing — 10 April 2026; confirm eligibility for ages 11–14: £10
24-hour day-and-night fishing — 10 April 2026: £30

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Corbridge

Whittle Dene Fishery

Corbridge · Northumberland

Whittle Dene Fishery

Three coarse-fishing reservoirs, roach, perch and skimmers, and a £9 day permit with parking included. Northern and Lower keep the walk manageable, while Great Southern means a 10–15-minute stroll with the tackle.

3 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Northern	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Lower	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Great Southern	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Full-day coarse fishing permit, 2026: £9

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Shildon

Eden Grange Fishery

Shildon · Durham

Eden Grange Fishery

Three lakes, mixed coarse fishing and a shot at a proper carp: Eden Grange in Shildon gives you a few ways to spend a day on the bank. Pleasure fishing needs no advance booking, but check match availability before loading the car.

3 lakesCarp, Tench, Chub, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Bream, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Hackworth Lake	—	Not published acres	Stocks carp, tench, chub, ide, roach, rudd, perch, skimmers and crucian carp.	Day ticket · turn up
Match Pond	—	Not published acres	Stocks carp, chub, ide, F1s, rudd and skimmers.	Day ticket · turn up
Runswater	—	Not published acres	Specimen carp reported up to 30lb. Also stocks tench, chub, ide, roach, rudd, perch, skimmers, F1s and crucian carp.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult full-day — one rod: £12
Adult full-day — two rods: £14
Adult full-day — three rods: £16
Concession full-day — one rod: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Ashington

Queen Elizabeth II Country Park Lake

Ashington · Northumberland

Queen Elizabeth II Country Park Lake

QEII is a proper big-water option in Ashington: roughly 40 acres with mixed coarse fishing and seasonal predator fishing. Day tickets are available, while club membership opens up night fishing under the club’s rules.

1 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Crucian, Tench, Pike, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park Lake	—	Approximately 40 acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Crucian, Tench, Pike, Perch	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Senior day ticket — published price dated 1 January 2021; check current charge: £8
Junior, OAP or disabled day ticket — published price dated 1 January 2021; check current charge: £4

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Ponteland

Bolam Lake

Ponteland · Northumberland

Bolam Lake

Bolam Lake is a single-lake coarse and predator venue near Belsay, with pike and perch fishing and council day, weekly and annual permits. A handy option for a predator session, but check the closed-season boundary dates before heading over.

1 lakesPike, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Bolam Lake	—	Approximately 24.7 acres (10 hectares) acres	Pike, Perch	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

2026–27 adult Bolam-only coarse-fishing day permit: £11.22
2026–27 adult Bolam-only coarse-fishing weekly permit: £19.58
2026–27 adult Bolam-only coarse-fishing annual permit: £29.87
2026–27 concession Bolam-only coarse-fishing day permit: £5.98

Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Rothbury

Fontburn Reservoir

Rothbury · Northumberland

Fontburn Reservoir

Fontburn is a proper-sized reservoir near Rothbury, with rainbow trout and roach on the menu. There’s day-ticket coarse fishing alongside fly, bait and spinning for trout, plus an accessible platform on the north shore.

1 lakesTrout, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Fontburn Reservoir	—	Approximately 86 acres	Trout are supplied by the on-site fish farm.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Full-day eight-fish trout permit: £31
Full-day five-fish trout permit: £27
Eight-fish concession permit: £29
Under-17 day permit: £13

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Hatherleigh

Stafford Moor Fishery

Hatherleigh · Devon

Stafford Moor Fishery

Stafford Moor has seven lakes covering mixed-bag pleasure fishing, matches and proper specimen carp sessions. Tanners brings the variety, while Beatties and Lodge carry the fishery’s headline carp claims.

7 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Tanners	—	5 acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Beatties	—	8 acres	The fishery reports carp to 41.5lb.	Pre-book only
Lodge	—	Almost 9 acres	The fishery reports carp to 44lb.	Pre-book only
Woodpecker	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Pines	—	Not published acres	Carp reported to 7lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Oak	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Willow	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Tanners adult day ticket: £14
Tanners junior day ticket, under-16s: £9
Beatties specimen fishing, including overnight fishing: £35 for each 24-hour session
Lodge specimen fishing, including overnight fishing: £35 for each 24-hour session

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Crediton

Creedy Lakes

Crediton · Devon

Creedy Lakes

Creedy Lakes is a woodland carp venue near Crediton, with islands, varied depths and day or night sessions on Main Lake. Top Lake is currently closed, so get your booking and tackle sorted for the main water.

