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The fishery map
Every venue we've got a proper guide for — 219 so far, and it fills up on its own as new ones go live. Tap a pin for the guide.
219 venues shown
Northamptonshire
Stanwick Lakes Fisheries
Stanwick, near Raunds · NN9 6GD
Lakes: Elsons (Pre-book only), Mallard (Day ticket), Swan (Day ticket), Coot (Day ticket), Carpark (Day ticket), Roman (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Bluebell Lakes
Tansor, near Oundle · PE8 5HP
Lakes: Kingfisher (Day ticket), Swan (Day ticket), Bluebell (Day ticket), Sandmartin (Day ticket), Mallard (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Grand Union Canal
Stoke Bruerne · NN12 7SE
Lakes: Stoke Bruerne section — Grand Union Canal (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day-ticket fishing is dawn to dusk only.
Ravensthorpe Reservoir
Northampton · NN6 8EJ
Lakes: Ravensthorpe Reservoir (Syndicate)
Opening times: 24-hour access
Pitsford Water
Northampton · NN6 9BN
Lakes: Pitsford Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Drayton Reservoir
Daventry · NN11 0SG
Lakes: Drayton Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: Weekday day-ticket gates open 7:30am. Weekend day-ticket gates open 7am. Confirm daily closing time with bailiff. Overnight fishing available; venue advertises 24-hour operation.
Boddington Reservoir
Southam · NN11 6XU
Lakes: Boddington Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open dawn until dusk.
Naseby Reservoir
Market Harborough · NN6 6DH
Lakes: Naseby Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: seven days weekly, 08:00–17:00
Castle Ashby Fishery
Wellingborough · NN7 1LF
Lakes: Scotland Pond (Day ticket), Grendon Pond (Day ticket), Brickyard Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Contact Brett for current fishery opening times; fixed hours are not published.
Lincolnshire
Norton Disney
Norton Disney, Lincoln · LN6 9QH
Lakes: Pettitt’s (Day ticket), Holden’s (Day ticket), Turner’s (Day ticket), Billy’s (Day ticket), Hodgett’s (Day ticket), Stock’s (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Embryo Angling Norton Disney
Norton Disney · LN6 9QH
Lakes: Billy’s Lake (Day ticket), Hodgett’s Lake (Day ticket), Holden’s Lake (Day ticket), Pettitt’s Lake (Day ticket), Stock’s Lake (Day ticket), Turner’s Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: April 1–October 31: main gates open 07:00–20:00. November 1–March 31: main gates open 08:00–17:00.
Westwood Lakes
Boston · PE21 7JA
Lakes: Falcon (Day ticket), Hawk (Day ticket), Kestrel (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket), Osprey (Day ticket), Skylark (Day ticket), Swallow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day ticket: £9, covering 07:30–18:00. Guest day ticket: £9, dawn to dusk, pleasure fishing only. Guest weekly ticket: £40, dawn to dusk, pleasure fishing only. Open matches draw at 08:45 in Fisherman's Rest café; fishing 10:15–15:15, subject to change.
Messingham Sands Fishery
Messingham · DN17 3PN
Lakes: Oak Tree Pond (Day ticket), North Lake (Day ticket), South Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Monday–Friday 7:30am–dusk and Saturday–Sunday 7am–dusk, including holidays.
Woodland Waters
Ancaster · NG32 3RT
Lakes: Specimen Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Small Carp Lake (Day ticket), Birch Lake (Day ticket), Roach Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Bain Valley Fisheries
Tattershall · LN4 4PQ
Lakes: Halifax (Day ticket), Spitfire (Day ticket), Hurricane (Day ticket), Stirling (Day ticket), Wellington (Syndicate), Lancaster (Syndicate), Mosquito (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Winter opening hours are 7am until dusk. Summer opening hours are 7am–8pm.
S&R Fishery
Caistor · LN7 6SF
Lakes: Sandpit Lake (Day ticket), Specimen Lake (Pre-book only), Retreat Lake (Pre-book only), Charlie's Pool (Pre-book only), Bear Pool (Pre-book only), Jacqui's Pool (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Sandpit arrival is 11am; departure is 10am, despite tickets being labelled 24/48 hours. Bear Pool arrival is noon; departure is 10:30am. Charlie's page gives conflicting arrival/departure times; confirm them when booking. Jacqui's arrival is 2:30pm; departure is 10am.
Toft Newton Reservoir
Market Rasen · LN8 3NE
Lakes: Toft Newton Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: One directory lists daily opening around 08:00 until dusk, year-round with occasional holiday closures. Another directory lists a 1 February–15 December season; current season and hours remain unconfirmed.
Grantham Canal
Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir · NG32 1NY
Lakes: Woolsthorpe Wharf–The Duck (Day ticket), Half Mile Section (Day ticket), Twin Bridges Section (Day ticket), Jack Topps Section (Day ticket), Muston Bridge Section (Day ticket), Fruit Farm Section (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Oxfordshire
Linear Fisheries
Hardwick, near Witney · OX29 7QF
Lakes: St Johns (Day ticket), Manor Farm (Pre-book only), Brasenose One (Day ticket), Brasenose Two (Day ticket), Oxlease (Day ticket), Hunts Corner (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Orchid Lakes
Dorchester-on-Thames · OX10 7LP
Lakes: Orchid Lake (Pre-book only), Club Lake (Pre-book only), Willow Pool (Pre-book only), The Old Nursery (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Clattercote Reservoir
Banbury · OX17 1EN
Lakes: Clattercote Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open 24 hours.
Milton Pools Fishery
Oxford · OX44 7JE
Lakes: Specimen Lake (Day ticket), House Lake (Day ticket), Len’s Match Lake (Day ticket), Kidney Lake (Day ticket), Campbell’s Match Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 07:30–18:30 daily.
Oxford Canal
Banbury · OX16 5QE
Lakes: Central Banbury (Day ticket), Alcan (Day ticket), Hospital (Day ticket), Bankside (Day ticket), Twyford (Day ticket), Kings Sutton (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Farmoor Reservoir
Oxford · OX2 9NS
Lakes: Farmoor 1 (Day ticket), Farmoor 2 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open year-round, normally daylight hours. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Nottinghamshire
A1 Pits
South Muskham, Newark · NG23 6EQ
Lakes: Pit 1 (Day ticket), Pit 2 (Day ticket), Pit 3 (Day ticket), Pit 4 (Day ticket), Pit 5 (Day ticket), Pit 6 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Hallcroft Fishery
Retford · DN22 7RA
Lakes: Moat Pool (Day ticket), Bridge Pool (Day ticket), Croft Pool (Day ticket), River Ponds (Day ticket), Reed Pool (Day ticket), Canal Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: The tackle shop opens weekdays 7:30am–5pm and weekends 7am–5pm.
Hayton Lakes
Retford · DN22 9JL
Lakes: Gadwall (Pre-book only), Wigeon (Day ticket), Shoveler (Day ticket), Goldeneye (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket), Pintail (Day ticket), Little Grebe (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open throughout the year. Main website currently lists gates open 07:00–19:00; check seasonal changes before travelling. Ticket office opens daily 09:00–17:00. Last admission is two hours before gate closing.
Sherwood Forest Fishery
Mansfield · NG21 9HL
Lakes: Cavendish (Day ticket), Sherwood (Day ticket), Holmedale (Day ticket), Maunside (Day ticket), Langdale Channel (Day ticket)
Opening times: Monday–Sunday opening hours of 07:30–16:00
Janson Fishery
Bingham · NG13 9FA
Lakes: Tomo’s Pool (Day ticket), Donut Pool (Day ticket), Aubreys (Day ticket), Match Pool (Day ticket), Munroes (Day ticket), Redmile One (Pre-book only), Redmile Two (Day ticket), Caravan Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 7am–4pm
Cromwell Lake
Newark-on-Trent · NG23 6JE
Lakes: Cromwell Lake (Pre-book only), Cromwell Pool (Pre-book only)
Opening times: March–October, 08:00–20:00. November–February, 08:00–18:00.
