Every water we cover

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.

66%

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

78%

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.

61%

Newark-on-Trent · Nottinghamshire

Portland Fishing Lakes

Portland Fishing Lakes at Sibthorpe offers mixed coarse and match fishing, with pleasure anglers paying the bailiff at their peg. Check ahead for lake availability, current prices and opening times — those details need a quick call.

8 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Buzzard	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Canal	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Four Island	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Heron	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Kingfisher	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Long Island	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Old Wood	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up
Woodpecker	—	Not published acres	Carp	Day ticket · turn up

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

79%

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.

75%

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.

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.

72%

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.

68%

Oakham · Rutland

Stretton Lakes

Stretton Lakes offers mixed coarse day-ticket fishing in Rutland, with carp, tench, bream and silvers to go at. Handy parking, anglers’ toilets and an onsite bait-and-tackle shop keep the practical faff down.

1 lakesCarp

Lake	Pegs	Size	Stock	Access
Main water	—	Not published acres

Tickets

One rod — undated published price; confirm before travelling: £6
Extra rod — undated published price; confirm before travelling: £1
Concessions — eligibility and rod allowance unspecified; confirm before travelling: £4

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

77%

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.

76%

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.

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.

70%

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.

61%

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.

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.