2 lakesCarp, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Lake	—	Approximately 4.5 acres	Carp, Tench	Pre-book only
Top Lake	—	Just under 2 acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Day permit: £12 day permit covers 12 hours, 08:00–20:00, with up to two rods; Catch fee extra.
Night permit — confirm finish time: £25 advertised 24-hour night permit allows an 08:00 or 20:00 start, up to two rods; Catch fee extra.
Catch booking charges: Catch charges £2.49 per transaction, or offers £1.99 monthly membership without extra booking fees.

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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80%

Tavistock

Milemead Fisheries

Tavistock · Devon

Milemead Fisheries

Milemead Fisheries near Tavistock packs five lakes into a 22-acre site, with everything from float-only mixed fishing to exclusive carp and catfish sessions. Pick your lake carefully: the booking arrangements, rod limits and fishing styles vary quite a bit.

5 lakesCarp, Roach, Crucian, Bream, Rudd, Tench, Catfish, Barbel, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Lake 1 — Carp & Silvers	—	2 acres	Common, mirror and ghost carp to over 20lb, plus roach, crucians, bream, rudd and tench.	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 2 — Canal & Basin	—	0.5 acres	Carp to 5lb, tench to 2lb, crucians, roach, rudd, bream and gudgeon.	Day ticket · turn up
Lake 3 — Cat & Carp	—	2 acres	Wels catfish to 40lb, carp to 30lb, grass carp, barbel, perch, roach and skimmers.	Pre-book only
Lake 4 — Specimen Carp	—	2 acres	Approximately 120 carp, a lake record of 34lb 15oz, and grass carp to 29lb.	Pre-book only
Lake 5 — Boat Lake	—	1 acres	Carp to 30lb, Wels catfish to 71lb and grass carp to at least 25lb.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Lake 1 day tickets: £12; concessions £10
Lake 1 evening tickets: £8; evening concessions £7
Lake 1 24-hour tickets: £24, or £20 concession
Lake 2 day and evening tickets: £12, concessions £10; evening tickets £8, concessions £7

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Paignton

Newbarn Farm Angling Centre

Paignton · Devon

Newbarn Farm Angling Centre

Newbarn Farm in Paignton has six lakes and pools, with Mirror Lake for bigger carp and perch and five smaller waters for mixed-coarse fishing. There’s a tackle shop, bait, hot snacks and bailiff advice too — handy whether you’re chasing a lump or getting the kids started.

2 lakesCarp, Perch, Bream, Tench, Roach, Barbel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Mirror Lake	—	Over 1.25 acres	The fishery estimates its largest carp at 28–30lb and lists specimen perch over 4lb.	Day ticket · turn up
The Pools	—	Not published acres	The fishery lists carp to approximately 20lb, plus grass carp, bream, perch, tench, roach and stillwater barbel across the Pools.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Mirror Lake day tickets: £10 for two rods; £12 for three.
Mirror Lake night tickets: £20 for two rods; £22 for three.
Mirror Lake 24-hour tickets: £25 for two rods; £27 for three.
The Pools day ticket: £10

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Newquay

Gwinear Camping and Fishing

Newquay · Cornwall

Gwinear Camping and Fishing

Gwinear near Newquay gives you two properly different options: specimen carp approaching 40lb, or mixed coarse fishing on the Pleasure lake. There’s a tackle shop, free parking and camping on site, with accessible platforms on Pleasure too.