Beeston Canal
Beeston · NG9 1LZ
Lakes: Beeston Canal — Beeston Lock to Lenton (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open all year; there is no closed season on Beeston Canal.
Essex
Fryerning Fisheries (XL Carp)
Ingatestone · CM4 0EA
Lakes: Main Lake (Syndicate), Valley Lake (Syndicate), Car Park Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Crow Green Fishery
Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood · CM15 9SJ
Lakes: Main Lake (Pre-book only), Car Park Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Birds Green Fishery
Fyfield, near Ongar · CM5 0FL
Lakes: Top Lake (Day ticket), Bottom Lake (Day ticket), Bridge Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Newland Hall Fishery
Chelmsford · CM1 4LH
Lakes: Brook Lake (Day ticket), Moat Lake (Day ticket), Park Lake (Day ticket), Osiers Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing operates 24 hours daily, seven days weekly. Entry is restricted to 06:00–20:00; departure is possible anytime.
A12 Lakes
Chelmsford · CM2 6NX
Lakes: Specimen 1 (Pre-book only), Specimen 2 (Pre-book only), Canal Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Open all year; day and night fishing advertised. April 1–October 31: gates open 07:30–18:00. November 1–March 31: gates open 07:30–16:30.
Churchwood Fisheries
Brentwood · CM15 0HX
Lakes: Churchwood (Pre-book only), Jenkins (Pre-book only), Catfish Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Crowsheath Lakes
Billericay · CM11 1JT
Lakes: Specimen Lake (Day ticket), Crowsnest (Pre-book only), Carp Canal (Day ticket), Pleasure Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: 7am–7pm every day
Clavering Lakes
Saffron Walden · CB11 4RL
Lakes: Specimen Lake (Pre-book only), Carp Lake (Pre-book only), Predator Lake (Pre-book only), Match Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 06:30–18:30 daily; no admission outside these hours.
Chigborough Farm & Fisheries
Maldon · CM9 4RE
Lakes: May Water (Pre-book only), Heybridge Mere (Pre-book only), Scraley Mere (Pre-book only), Home Water (Pre-book only), Rook Hall (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Coarse lakes open year-round except Christmas Day.
Berners Hall Fishery
Ongar · CM5 0TB
Lakes: The Res (Pre-book only), Meadow Lake (Pre-book only), Poultons Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Directories list the fishery as operating 24 hours daily; this does not establish unrestricted arrival times.
Ardleigh Reservoir
Colchester · CO7 7PT
Lakes: Ardleigh Reservoir (Day ticket), Wick Lane Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Daytime season access is dawn–dusk; no fixed Ardleigh gate timetable was verified.
Hanningfield Reservoir
Chelmsford · CM3 8HX
Lakes: Hanningfield Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 08:00–20:00 or half an hour before sunset.
Par Fishery
Ingatestone · RM14 3PB
Lakes: Tillingham Lake (Pre-book only), Faraway Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 7am–7pm; confirm this directly before travelling.
Kent
Elphicks Fisheries
Horsmonden · TN12 8EL
Lakes: North Lake (Day ticket), Pullens Lake (Day ticket), West End Lake (Day ticket), Plantation Lake (Day ticket), Prairie Lake (Day ticket), Kettles Lake (Day ticket), Sandwich Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Monk Lakes
Marden, near Maidstone · TN12 9BS
Lakes: Mallard Lake (Pre-book only), Bridges Lake (Day ticket), Puma Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Cottington Lakes
Sholden, near Deal · CT14 0AR
Lakes: New Pepper Lake (Pre-book only), Christine Lake (Pre-book only), Heron Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Hawkhurst Fish Farm
Hawkhurst · TN18 4RT
Lakes: Main Lake (Pre-book only), Dove Lake (Pre-book only), Four Trees (Pre-book only), Quarry (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Junior Lakes (Day ticket), Specimen Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Main Lake: 12-hour fishing, 7am–7pm, costs £25 adult or £20 junior; 24 hours costs £40 adult or £35 junior. Dove Lake: 12-hour fishing, 7am–7pm, costs £25 adult or £20 junior; 24 hours costs £40 adult or £35 junior. Quarry: 7am–7pm ticket £20, minimum age 12; spectator £10; no concessions. Match Lake: adult or junior day ticket, 7am–7pm, £15; spectator £7.50. Junior Lakes open daily 10am–5pm, including bank holidays; last entry 4pm. Junior Lakes close from the end of October until mid-February; exact dates are announced on the fishery's social channels.
Orchard Place Farm Fishing
Paddock Wood · TN12 6NY
Lakes: Lake 1 (Pre-book only), Lake 2 (Pre-book only), Lake 4 (Pre-book only), Lake 5 (Day ticket), Lake 7 (Pre-book only), Lake 8 (Pre-book only), Lake 9 (Pre-book only), Lake 10 (Day ticket)
Opening times: from 7am all year; no closing time stated on the homepage.
Hartley Lands Fishery
Cranbrook · TN17 3PS
Lakes: Bramley (Day ticket), Nick's (Day ticket), Pear Tree (Day ticket), Henniker (Day ticket), Reservoir (Day ticket), Finches (Day ticket), Samson (Day ticket)
Opening times: Summer opening: 07:00–19:00. Winter opening: 07:00–17:30.
Royal Military Canal
Hythe · CT21 4NB
Lakes: Seabrook–West Hythe (Day ticket), West Hythe–Giggers Green (Day ticket), Lympne Bridge–West Hythe Dam (Syndicate), Stade Street Bridge–Ladies Walk Footbridge (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Bewl Water
Lamberhurst · TN3 8JH
Lakes: Bewl Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: Bank fishing hours are sunrise to sunset. Fishing boats are available from 9am. Boats must return by the time displayed on the jetty clock. The visitor FAQ lists site opening at 8am and gates closing at 8pm.
Surrey
Old Bury Hill Lakes
Westcott, near Dorking · RH4 3JU
Lakes: Milton Lake (Day ticket), Bonds Lake (Day ticket), Temple Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Twynersh Fishing Complex
Chertsey · KT16 9EJ
Lakes: Old Match Lake (Day ticket), Pit 2 (Day ticket), Pit 5 (Day ticket), Pit 7 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Newdigate Farms Estate Fishery
Dorking · RH5 5DL
Lakes: Centre Lake (Day ticket), Snake Lake (Day ticket), Paddock Lake (Day ticket), Copse Meadow (Day ticket), Guinea Lake (Day ticket), Bean Lake (Day ticket), Lodge (Day ticket), Canal (Syndicate)
Opening times: 7am until 30 minutes before sunset
Willinghurst Fishery
Cranleigh · GU5 0SQ
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Christmas Tree (Day ticket), Pittance (Day ticket), Oak Tree (Day ticket), Cherry Tree (Day ticket), Top (Day ticket), Old (Day ticket), New (Day ticket)
Opening times: Main/Christmas Tree gates: 06:30–20:00. Other described open lakes: 06:30–19:00.
Thorpe Lea Fishery
Egham · TW20 8LH
Lakes: Thorpe Lea (Pre-book only)
Opening times: No closed season; tickets advertised for 363 days annually. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Homepage/contact gate access: 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00, each for 15 minutes. Those pages state gates close at 10:15 until the following day. Office hours: 08:00–16:00. Opening-time conflict: rules page says 08:00–16:00 before gates lock; confirm access when booking.