2 lakesCarp, Bream, Tench, Perch, Rudd, Roach

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Specimen	—	Not published acres	Carp approach 40lb.	Pre-book only
Pleasure	—	Not published acres	Carp reach 20lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Specimen summer day or night: £14 each
Specimen winter day or night: £10 each
Specimen 24 hours: £28 summer; £20 winter
Pleasure adult day: £12

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Newquay

Oakside Fishery

Newquay · Cornwall

Oakside Fishery

Oakside is a one-lake mixed coarse fishery at Whitecross, near Newquay, with four islands, plenty of features and fishery-reported carp exceeding 30 lb. Day and night fishing are available without booking, but check ticket prices before heading over — an increase was announced for 1 April 2026.

1 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Crucian

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Mixed coarse lake	—	3–3.5 acres; published estimates differ acres	The fishery reports carp exceeding 30 lb and tench reaching approximately 10 lb.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Published adult day ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £10
Published concession day ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £6
Published adult night ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £10
Published concession night ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £6

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Glastonbury

Avalon Fisheries

Glastonbury · Somerset

Avalon Fisheries

Avalon Fisheries at Westhay gives you three very different routes: mixed pleasure and match fishing on Moors, specimen carp on Heath, and limited-ticket syndicate fishing on Fenwood. Fancy a casual day or a proper carp session? Pick your lake before loading the car.

3 lakesCarp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Chub, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Moors	—	5 acres	Stocks carp, tench, bream, skimmers, roach, rudd, chub, perch and pike.	Day ticket · turn up
Heath	—	2 acres	Contains carp exceeding 30lb.	Pre-book only
Fenwood	—	Not published acres	Carp	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Moors adult day ticket, maximum two rods: £10
Moors adult evening ticket after 4pm, maximum two rods: £8
Moors under-16 and over-65 day ticket, maximum two rods: £8
Moors under-16 and over-65 evening ticket after 4pm, maximum two rods: £7

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Bridgwater

The Sedges Fishery

Bridgwater · Somerset

The Sedges Fishery

The Sedges near Bridgwater has three coarse lakes, 64 pegs and plenty of scope for pole, feeder and float fishing. Ten quid gets you a day's fishing, with tickets bought on the bank and no advance booking needed.

3 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Tile	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Brick	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day fishing: Day fishing costs £10 per angler.
Evening fishing: Evening fishing costs £7 per angler after 4pm.
Touring pitches: Touring pitches start at £16 nightly for two people, including 16A electricity but excluding fishing tickets.
Static caravans: Static caravans start at £350 weekly for four people, including all fishing tickets.

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Clevedon

Acorn Carp Fishery

Clevedon · Somerset

Acorn Carp Fishery

Acorn gives you two quite different days on the bank: specimen carp on the island-studded Main Lake, or match and pleasure fishing on Paddock. There’s an on-site tackle shop too — just check current prices and session times before loading the car.

2 lakesCarp, Roach, Bream, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Lake	—	3.5 acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Paddock Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Roach, Bream, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Main Lake advertised 12-hour day ticket — dated 1 March 2022, not confirmed 2026: £20 for two rods, bivvy or hut swim.
Main Lake advertised day ticket with three rods — dated 1 March 2022, not confirmed 2026: £25.
Main Lake 24-hour bivvy swim — dated 1 March 2022, not confirmed 2026: £30 for two rods or £35 for three.
Main Lake 24-hour hut swim — dated 1 March 2022, not confirmed 2026: £35 for two rods or £40 for three.

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Clevedon

Bullock Farm Fishery

Clevedon · Somerset

Bullock Farm Fishery

Five lakes, a proper mixed-coarse line-up and straightforward pay-on-the-bank fishing: Bullock Farm gives you plenty of choice for a day out. There’s a dedicated Carp Lake too, plus lakeside parking and plenty of level-access swims.

5 lakesCarp, Crucian, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Chub, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Match Lake	—	Not published acres	The fishery lists carp, crucians, tench, bream, roach, rudd, golden orfe, chub and perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Carp Lake	—	Not published acres	The fishery reports carp to 27.5lb.	Day ticket · turn up
North Pool	—	Not published acres	The fishery lists carp to 16lb, perch, skimmers, roach and rudd.	Day ticket · turn up
South Pool	—	Not published acres	The fishery lists bream to 6lb, carp, skimmers, roach, rudd and tench.	Day ticket · turn up
Rushcombe Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day fishing: £11
Concession day fishing — ages 14 and under, OAPs and disabled anglers: £9
Evening ticket — four hours of daylight or less: £9
Adult annual season ticket: £220

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Gillingham

Coking Farm Fishery

Gillingham · Dorset

Coking Farm Fishery

Coking Farm Fishery near Gillingham packs ten lakes into a 52-acre complex, with carp fishing, catfish in Alder and overnight sessions available. There’s a tackle shop, showers and café delivery to your swim — just get the booking terms and your lake’s price straight before loading the car.

8 lakesCarp, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Birch	—	Not published acres	Stocks carp.	Pre-book only
Alder	—	Not published acres	Stocks carp and catfish.	Day ticket · turn up
Oak	—	4.5 (historically listed) acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Meadow	—	4.25 (historically listed) acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Woodland	—	3.5 (historically listed) acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Long	—	4.5 (historically listed) acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Rush	—	3 (historically listed) acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Chestnut	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

2027 Birch/Clover/Orchard/Woodland/Long/Rush: £37.50/24h; £20/day when available.
2027 Oak/Meadow: £42.50/24h.
2027 Chestnut: £30/24h; £15/day.
Chestnut — undated section; confirm before booking: £35/24h; £18/day.

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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Dorchester

Revels Fishery

Dorchester · Dorset

Revels Fishery

Revels is a mixed coarse venue near Dorchester with several named waters, a separate specimen lake and a proper spread of species. There’s a tackle shop, camping and night fishing too, with some handy club concessions to check before you go.

7 lakesCarp, Trout

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Match	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Dead Tree	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Desperation	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Middle	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Specimen lake	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Trout lakes — referenced in concession exclusions	—	Not published acres	Trout	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Non-camper day ticket — undated visitor report, not a verified current tariff; rod allowance and lake coverage unspecified: £12
Camper fishing — undated visitor report, not a verified current tariff; duration and lake coverage unspecified: £6

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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79%

Wimborne Minster

Whitemoor Lakes

Wimborne Minster · Dorset

Whitemoor Lakes

Whitemoor Lakes at Holt, near Wimborne, packs five coarse waters into one day-ticket venue, with everything from mixed-species fishing to smaller carp-and-tench pools. Close parking, accessible paths and no booking for ordinary day visits keep the faff down — just bring cash.

5 lakesCarp, Crucian, Tench, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Chub, Eel, Barbel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Lake	—	2.5 acres	Carp, Crucian, Tench, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Chub, Eel	Day ticket · turn up
Canal Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Perch, Tench, Bream, Crucian, Roach, Rudd, Eel, Barbel, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Chester’s Lake	—	0.5 acres	Carp, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Little Chester’s Pool	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Old Stock Pond	—	Not published acres	Carp, Tench	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Published 2025 adult day ticket: £14
Published 2025 over-65 day ticket: £10
Published 2025 under-16 day ticket: £10
Published 2025 evening ticket — for fishing after 4pm: £7

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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72%

Warminster

Shearwater Lake

Warminster · Wiltshire

Shearwater Lake

A proper big-water option on the Longleat Estate: 36 woodland-fringed acres with carp, large shoals of bream and plenty of mixed-coarse variety. Book ahead, sort your parking and choose between a day session or a 24-hour stay.

1 lakesCarp, Bream, Pike, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Shearwater Lake	—	36 acres	Carp, Bream, Pike, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Tench	Pre-book only

Tickets

Normal day ticket — quoted by the angling association: £15 plus £2.49 booking fee, £17.49 total
Frome and District Angling Association discounted two-rod day ticket: £10
Adult three-rod 24-hour ticket — directory listing; confirm with Catch before booking: £25

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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68%

Uppingham

Wing Hall Fishing Lakes

Uppingham · Rutland

Wing Hall Fishing Lakes

Wing Hall has two mixed coarse lakes, each over an acre with 20 pitches, and a cracking spread of carp, tench, bream and other species. Bring cash, leave the boilies and groundbait at home, and check the odd two-rod tariff before heading over.