Willow Park Fishery
Aldershot · GU12 6RE
Lakes: Big Lake (Pre-book only), Middle Lake (Day ticket), Small Lake (Day ticket), Stock Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Published gate hours are 7am–7pm. Tackle-shop hours are 7am–7pm daily. Cafe hours are Sunday–Thursday 8am–3pm and Friday–Saturday 8am–6pm.
Basingstoke Canal
Woking · GU21 4LJ
Lakes: Basingstoke Canal — Woking section (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Buckinghamshire
Farlows Lake
Iver · SL0 9LL
Lakes: Lake 1 (Day ticket), Lake 2 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Alders Farm Fishery
Milton Keynes · MK17 9AH
Lakes: Ash Lake (Day ticket), Pines Lake (Day ticket), Oak Lake (Syndicate), Mylo's Pond (Day ticket), Wood (Day ticket), Pump (Day ticket)
Opening times: The homepage states that the fishery opens daily at 07:30 and closes at 16:30 during winter. Closing-time information conflicts: the hours page lists 07:30–18:30 daily but also says fishing currently ends at 18:00, with gates closing at 18:30; confirm before travelling. Monday tackle-shop hours are 07:30–12:00, with no admission after noon according to the homepage.
Westfield Fishery
Marlow · SL7 2HE
Lakes: Main carp lake (Pre-book only), Coarse stream (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Day-ticket hours: 07:00–19:00. Night-ticket hours: 17:00–07:00. 24-hour tickets run 07:00–07:00; the homepage places a November 1–March 1 availability restriction beneath this ticket.
Oakfield Fishery
Aylesbury · HP18 0EQ
Lakes: Brook (Day ticket), Swallow (Day ticket), Red Kite (Pre-book only)
Opening times: dawn until dusk
Berkshire
Dinton Pastures
Hurst, near Wokingham · RG10 0TH
Lakes: White Swan Lake (Day ticket), River Loddon (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Seven Lakes Fishery
Aldermaston · RG7 4PQ
Lakes: Lake 1, Predator Lake (Day ticket), Lake 2, Match Lake (Day ticket), Lake 3, Match Lake (Day ticket), Lake 4, Stock Pond (Day ticket), Lake 5, Beginners Lake (Day ticket), Lake 6, Specimen Carp Lake (Day ticket), Lake 7, Runs Water Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Published opening-hours table lists March–October, 07:00–19:00 daily. Published opening-hours table lists November–February, 07:00–16:00 daily.
Royal Berkshire Fishery
Windsor · SL4 4TE
Lakes: Lake 1 (Day ticket), Lake 2 (Day ticket), Lake 3 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Finch Farm Fishery
Maidenhead · SL6 3ST
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Anaconda (Day ticket), Cat Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Summer opening: 6am–6pm, daily. Winter opening: 7am–5pm or dusk. Closing times may vary; the fishery directs visitors to Facebook for current times.
Sandhurst Lake
Sandhurst · GU47 9DA
Lakes: Sandhurst Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: From March 2023, day tickets start at 10am and finish at 9am the following day. Fishery telephone enquiry hours are listed as 9am to 7pm.
Hampshire
Broadlands Lakes
Calmore, near Romsey · SO40 2RX
Lakes: Main Lake (Broadlands Lake) (Day ticket), Lower Lake (Day ticket), Family Lake (Match Lake) (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Gold Valley Lakes
Aldershot · GU11 2PT
Lakes: Gold Lake (Day ticket), Middle Lake (Day ticket), Bat Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Orchard Lakes
New Milton · BH25 5TD
Lakes: Match Lake (Day ticket), Main Lake (Day ticket), Tench Lake (Day ticket), Jimmy’s Lake (Day ticket), Jakes Pool (Day ticket), Aikin’s Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: May–September opening is 7:30am; closing times vary and must be checked with the fishery. October–April opening is 7:30am–5pm.
Dandy's Ford Fishery
Romsey · SO51 6DT
Lakes: Lodge Lake (Day ticket), Calvert Match Lake (Day ticket), Kingfishers Canal (Day ticket)
Opening times: Spring/summer gates: 07:30–19:30.
Hordle Lakes
Hordle · SO41 0GA
Lakes: Kingfisher (Pre-book only), Willow (Pre-book only), Long (Day ticket), Spring (Day ticket), Tench (Day ticket), Tiddler (Day ticket), Bob's Lake / Canal Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: General summertime opening hours are 7am-6pm, with last check-in at 5pm. General winter opening hours are 8am-4pm, with last check-in at 3pm. The tackle shop closes at 3pm in summer and 2pm in winter.
Warwickshire
Packington Somers Fishery
Meriden · CV7 7PL
Lakes: Molands (Day ticket), Gearys (Day ticket), Little Gearys (Day ticket), Willow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Tunnel Barn Farm
Shrewley · CV35 7AN
Lakes: High Pool (Day ticket), New Pool (Day ticket), Extension Pool (Day ticket), House Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Coventry Canal
Nuneaton · CV10 7FD
Lakes: Coventry Canal — Leicester Row Bridge 1 to Glebe Farm Bridge 34 (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal
Lapworth · B94 5RB
Lakes: Lapworth Section C — Stratford Canal, Bridge 38 to Lock 2 (Pre-book only), Lapworth Top Pound (Pre-book only), Grand Union Canal — Bridges 67 to 69 (Pre-book only), Stratford Canal — Bridge 31 to Lock 5 (Pre-book only), Stratford Canal — Lock 2 to Lock 5 (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Draycote Water
Rugby · CV23 8AB
Lakes: Draycote Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: Bank fishing hours: 07:30 until the designated boat-return time. Site locked before 07:30; tackle shop opens 08:00–14:00.
Makins Fishery
Nuneaton · CV11 6QJ
Lakes: Lake 1 (Day ticket), Lakes 2A/2B (Day ticket), Lake 3 (Day ticket), Lake 5 (Day ticket), Lagoon (Day ticket), Paddock (Day ticket), Reptile (Day ticket), Avon (Day ticket)
Opening times: Published April hours: daily 07:00–18:00; rods out 17:30; not confirmed October hours.
Kingsbury Water Park Fishery
Kingsbury · B76 0DY
Lakes: Pine Pool (Day ticket), Gibsons Pool (Day ticket), Mill Pool (Day ticket), Causeway Pool (Day ticket), Cliff Pool South (Day ticket), Canal (Pre-book only), Broomey Croft (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Lake fishing is available year-round; Canal and Broomey Croft are excluded from ordinary day tickets. From 1 April to 30 September, fishing may continue until 9pm; leave by 9:30pm. From 1 October to 31 March, ordinary fishing follows displayed park opening hours. Winter park hours: November–January 8am–4pm; February 8am–5pm; March and October 8am–6pm. Park gates open at 8am in April, 6:30am in May, 5:30am June–August and 7am in September.
Cuttle Mill Fishery
Sutton Coldfield · B76 9PU
Lakes: Mill Pool (Day ticket), Long Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Gates open 7am. Swim draw, when needed: 7:15am. Rules specify fishing 7:30am–dark. Overnight gates close approximately 10pm–7am; emergency movements only.
South Yorkshire
Hayfield Lakes
Auckley, near Doncaster · DN9 3NP
Lakes: Dannie's Island (Day ticket), Adam's Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Lindholme Lakes
Doncaster · DN9 1LF
Lakes: Beeches (Day ticket), Bennys (Day ticket), Bonsai (Day ticket), Laurels (Day ticket), Loco (Day ticket), Strip (Day ticket), Willows (Day ticket), Oasis (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Bank access starts at 7am; buy a ticket or report to the shop first. Leave before 9pm or darkness, whichever comes first. Shop opens daily, 7am–4:30pm.