1 lakesCarp, Bream, Tench, Crucian, Roach, Chub, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Two coarse-fishing lakes	—	Each lake exceeds one acre acres	The fishery lists common carp, ghost carp, bream and tench; its guide additionally lists mirror, grass and crucian carp, roach, chub and rarely caught catfish.	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adults/over-14s: £10/day, one rod
Printed two-rod tariff — anomalous; confirm before visiting: £8/two rods
Under-14s — adult accompaniment required: £5/day, one rod
March–April: £4 after 5pm

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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67%

Slaithwaite

Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Slaithwaite · West Yorkshire

Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Proper canal fishing through Slaithwaite, with day-ticket access through Slaithwaite and District Angling Club. Roach, bream, carp and chub feature in the club’s stocking reports, and ordinary tickets need sorting before you wet a line.

2 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Eastern stretch — Lock 11 East to Tunnel End, Marsden	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Western stretch — Tunnel End to Lock 14 West	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket — effective from 1 April 2025; one rod and line: £6
Penalty day ticket: £12
Adult club membership — 2026/2027: £44
Concession club membership — 2026/2027: £22

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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65%

Thorne

Stainforth and Keadby Canal

Thorne · South Yorkshire

Stainforth and Keadby Canal

A proper canal option around Thorne, with 504 club-reported pegs, mixed coarse fishing and pike and perch worth a look in early winter. Published canal day tickets start at £3 for adults, though the club’s undated prices need checking before you go.

2 lakesPike, Perch, Carp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Thorne stretch — Maud’s Bridge to Dunstans Hill Bridge	—	Not published acres	Pike, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Hatfield Colliery length, Stainforth	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Published adult canal day ticket: £3, paid on the bank.
Published junior/concession canal ticket: £2, paid on the bank.
Published adult yearly book: £13, covering canal and pond.
Published junior/concession yearly book: £8, covering canal and pond.

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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66%

Gloucester

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Gloucester · Gloucestershire

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Proper canal fishing rather than a lake complex, with bream, roach and predators all in the mix. The Gloucester Canal Season Ticket covers towpath coarse fishing from Monk Meadow to the former railway bridge at Purton Lower—not the whole canal.

1 lakesBream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Zander

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Monk Meadow to the former railway bridge at Purton Lower	—	Not published acres	Bream, Roach, Pike, Perch, Zander	Pre-book only

Tickets

Season-ticket listing range; category prices require confirmation: £22–£30

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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51%

Clydach

Swansea Canal

Clydach · Swansea

Swansea Canal

Swansea Canal at Clydach is a permit-controlled canal venue, with Waterway Wanderers listing the stretch to Godre'r Graig. No day tickets here: sort your permit first, and keep expectations grounded rather than banking on commercial-style bags.

1 lakesEel

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Clydach to Godre'r Graig	—	Not published acres	Eel	Pre-book only

Tickets

Adult Waterway Wanderers permit: £28 for 12 months
Concession permit: £18 for 12 months
Junior permit: £7 for those aged 16 or younger when purchased

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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73%

Welshpool

Montgomery Canal

Welshpool · Powys

Montgomery Canal

A proper little canal venue around Welshpool, with club-controlled fishing, a handy towpath and a mixed bag of coarse species. The Welshpool section runs from Bridge 115 at Heulwen Wharf to Bridge 119a at Maes y Dre Footbridge.

1 lakesPerch, Roach, Pike, Tench, Carp, Rudd, Bream

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Welshpool fishing section — Bridge 115 at Heulwen Wharf to Bridge 119a at Maes y Dre Footbridge	—	Not published acres	Perch, Roach, Pike, Tench, Carp, Rudd, Bream	Day ticket · turn up

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71%

Bude

Bude Canal

Bude · Cornwall

Bude Canal

Bude Canal is a proper urban-and-rural canal venue with a day-ticket Main Canal, several association-controlled sections and a useful mix of carp, bream, roach, dace, perch and more. It looks bob on for anglers who like a roving canal session, with night fishing available on the Main Canal under the current ticket rules.

5 lakesCarp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Rudd, Tench, Crucian, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Rudd, Tench, Crucian	Day ticket · turn up
Middle Pound	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Rudd, Tench, Crucian	Pre-book only
Navigation and River section	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Rudd, Tench, Crucian, Chub	Pre-book only
Hele Bridge Stock Pond	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Tench, Crucian, Perch	Syndicate · invite only
Whalesborough Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Tench, Crucian, Perch	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Adult day ticket: £7 per rod
Adult weekly day ticket: £30 per rod
Under-18s, over-65s and registered disabled day ticket: £5 per rod
Under-18s, over-65s and registered disabled weekly day ticket: £20 per rod

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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71%

Hinckley

Ashby Canal

Hinckley · Leicestershire

Ashby Canal

A proper rural canal stretch from Coton Bridge 40 to Carlton Bridge 44, managed by Ashby Angling Club. It offers mixed coarse and predator fishing, but you’ll need a named club ticket — there are no day tickets or guest tickets.

1 lakesBream, Carp, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd, Tench

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Ashby Canal, Coton Bridge 40 to Carlton Bridge 44	—	Not published acres	The club reports mixed catches, larger skimmers and bream, and larger canal carp on the stretch.	Syndicate · invite only

Tickets

Standard adult ticket, 2025/2026 season: £75
Senior ticket, 2025/2026 season: £65
Junior ticket, 2025/2026 season: £25
Premium or night-fishing ticket, 2025/2026 season: £230

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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77%

Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir

Grantham Canal

Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir · Lincolnshire

Grantham Canal

A cracking, club-controlled stretch of the Grantham Canal near Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir, with day tickets, year-round fishing and a proper mix of canal species. There are six named sections, including a match length and a carp stretch.

6 lakesRudd, Roach, Perch, Tench, Bream, Pike, Carp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Woolsthorpe Wharf–The Duck	—	Not published acres	Rudd, Roach, Perch, Tench, Bream, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Half Mile Section	—	Not published acres	The section has been comprehensively stocked.	Day ticket · turn up
Twin Bridges Section	—	Not published acres	Rudd, Roach, Perch, Tench, Bream, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Jack Topps Section	—	Not published acres	Rudd, Roach, Perch	Day ticket · turn up
Muston Bridge Section	—	Not published acres	Rudd, Roach, Perch, Carp, Pike	Day ticket · turn up
Fruit Farm Section	—	Not published acres	Rudd, Roach, Perch, Pike	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Adult day ticket: £4.00
Concessionary day ticket: £3.00
Junior day ticket: £2.00
Adult annual membership: £25.00

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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70%

Beeston

Beeston Canal

Beeston · Nottinghamshire

Beeston Canal

Beeston Canal is a proper club-controlled canal stretch running from Beeston Lock to Lenton, with more than 150 pegs and a handy mix of canal and river fish. Roach and bream are the main targets, with large chub, perch and the occasional carp adding a bit of spice.

1 lakesRoach, Bream, Chub, Carp, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Beeston Canal — Beeston Lock to Lenton	—	Not published acres	Roach, Bream, Chub, Carp, Perch	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Full membership, 2025/2026 season: £65, including a £20 joining fee for new members
Disabled or over-65 membership, 2025/2026 season: £55, including a £20 joining fee for new members
Junior membership, 2025/2026 season: £18, including a £5 joining fee; applies to anglers under 17 on 16 June 2025
Club water key: £15

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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61%

Leek

Caldon Canal

Leek · Staffordshire

Caldon Canal

Caldon Canal near Leek is a proper coarse-fishing canal with day and season permits, plus chub, dace, bream, carp and roach in the mix. Sort the permit details before travelling, as current prices, hours and night fishing haven’t been published.

2 lakesChub, Roach, Bream, Carp, Perch

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Caldon Canal	—	Not published acres	The fishery listing reports that the water is not stocked.	Day ticket · turn up
Leek Branch	—	Not published acres	The fishery listing reports that the water is not stocked.	Day ticket · turn up

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71%

Sandhurst

Sandhurst Lake

Sandhurst · Berkshire

Sandhurst Lake

Sandhurst Lake is a 14-acre specimen carp venue on Swan Lane, near Sandhurst and listed by the fishery with a Yateley, Hampshire postal address. It offers pre-booked 23-hour day tickets, serious carp fishing and a proper chance of a 40lb-plus lump.