Tyram Hall Fishery
Hatfield · DN7 6DR
Lakes: Island Lake (Day ticket), Horseshoe Lake (Pre-book only), Syndicate Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Published coarse-lake hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–19:00. Published coarse-lake weekend hours: 07:30–17:00. Winter opening times change; no separate winter timetable is supplied. No day tickets are issued after 16:00. The on-site café is listed as closed Mondays and open Tuesday–Friday 09:00–15:00. Café match-morning hours are listed as Saturday 07:30–16:00 and Sunday 07:30–15:00.
Aston Park Fisheries
Rotherham · S26 5PQ
Lakes: Bills (Day ticket), Butts (Day ticket), Eliysia’s (Day ticket), Lanta (Day ticket), Lilly (Day ticket), Split (Day ticket), Stable (Day ticket), Clanky’s (Day ticket)
Opening times: Ordinary fishing operates seven days weekly, dawn to dusk. The Pleasure Fishing page advertises gates opening at 05:30. Night fishing is available; its page says gates close at dusk and reopen at dawn, with anglers remaining overnight.
Bank End Fisheries
Doncaster · DN9 3NT
Lakes: East End Lake (Day ticket), West End Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Horseshoe Lake (Day ticket), Specimen Lake 1 (Day ticket), Specimen Lake 2 (Day ticket)
Opening times: The latest-fetched prices page gives daily gate hours of 07:00–18:30; other official pages show later closing times, so confirm before travelling.
Stainforth and Keadby Canal
Thorne · DN8 5DZ
Lakes: Thorne stretch — Maud’s Bridge to Dunstans Hill Bridge (Day ticket), Hatfield Colliery length, Stainforth (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Cambridgeshire
Woolpack Fishery
Godmanchester · PE29 2EJ
Lakes: Lake 5/6 (Syndicate), Lake 7 (Syndicate), Lake 8 (Syndicate), Lake 4 (Exclusive) (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Decoy Lakes
Whittlesey · PE7 2AD
Lakes: Beastie (Day ticket), Damson (Day ticket), Oak (Day ticket), Yew (Day ticket), Elm (Day ticket), Cedar (Day ticket), Lou’s (Day ticket), Willow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Headline summer hours: 08:00–17:00; winter: 08:00–16:00. Conflicting rules-section day-ticket hours: summer 09:00–16:30; winter 08:30–16:00; confirm before visiting.
Rookery Waters
St Ives · PE28 3DF
Lakes: Rook (Day ticket), Magpie (Day ticket), Crow (Day ticket), Jay (Day ticket), Jackdaw (Day ticket), Raven (Day ticket), Nutcracker (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open 364 days annually; normal gate hours are 7am–7pm. Winter opening is dawn to dusk.
Float Fish Farm
Peterborough · PE7 3DZ
Lakes: Lapwing Lake (Pre-book only), Sand Lake (Pre-book only), Kestrel (Pre-book only), Home Lake (Day ticket), Phoenix Pool (Day ticket), Two Islands (Day ticket), Wagtail (Day ticket), Horseshoe (Day ticket)
Opening times: Gates open daily at 7:30am; day fishing finishes at 5pm. No new day-ticket fishing admission after 2pm; anglers must exit before gates lock at 5:30pm.
Lawn Farm Fishery
Cambourne · CB23 4JX
Lakes: Crab Tree (Day ticket), Cherry Tree (Day ticket), Willow (Day ticket), Honeysuckle (Day ticket)
Opening times: November 1–February 28: opens 8am. March 1–August 31: opens 7am. September–October opening times are not specified; closing times vary seasonally. Bait-and-tackle shop opens daily, 8am–4pm.
Grafham Water
Huntingdon · PE28 0BX
Lakes: Grafham Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing lodge hours March–June: 08:00–16:00. Fishing lodge hours July–January: 08:00–14:00. Fishing lodge hours February: 09:00–14:00; closed Christmas Day.
Cheshire
Partridge Lakes
Warrington · WA3 4AQ
Lakes: Holbar (Day ticket), Gold Lake (Syndicate), Willow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Shropshire Union Canal
Chester · CH3 9BD
Lakes: Chester stretch — bridges 113–120 (Day ticket)
Opening times: dawn until dusk
Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield · SK11 0JF
Lakes: Macclesfield Canal — PAAS bridges 37–61 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Hampton Springs Fishery
Malpas · SY14 8AD
Lakes: Poplars (Day ticket), Alice Springs (Pre-book only), Long Island (Pre-book only), Rock Pool (Day ticket), Meadows (Day ticket), Oasis (Pre-book only), Willows (Day ticket), Folly (Syndicate)
Opening times: 7am–7pm every day
Old Hough Coarse Fishery
Middlewich · CW10 0HQ
Lakes: Upper Benbo (Day ticket), Lower Benbo (Day ticket), Moses (Day ticket), Woody End (Day ticket), Goose (Day ticket), Boulders (Day ticket), West Sooty (Pre-book only), Big Max (Day ticket)
Opening times: The prices page states daily opening from 08:00 to 17:30. Opening information conflicts: the website footer says 08:00–18:00 or dusk, whichever comes first; confirm closing time.
Lloyds Meadow Fishery
Frodsham · CH3 8BD
Lakes: Heron (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket), Badger (Day ticket), Fox (Day ticket)
Opening times: Recent directories list opening seven days weekly from 06:30. One directory lists closing at 19:00; confirm directly because published hours conflict.
Devon
Upham Farm Carp Ponds
Farringdon · EX5 2HZ
Lakes: Specimen Lake 7 (Day ticket), Pond 2 (Day ticket), Pond 5 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Grand Western Canal
Tiverton · EX16 4HX
Lakes: Tiverton town-end section (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing is daylight-only; fishing during darkness is prohibited.
Stafford Moor Fishery
Hatherleigh · EX19 8PP
Lakes: Tanners (Day ticket), Beatties (Pre-book only), Lodge (Pre-book only), Woodpecker (Day ticket), Pines (Day ticket), Oak (Day ticket), Willow (Day ticket)
Opening times: 08:00–16:00
Creedy Lakes
Crediton · EX17 4AB
Lakes: Main Lake (Pre-book only), Top Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Open March through December; closed January and February.
Milemead Fisheries
Tavistock · PL19 8NP
Lakes: Lake 1 — Carp & Silvers (Day ticket), Lake 2 — Canal & Basin (Day ticket), Lake 3 — Cat & Carp (Pre-book only), Lake 4 — Specimen Carp (Pre-book only), Lake 5 — Boat Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Normal fishing hours are 7am until dusk; staying overnight requires pre-booked 24-hour fishing.
Newbarn Farm Angling Centre
Paignton · TQ4 7PT
Lakes: Mirror Lake (Day ticket), The Pools (Day ticket)
Opening times: 24 hours daily, Monday–Sunday
Furzebray Carp Lakes
South Molton · EX36 4ER
Lakes: Island Lake (Pre-book only), Willow Lake (Day ticket), Copse Lake (Day ticket), Furzebray Carp Lakes complex (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The fishery's office hours are 8am to 7pm Monday to Saturday. Fishing is advertised as available March to November. Winter syndicates are advertised from 1 November to 1 March, subject to availability.
West Midlands
Barston Lakes
Solihull · B92 0JP
Lakes: Barston Lake (Day ticket), Jake's Lake (Day ticket), Daisy's Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Blythe Waters
Knowle · B92 0JA
Lakes: Bridge Pool (Day ticket), Willow Pool (Day ticket), Cherries Pool (Day ticket), Home Pool (Day ticket), Kingfisher Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Opens 07:30; closing varies seasonally—ask the bailiff.
Lavender Hall Fishery
Balsall Common · CV7 7BN
Lakes: Ben’s (Day ticket), Dragon (Pre-book only), Oak (Pre-book only), Brook (Day ticket), Station (Day ticket)
Opening times: An older official contact page listed fishing seven days weekly, 08:00–18:00; current fishing hours remain unverified.
Hertfordshire
Albans Lakes
St Albans · AL4 0RY
Lakes: Willows Lake (Day ticket), Farm Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: The official homepage states gates open at 06:00 and close at 19:45. The official contact page instead states 20:00 closing; confirm closing time before travelling.
Stanborough Lake
Welwyn Garden City · AL8 6DF
Lakes: South Lake (Day ticket), North Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The 2025–2026 membership form specifies dawn-to-dusk daytime fishing with two rods.
Rib Valley Fishing Lakes
Ware · SG12 0ES
Lakes: Rib Lake (Day ticket), Westmill Lake (Day ticket), Millennium Lake (Day ticket), Kingfisher Pond (Day ticket), River Rib (Day ticket)
Opening times: 6am until dusk, seven days weekly, 364 days annually.
Redbournbury Fishery
St Albans · AL3 6RS
Lakes: Coarse Lake (Day ticket), Trout Lake (Day ticket), Pike Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: The local community listing says opening times can suit customers by prior arrangement.
Holwell Hyde Lake
Welwyn Garden City · AL7 4AA
Lakes: Holwell Hyde Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Tring Reservoirs
Tring · HP23 4LH
Lakes: Wilstone Reservoir (Day ticket), Startops End Reservoir (Day ticket), Marsworth Reservoir (Day ticket), Tringford Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Coarse day-ticket fishing is dawn to dusk. Tringford publishes daily opening hours of 8am–4pm.
West Sussex
Sumners Ponds Fishery
Horsham · RH13 0PR
Lakes: Sumners Lake (Pre-book only), Farm Pond (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Ribbon Lake (Day ticket), Betty’s Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: 7am until 9pm or dusk, whichever comes first
Furnace Lakes Fishery
Horsham · RH13 0QZ
Lakes: Furnace Lake (Pre-book only), Hyes Lake (Pre-book only), Roman (Pre-book only), Plantation (Pre-book only), Specimen (Pre-book only), Kiln (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 08:00–18:00, seven days weekly.
Passies Pond
Lancing · BN15 0RS
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Pamela’s Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Normally open year-round, 07:00–dusk.
More House Farm Fishery
Haywards Heath · RH17 7RE
Lakes: Canal (Day ticket), Sidewinder (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Pre-book only), Oaks (Pre-book only), Dogwood (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Open throughout the year. Gates open at 7am; the fishery officially opens at 8am. Before 8am, prepay before reaching your peg; otherwise peg-side payment incurs a £5 surcharge. Day-ticket anglers must leave by 7pm at the latest; winter closing is dusk. For sessions lasting 24 hours or longer, arrive by 6pm and pay before reaching your peg.
East Sussex
Wylands Farm Fishery
Battle · TN33 0SU
Lakes: House (Pre-book only), Kell (Syndicate), Maisie’s (Pre-book only), Middle (Pre-book only), New Specimen (Pre-book only), Old Specimen (Pre-book only), Rosie’s (Pre-book only), Snake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Day fishing, 07:00–19:00 24-hour fishing from 07:00 Café: daily 09:00–16:30. Tackle shop: Wednesday–Thursday 10:00–14:00; Friday–Saturday 08:00–17:00; Sunday 08:00–14:00; Monday–Tuesday closed.
Falkenvil Fishery
Hailsham · BN27 2RJ
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Specimen Lake (Pre-book only), Racetrack Lake (Day ticket), Z Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: 6am
Bedfordshire
Manor Farm Lakes
Biggleswade · SG18 9BB
Lakes: Anne’s Lake (Pre-book only), Becks Lake (Pre-book only), Blunham Lake (Pre-book only), Booneys Lake (Pre-book only), Carp Lake (Pre-book only), Damsel Lake (Pre-book only), Winters Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The pricing page specifies day sessions 07:00–21:00; leave before 21:00. The Terms page inconsistently says 06:00; confirm early access rather than relying on that time. 1 February–31 October 2026: overnight arrival from 15:00; sessions run 16:00–16:00. 1 November 2026–31 January 2027: overnight arrival from 13:00; sessions run 14:00–14:00.
Henlow Bridge Lakes
Arlesey · SG16 6DD
Lakes: Jordan's Lake (Pre-book only), Vincent's Lake (Pre-book only), Roger's (Day ticket), Younger's (Day ticket)
Opening times: Entrance gates open at 08:00; early arrivals are not permitted. The dedicated rules page gives day-ticket hours as 08:00–19:30. The main angling page also says leave before 16:30, conflicting with its 19:30 ticket time; confirm closing time before travel. Official night-ticket hours are 08:00 until 07:30 the following morning, rather than a full 24 hours. Night anglers must arrive by 16:00 and vacate their swim by 07:30.
Wold Farm Fisheries
Wellingborough · NN29 7XA
Lakes: Oaks Lake (Day ticket), Islands Lake (Day ticket), Moat Lake (Day ticket), Wold Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Published spring/summer hours, effective March 30, 2026: 8am–6pm, last entry 5pm; daytime visitors must leave by 6pm.
How End Fisheries
Ampthill · MK45 3JT
Lakes: Yasi’s (Day ticket), Dani’s (Day ticket)
Opening times: 08:00–17:00, Monday–Sunday
Norfolk
Taswood Lakes
Norwich · NR15 1LX
Lakes: Spring (Pre-book only), Grove (Pre-book only), Heron (Pre-book only), Broadwing (Pre-book only), Kingfisher (Pre-book only), Lapwing (Day ticket), Osprey (Day ticket), Grebe (Day ticket)
Opening times: Spring, Grove and Heron day tickets cost £15, covering 07:00–18:00. Spring, Grove and Heron night tickets cost £15, covering 18:00–07:00. Coarse day tickets cost £10 and run from 07:00 until dusk. Kingfisher exclusive hire costs £75 per slot for up to two anglers; slots run 10:00–09:00 next day. No entry to the fishery during darkness, despite overnight fishing being available.
Barford Lakes
Wymondham · NR9 4BJ
Lakes: Pleasure Lake (Day ticket), Top Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Pre-book only), Training Lake (Day ticket), Colton (Pre-book only), Railway (Pre-book only), Willow (Pre-book only), Abbey Waters (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Thursday–Saturday, 08:00–19:00
Shallowbrook Lakes
Norwich · NR5 0LA
Lakes: Carp Lake (Day ticket), Meadow Lake (Day ticket), Snipe Lake (Day ticket), Horseshoe Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day ticket: £12, covering 07:00–19:00. Night ticket: £14, covering 19:00–07:00. Night/24-hour anglers must arrive before dusk gate-locking. Season dates unspecified; confirm opening and availability directly.
Billingford Lakes
Dereham · NR20 4RG
Lakes: Billingford Lake (Day ticket), Basil Todd Lake (Day ticket), Great Lake (Day ticket), John Wilson Lake (Day ticket), Cygnet Lake (Day ticket), Bittern Pond (Day ticket), Grebe Pond (Day ticket), Osprey Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day fishing runs 7am–7pm; overnight ticket holders may remain onsite.
Cobbleacre Park
Aylsham · NR10 5NL
Lakes: Adam’s (Day ticket), Alex’s (Day ticket), Amy’s (Day ticket), Gianna’s (Day ticket), Mario’s (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 07:00–19:00
Suffolk
Suffolk Water Park
Ipswich · IP8 4JS
Lakes: Big Lake (Day ticket), Traditional Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake 1 (Day ticket), Match Lake 2 (Day ticket), Canal (Day ticket), Jacob's Creek (Pre-book only)
Opening times: daily 07:00–18:00; closed Christmas Day only.