1 lakesCarp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Sandhurst Lake	—	14 acres acres	More than 400 carp; carp average approximately 26lb, with carp over 40lb present. Published venue record: 50lb 3oz. Bream to 16lb-plus are listed.	Pre-book only

Tickets

23-hour ticket — two rods: £35
23-hour ticket — three rods: £40

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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71%

Ingatestone

Par Fishery

Ingatestone · Essex

Par Fishery

Par Fishery has two roughly 4-acre lakes near West Horndon and Upminster. It’s aimed squarely at carp anglers, with decent reported carp to around 40 lb, plus mixed coarse species and some very serious Wels catfish.

2 lakesCarp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Catfish

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Tillingham Lake	—	Approximately 4 acres acres	Approximately 80–100 carp; around 15 thirty-pound carp at the right time of year; at least four carp exceeding 35 lb.	Pre-book only
Faraway Lake	—	Approximately 4 acres acres	Approximately 80–100 carp; available fishery listings put carp at approximately 38–40 lb.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Tillingham Lake individual angler — up to 3 rods, 12 hours: £20
Tillingham Lake individual angler — up to 3 rods, 24 hours: £40
Whole-lake Tillingham booking — 36 hours: £525
Whole-lake Tillingham booking — 120 hours: £1,750

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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83%

Bridgwater

Summerhayes Fisheries

Bridgwater · Somerset

Summerhayes Fisheries

Summerhayes Fisheries near Bridgwater is a cracking five-lake complex, with approachable mixed-coarse waters, match lakes and a proper Big 8 specimen option. Open dawn till dusk every day, with night fishing available on Big 8 by booking.

5 lakesCarp, Bream, Crucian, Tench, Perch, Roach, Rudd

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Sellick’s Pond	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream, Crucian, Tench	Day ticket · turn up
Long’s Match Lake	—	Not published acres	Carp, Bream	Day ticket · turn up
Little 8	—	Not published acres	Carp, Perch, Roach, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up
Big 8	—	Approximately 3.5 acres acres	Big 8 is stocked with high-double carp, around fifty carp over 20lb and fish over 30lb.	Pre-book only
Denny’s Pond	—	Not published acres	Carp, Roach, Rudd	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Day ticket: Sellick’s, Long’s and Denny’s: £11
Concession day ticket: Sellick’s, Long’s and Denny’s: £10
Second rod on Sellick’s, Long’s and Denny’s: £2
Big 8 day fishing, up to three rods: £17.50

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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78%

Hordle

Hordle Lakes

Hordle · Hampshire

Hordle Lakes

Hordle Lakes is a cracking multi-lake coarse and carp fishery at Golden Hill, Ashley Lane, Hordle, near New Milton. There’s a proper mix here, from beginner-friendly Tiddler Lake to specimen carp on Kingfisher.

7 lakesCarp, Tench, Roach, Perch, Bream, Crucian, Rudd, Chub

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Kingfisher	—	Not published acres	Carp reported to about 31lb, with many fish in the mid-to-high 20lb range.	Pre-book only
Willow	—	Approximately 0.7 acres acres	Carp to about 20lb, tench to 5lb, plus roach, perch and skimmer bream.	Pre-book only
Long	—	Approximately 0.9 acres acres	Carp to 20lb-plus, crucian carp to 2lb, roach and perch to about 2lb, plus bream.	Day ticket · turn up
Spring	—	Approximately 0.7 acres acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Crucian, Perch, Rudd, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Tench	—	Not published acres	Tench, Carp, Bream, Roach, Crucian, Perch, Rudd, Chub	Day ticket · turn up
Tiddler	—	Approximately 0.1 acres acres	Carp to about 5lb, silver fish and perch.	Day ticket · turn up
Bob's Lake / Canal Lake	—	Approximately 1.6 acres acres	Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Crucian, Perch, Rudd, Chub	Day ticket · turn up

Tickets

Kingfisher standard day ticket: £15 for 8am-6pm, up to three rods
Willow standard day ticket: £13 for 8am-6pm, up to two rods
Other lakes standard ticket: £13 for 7am-7pm, up to two rods
Guest ticket: £5

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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76%

South Molton

Furzebray Carp Lakes

South Molton · Devon

Furzebray Carp Lakes

Furzebray Carp Lakes is a proper North Devon carp venue with three very different waters, from big-fish Island Lake to the more compact, feature-packed Copse Lake. Everything is pre-booked, with day tickets and longer bookings available on Willow and Copse.