Hintlesham Fisheries
Ipswich · IP8 3EG
Lakes: Specimen 1 (Day ticket), Specimen 2 (Day ticket), Predator (Day ticket), Match (Day ticket)
Opening times: 07:00–18:00
Northumberland
Kielder Water
Hexham · NE48 1BT
Lakes: Kielder Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: 06:00–20:00 or sunset, whichever is earlier.
Felton Fence Fishery
Alnwick · NE65 9HY
Lakes: Badger Lake (Day ticket), Fence Lake (Day ticket), Mallard Lake (Day ticket), Fox Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Whittle Dene Fishery
Corbridge · NE15 0QA
Lakes: Northern (Pre-book only), Lower (Pre-book only), Great Southern (Pre-book only)
Opening times: year-round during daylight hours
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park Lake
Ashington · NE63 9AS
Lakes: Queen Elizabeth II Country Park Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day-ticket fishing is dawn to dusk only.
Bolam Lake
Ponteland · NE20 0HE
Lakes: Bolam Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Park gates open during daytime throughout the year. Car parks open at 9:30am and close at sunset; check entrance notices.
Fontburn Reservoir
Rothbury · NE61 4PL
Lakes: Fontburn Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: 08:00–19:00 or sunset, whichever comes first.
Rutland
Rutland Water
Oakham · LE15 8HD
Lakes: Rutland Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: Lodge hours March–September: 8am–4pm. Lodge hours October–January: 8am–2pm. Lodge hours February: 9am–2pm; these are not fishing-season dates. The lodge and park close on Christmas Day.
Wing Hall Fishing Lakes
Uppingham · LE15 8RY
Lakes: Two coarse-fishing lakes (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open daily, dawn–dusk.
Leicestershire
Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line)
Market Harborough · LE16 7RA
Lakes: The Stables (Pre-book only), The Spinney (Pre-book only), Theddingworth turning bay (Pre-book only), The Piggeries (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Thornton Reservoir
Markfield · LE67 1AR
Lakes: Thornton Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Public reservoir access is daily from dawn until dusk, except Christmas Day; these are visitor hours, not confirmed fishing hours.
Eyebrook Reservoir
Corby · LE16 8RP
Lakes: Eyebrook Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Eye Kettleby Lakes
Melton Mowbray · LE14 2TN
Lakes: Lake 2 (Day ticket), Lake 3 (Day ticket), Lake 4 (Day ticket), Lake 5 (Day ticket), Lake 6 (Day ticket), Lake 7 (Day ticket), Parkland (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Open year-round. Day visitors: 8am–sunset. Residents: 6am–sunset BST; 7am–sunset GMT. Reception: Monday–Saturday 8am–5pm; Sunday 8am–4pm. Entrance barrier opens 7:45am.
Shearsby Valley Lakes
Lutterworth · LE17 6PX
Lakes: Sunset (Day ticket), Hurricane (Day ticket), Tornado (Day ticket), Willow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open all year; the homepage lists Tuesday–Sunday 07:30–19:30 and Monday closure.
Peatling Pools
Lutterworth · LE17 5RB
Lakes: Malcolm Pool (Day ticket), Magna Pool (Day ticket), Parva Pool (Day ticket), Plough (Day ticket), Harrow (Day ticket), Secret Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: April–October: 06:00–18:00. November–March: 07:00–18:00.
Holly Farm Fishery
Lutterworth · LE17 5NP
Lakes: Gils (Day ticket), Trotters (Day ticket), Moby (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Ashby Canal
Hinckley · CV13 6PH
Lakes: Ashby Canal, Coton Bridge 40 to Carlton Bridge 44 (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Somerset
Chew Valley Lake
Bristol · BS40 8XH
Lakes: Chew Valley Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Trout bank fishing runs from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. Trout boats are normally prepared by 8:30am, weather permitting. Pike boats target a 9am start; the lodge displays the mandatory return time. Woodford Lodge opens daily in season, 8am–4pm. The tackle shop advertises daily seasonal hours of 8:10am–4pm.
Bridgwater and Taunton Canal
Taunton · TA3 5TA
Lakes: Taunton Angling Association section: Firepool Lock to Upper Maunsel Lock (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing hours are one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.
Viaduct Fishery
Somerton · TA11 6LJ
Lakes: Spring (Day ticket), Middle (Day ticket), Match (Day ticket), Lodge (Day ticket), Cary (Day ticket), Campbell (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Daily dawn-to-dusk fishing; website currently displays 06:45–19:15; confirm seasonal changes.
Avalon Fisheries
Glastonbury · BA6 9TT
Lakes: Moors (Day ticket), Heath (Pre-book only), Fenwood (Syndicate)
Opening times: Published daytime hours for both day-ticket lakes: April–September 7am–dusk; October–March dawn–dusk. Heath booking terms separately say 7am–7pm for day bookings; confirm the applicable departure time. Heath overnight sessions run noon to noon.
The Sedges Fishery
Bridgwater · TA7 0AA
Lakes: Tile (Day ticket), Brick (Day ticket), Canal (Day ticket)
Opening times: Monday–Sunday, dawn to dusk.
Acorn Carp Fishery
Clevedon · BS21 6XS
Lakes: Main Lake (Pre-book only), Paddock Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Main Lake is advertised as open year-round with no close season. Main Lake information lists April–September swim times of 07:00–19:00. Main Lake information lists October–March swim times of 07:00–18:00. Published hours conflict: the price page says 07:00–18:00 year-round, while the newer holding website says 07:00–19:00; confirm before travelling.
Bullock Farm Fishery
Clevedon · BS21 6XA
Lakes: Match Lake (Day ticket), Carp Lake (Day ticket), North Pool (Day ticket), South Pool (Day ticket), Rushcombe Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year; night fishing is prohibited.
Summerhayes Fisheries
Bridgwater · TA6 6LW
Lakes: Sellick’s Pond (Day ticket), Long’s Match Lake (Day ticket), Little 8 (Day ticket), Big 8 (Pre-book only), Denny’s Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open every day of the year from dawn until dusk.
Staffordshire
Blithfield Reservoir
Rugeley · WS15 3DU
Lakes: North Lake (Day ticket), South Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: The fishery opens at 08:00 daily during the season.
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
Penkridge · ST19 5DT
Lakes: E Section (Day ticket), F Section (Day ticket), Boat Length (Day ticket), Brown’s Length (Day ticket), Green Sheds (Day ticket), Pretty Bridge (Day ticket), Road Side (Day ticket), Acton Moat (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Baden Hall Fishery
Eccleshall · ST21 6LG
Lakes: Quarry (Pre-book only), Bridge Pool (Pre-book only), Glovers (Pre-book only), Middle (Pre-book only), Lodge (Pre-book only), Dam (Pre-book only), Mallards (Pre-book only), Duck Pond (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Main gates and shop open 07:30–17:00. Day fishing runs 09:00–18:00 or dusk; runs-water 24-hour sessions run 09:00–09:00. Specimen sessions advertised as 24-hour tickets run 11:30–11:00 the following day. Specimen gates open 08:00–17:00; the peg draw is at 10:30.
Heronbrook Fisheries
Eccleshall · ST21 6QP
Lakes: Bridge Pool (Day ticket), Island Pool (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Meadow Pool (Day ticket), MatchPool (Day ticket), Canal (Day ticket)
Opening times: Archived official summer weekday hours: 08:00–18:30, when gates are locked; reconfirm before travelling. Archived official summer weekend hours: 07:30–18:30. Archived official winter Saturday–Tuesday hours: 08:00–16:30. Archived official winter Wednesday–Friday hours: 09:00–16:30; seasonal changeover dates are unspecified.
Blake Hall Fisheries
Cheadle · ST10 2NJ
Lakes: Blake Lake (Day ticket), Hall Lake (Day ticket), Peninsula Lake (Day ticket), Capricious Lake (Day ticket), Cabin Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Venue website says open until dusk. Directory summer hours: Monday–Saturday 07:00–18:00; Sunday 07:00–17:00. Directory winter hours: 08:00–17:00; confirm conflicting closing times.
Coppice Lane Pools
Brownhills · WS7 0JY
Lakes: Coppice Mill (Pre-book only), Becketts (Day ticket), Bridge (Day ticket), Willow (Day ticket), Top (Day ticket), Middle (Day ticket), Bottom (Day ticket)
Opening times: April–October opening is daily, 07:00–19:00. November–March opening is daily, 07:00–16:00; check posted early closures.
Cudmore Fisheries
Newcastle-under-Lyme · ST5 5HW
Lakes: Avoca (Pre-book only), Tara (Pre-book only), Swan Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Monday–Sunday, 08:00–16:00
Caldon Canal
Leek · ST13 5QJ
Lakes: Caldon Canal (Day ticket), Leek Branch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Derbyshire
Powys
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Brecon · LD3 7EW
Lakes: Brecon theatre basin to Bridge 153 at Pencelli (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Montgomery Canal
Welshpool · SY21 8QA
Lakes: Welshpool fishing section — Bridge 115 at Heulwen Wharf to Bridge 119a at Maes y Dre Footbridge (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Greater Manchester
Bridgewater Canal
Sale · M33 2AA
Lakes: Bridgewater Canal — Sale (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Bradshaw Hall Fisheries
Bolton · BL2 4JW
Lakes: Lake 2 (Day ticket), Lake 4 (Day ticket), Lake 8 (Day ticket), Lake 9 (Day ticket), Lake 10 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Listed as open all year. Hours conflict: Peglore reports 07:00–18:00; Wanderlog lists 07:00–19:00 daily; confirm directly.
Monmouthshire
Lancashire
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Burnley · BB11 2FG
Lakes: Burnley Mile (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Stocks Reservoir
Clitheroe · BB7 3AQ
Lakes: Stocks Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: dawn until dusk
Wyreside Lakes
Lancaster · LA2 9DG
Lakes: Wyre Lake (Syndicate), Sunnyside One (Day ticket), Sunnyside Two (Day ticket), Foxes Lake (Day ticket), Bantons Lake (Syndicate), River Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Reception hours: April–October 07:00–19:00; November–March 08:00–17:00. Published closures: Christmas Day and Boxing Day. River Lake is first-come-first-served, without website prebooking; summer 07:00–19:00, winter 08:00–17:00.
Whitmore Fisheries
Kirkham · PR4 3HQ
Lakes: Club Canal (Day ticket), East Lake (Day ticket), Doughnut (Day ticket), Basin (Day ticket), Lodge Pool (Day ticket), Hedge Canal (Day ticket), Coliseum (Day ticket), East Canal (Day ticket)
Opening times: Monday–Saturday opening: 08:00–17:00. Sunday opening: 07:00–17:00. Last fishing admission: noon.
The Cunneries Fishery
Chorley · PR7 5RP
Lakes: The Cunneries Lake (Day ticket), S Lake (Day ticket), The Canal (Day ticket), Hawk (Day ticket)
Opening times: The fishery-branded contact page lists Monday–Sunday business hours of 05:00–17:00; fishing gate hours are not separately specified.
Hall Lane Fishery
Parbold · WN8 7BD
Lakes: Merlin’s (Day ticket), Gwen’s (Day ticket), Bess’s (Day ticket)
Opening times: Summer: 08:00–21:00; winter: 08:00–dusk
Rosemary Wood Fisheries
Ormskirk · L39 7JD
Lakes: Moss Lake (Day ticket), Island Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Published opening time is 07:00 Monday–Saturday. Published Sunday opening time is 07:30. Published daytime closing time is sunset.
Wrightington Fisheries
Wigan · WN6 9SA
Lakes: Horse Shoe (Day ticket), Rivington View (Day ticket), Canal 1 (Day ticket), Canal 2 (Day ticket)
Opening times: dawn to dusk
Wiltshire
Kennet and Avon Canal
Devizes · SN10 1EB
Lakes: Kennet and Avon Canal — Ladies Bridge, Wilcot, to Semington road bridge (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Ivy House Lakes
Royal Wootton Bassett · SN15 4JU
Lakes: Heron Lake (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket), Moorhen (Day ticket), Old Match Lake (Day ticket), Peters Pond (Day ticket), Willow (Pre-book only), Specimen Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Published general fishing hours are Tuesday–Sunday, 07:30–18:00. Day tickets last no more than eight hours; all day-ticket anglers must leave their pegs by 16:00. The entrance gate operates from 07:30; use the top intercom button and check in at the shop. Tackle and bait shop hours are advertised as daily 07:30–09:00, with other times by request when the bailiff is onsite. Café summer hours: Tuesday–Wednesday 08:00–10:00; Thursday–Friday 08:00–14:00; Saturday 08:00–16:00; Sunday 08:00–12:00.
Shearwater Lake
Warminster · BA12 7DG
Lakes: Shearwater Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Worcestershire
Larford Lakes
Stourport-on-Severn · DY13 0SQ
Lakes: Match Lake (Day ticket), Specimen Lake (Day ticket), Arena Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Opening listings conflict: one gives daily 07:30–18:00, with overnight arrivals by 17:00. Another lists lake fishing 07:00–dusk in winter and 07:00–19:00 in summer; confirm before travelling.
Moorlands Farm Fishery
Kidderminster · DY11 7XN
Lakes: Meadow (Day ticket), Island (Day ticket), Bank (Day ticket), Middle (Day ticket), Moors (Day ticket), High Meadow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Official summer fishing hours are 07:30–18:00. Official winter fishing hours are 07:30–16:00; seasonal changeover dates are not stated.
Woodland View Fishery
Droitwich Spa · WR9 0AU
Lakes: Arles (Day ticket), High (Day ticket), Front Deans (Day ticket), Back Deans (Day ticket), Ghost (Day ticket), Hay (Day ticket), Big Al’s (Day ticket), Woodlands (Day ticket)
Opening times: Official opening time is 07:30; gates are locked at 17:00.
Cob House Country Park Fishery
Worcester · WR6 6YE
Lakes: Wyatts (Pre-book only), Chestnut (Pre-book only), Laurel (Pre-book only), Oak (Pre-book only), Victorian pools (Day ticket)
Opening times: Wednesday fishing: 08:00–16:00. Thursday and Friday fishing: 08:30–16:00. Saturday fishing: 07:30–17:00. Sunday fishing: 07:30–16:00. Monday and Tuesday opening is for pre-booked matches.
Cornwall
White Acres Country Park
Newquay · TR8 4LW
Lakes: Pollawyn (Pre-book only), Jenny’s Lake (Pre-book only), Twin Oaks (Pre-book only), Python (Pre-book only), Trelawney (Pre-book only), Sycamore (Pre-book only), Pat’s Pool (Pre-book only), Nelsons (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Gwinear Camping and Fishing
Newquay · TR8 5JX
Lakes: Specimen (Pre-book only), Pleasure (Day ticket)
Opening times: Lakes operate year-round. Specimen daytime: summer 09:00–19:30; winter 09:00–17:00. Winter Mondays closed. Pleasure hours: 09:00–17:00. Shop hours: 09:00–17:00; Mondays closed November–March.
Oakside Fishery
Newquay · TR8 4QL
Lakes: Mixed coarse lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: dawn–dusk
Bude Canal
Bude · EX23 8HG
Lakes: Main Canal (Day ticket), Middle Pound (Pre-book only), Navigation and River section (Pre-book only), Hele Bridge Stock Pond (Syndicate), Whalesborough Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Day tickets run from sunrise to one hour after sunset. Night fishing is permitted on the Main Canal under the current ticket information. No separate general opening-season calendar is published.