4 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Island Lake	—	Approximately 3 acres acres	Approximately 100 carp; most are over 20lb, with more than 30 over 30lb, seven reported over 40lb and a lake record of 51lb.	Pre-book only
Willow Lake	—	Not published acres	Approximately 150 carp, reportedly reaching 36lb or more.	Day ticket · turn up
Copse Lake	—	Approximately 1.5 acres acres	Approximately 50 carp, reportedly reaching the upper thirties.	Day ticket · turn up
Furzebray Carp Lakes complex	—	Not published acres	Carp	Pre-book only

Tickets

Island Lake weekly booking, Saturday 9am to Friday 1pm: £1,900, with a £600 deposit
Island Lake guest fishing with holiday accommodation: £300 per person per week
Willow Lake whole-lake 48-hour booking: £280, with a £140 deposit
Willow Lake whole-lake weekly booking: £840, with a £340 deposit

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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74%

Shifnal

The Monument Fishery

Shifnal · Shropshire

The Monument Fishery

The Monument is a proper specimen carp complex near Shifnal, with two booked-session lakes and some serious upper-end carp claims. Monument 2 is the headline water, with reported fish beyond 50lb.

2 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Monument 1	—	Approximately 8 acres acres	Carp	Pre-book only
Monument 2	—	10 acres acres	RH Fisheries reports an initial stocking of about 650 carp, more than 100 carp over 30lb and 14 carp over 40lb; Bella is reported at 51lb 12oz.	Pre-book only

Tickets

2026 summer — 36-hour session: £80 per 36-hour session, with £40 deposit and £40 payable on arrival.
2026 winter — 36-hour session: £70 per 36-hour session, with £40 deposit and £30 payable on arrival.

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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80%

Fairford

Whelford Pools Fishery

Fairford · Gloucestershire

Whelford Pools Fishery

Whelford Pools Fishery is a proper Gloucestershire carp venue between Fairford and Lechlade, run under The Carpswolds name. There’s a day-ticket 24-hour option on Top Lake, plus several exclusive-use lakes with their own accommodation and facilities.

4 lakesCarp, Tench, Perch, Pike

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Top Lake	—	Approximately 3 acres acres	Approximately 250 carp, listed from 10lb to 46lb; 35 recorded carp over 30lb and 10 recorded carp over 35lb.	Day ticket · turn up
Willow Pool	—	Approximately 4 acres acres	Mixed-size carp from approximately 6lb to 40lb.	Pre-book only
Barley Pool	—	Not published acres	Approximately 120 carp to 32lb.	Pre-book only
Bramble Mere	—	Not published acres	Approximately 250 carp from single figures to over 30lb; tench to 10lb, perch to 4lb and pike to 20lb.	Pre-book only

Tickets

Top Lake: adults and anglers aged 12 or over, 24 hours: £30 per 24 hours
Top Lake: non-fishing guests: £10 per 24 hours
Barley Pool: £120 per night, minimum booking of two nights
Gate opening outside normal hours: £20

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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77%

Cullompton

Digger Lakes

Cullompton · Devon

Digger Lakes

Digger Lakes is a two-lake carp venue near Willand, Cullompton, with day and night tickets, online booking and a proper mix of pleasure and specimen fishing. Snails Lake offers the bigger head of carp and fish over 30lb, while Persey’s Pool tops out around 30lb.

2 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Snails Lake	—	Approximately 5 acres acres	More than 200 carp; carp above 30lb, with historical reports of fish over 40lb.	Pre-book only
Persey’s Pool	—	Approximately 3.8–4 acres acres	Approximately 140 carp, ranging from double figures to around 30lb.	Pre-book only

Tickets

12-hour ticket, two rods: £11
12-hour ticket, three rods: £14
Published 12-hour ticket range: Approximately £10–£14, depending on rods and lake
Showers: £2

Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — always confirm with the fishery.

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