Shropshire
Llangollen Canal
Ellesmere · SY12 9AA
Lakes: Bridge 59 White Ellesmere to Frankton Junction (Pre-book only), Ellesmere Arm (Pre-book only), Bridge 51 Lyneal Lane to Bridge 55 Little Mill (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The Ellesmere towpath is always open; this is an access statement, not unrestricted fishing permission.
Weston Pools Fishery
Oswestry · SY10 9ER
Lakes: Belvedere (Day ticket), Stretton (Day ticket), Jack's (Day ticket), Canal (Day ticket), Weir (Day ticket), Clay Pit (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing opens at 8am and finishes half an hour before dusk in every season.
Boldings Pools
Bridgnorth · WV16 4SS
Lakes: Acorn (Day ticket), Ash (Day ticket), Beech (Day ticket), Deepdale (Day ticket), Hawthorns (Day ticket), Larch (Day ticket), Sycamore (Day ticket), Stock (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open throughout the year; homepage states daily admission from 08:15. Website footer gives autumn/winter hours as 08:00–18:30, conflicting with the 08:15 admission notice; confirm before travelling.
Monkhall Fishery
Bridgnorth · WV16 6XF
Lakes: Hawk Pool (Pre-book only), Buzzard Pool (Pre-book only), Kingfisher Pool (Pre-book only), Lark Pool (Pre-book only), Owl Pool (Pre-book only), Swallow Pool (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Summer opening: 07:30–19:00; winter opening: 07:30–dusk.
Howle Pool Fisheries
Newport · TF10 8AY
Lakes: Howle Pool (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Day tickets cover 08:00–20:00 under the rules and FAQs. 24-hour sessions run midday to midday.
The Monument Fishery
Shifnal · TF11 8SD
Lakes: Monument 1 (Pre-book only), Monument 2 (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Summer sessions run from March through November, starting at 6:30am and finishing at 6:30pm. Winter sessions run from December through February, starting at 7:00am and finishing at dusk. Sessions are offered Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday and Saturday-Sunday. The fishery is closed on Wednesdays.
West Yorkshire
Ladywood Lakes
Mirfield · WF14 8HJ
Lakes: Big Lake (Pre-book only), Small Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Big Lake sessions start and finish at 10am. Small Lake sessions run noon to noon, with a 24-hour minimum. Arthur’s Cafe lists its address at Ladywood Lakes and opens daily 9am–4pm, serving food until 3pm.
Birkwood Fisheries
Normanton · WF6 2JE
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Frog Hall (Day ticket), Emily's Lake (Day ticket), Oscar's Lake (Day ticket), Molly's Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: March hours: 07:00–18:00. April–August hours: 06:00–20:00. September hours: 07:00–19:00. October hours: 07:00–18:00. Winter hours from November: 08:00–17:00. Closed Mondays except bank holidays; last entry 15:00. Confirm closing time: the seasonal timetable conflicts with a blanket 20:00 closing notice.
Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Slaithwaite · HD7 5AR
Lakes: Eastern stretch — Lock 11 East to Tunnel End, Marsden (Day ticket), Western stretch — Tunnel End to Lock 14 West (Day ticket)
Opening times: The canal is open for coarse fishing every day of the year. Standard fishing hours begin one hour before sunrise. Standard fishing hours end one hour after sunset.
Dorset
Todber Manor Fisheries
Sturminster Newton · DT10 1JB
Lakes: Big Hayes (Pre-book only), Little Hayes (Pre-book only), Paddock (Pre-book only), Willow Bank (Pre-book only), Wadmill (Day ticket), Homeground (Pre-book only), Hill View (Day ticket), Ash (Day ticket)
Opening times: Monday–Saturday 08:00–18:00; Sunday 08:00–14:30; these are not stated as lake-access hours.
Coking Farm Fishery
Gillingham · SP8 5SF
Lakes: Birch (Pre-book only), Alder (Day ticket), Oak (Pre-book only), Meadow (Pre-book only), Woodland (Pre-book only), Long (Pre-book only), Rush (Pre-book only), Chestnut (Day ticket)
Opening times: Alder walk-in day tickets start 09:00. Shop: daily 09:00–17:00.
Revels Fishery
Dorchester · DT2 7TW
Lakes: Match (Day ticket), Dead Tree (Day ticket), Canal (Day ticket), Desperation (Day ticket), Middle (Day ticket), Specimen lake (Day ticket), Trout lakes — referenced in concession exclusions (Day ticket)
Opening times: open all year round
Whitemoor Lakes
Wimborne Minster · BH21 7DA
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Canal Lake (Day ticket), Chester’s Lake (Day ticket), Little Chester’s Pool (Day ticket), Old Stock Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open seven days a week according to the official website. Daylight opening hours vary; the local club advises checking before visiting.
Merseyside
North Yorkshire
The Oaks Lakes
Thirsk · YO7 3BG
Lakes: Alders (Day ticket), Ash (Pre-book only), Beech (Pre-book only), Sycamore (Pre-book only), Cedar (Day ticket), Maple (Day ticket), Oaks (Day ticket), Willows (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Summer opening: 6:30am–9pm. Winter opening: dawn–dusk; seasonal changeover dates unspecified.
Woodland Lakes Fishery
Thirsk · YO7 4NJ
Lakes: Kingfisher (Pre-book only), Catfish Lake (Pre-book only), The Zoo (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 7am until 9pm or dusk
Forest Lane Fishery
Easingwold · YO61 1TT
Lakes: The Don (Day ticket), The Oaklands (Day ticket), The Furlong (Day ticket), The Vale (Pre-book only), The Arena (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries
Scarborough · YO13 9QU
Lakes: Coarse Lake (Day ticket), Trout Lake (Day ticket), Predator Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: April–June: Tuesday–Sunday, 08:00–18:00. July–September: Tuesday–Sunday, 08:00–20:00. October: Tuesday–Sunday, 08:00–18:00. November–March: Tuesday–Sunday, 08:00–16:00. Mondays closed except bank holidays.
East Riding of Yorkshire
Cumbria
Ratherheath Tarn
Kendal · LA8 9JR
Lakes: Ratherheath Tarn (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open year-round, subject to shooting closures; check gate notices and published dates. Day fishing runs from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.
Hall More Fishery
Milnthorpe · LA7 7BP
Lakes: Coarse lake (Day ticket), Game lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: 8am until sunset
Whins Pond
Penrith · CA11 8RP
Lakes: Whins Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Durham
Aldin Grange Lakes
Durham · DH7 7AR
Lakes: Blackbird (Day ticket), Swallow (Day ticket), Woodpecker (Day ticket), Skylark (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket)
Opening times: 7am until dusk, closing no later than 9pm
Derwent Reservoir
Consett · DH8 9TT
Lakes: Derwent Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: 08:00–20:00 or sunset, whichever comes first.
Eden Grange Fishery
Shildon · DL4 2QD
Lakes: Hackworth Lake (Day ticket), Match Pond (Day ticket), Runswater (Day ticket)
Opening times: Summer hours, from 1 April: Monday–Saturday 08:00–19:00; Sunday 08:00–17:00. Summer gates close at 19:30 Monday–Saturday and 17:30 Sunday. Winter hours, from 1 September: Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00; weekends 08:00–17:00. Winter gates close at 17:30. No admission after 16:00; the tackle shop closes at 16:00.
Gloucestershire
Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
Gloucester · GL2 5LE
Lakes: Monk Meadow to the former railway bridge at Purton Lower (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Whelford Pools Fishery
Fairford · GL7 4DT
Lakes: Top Lake (Day ticket), Willow Pool (Pre-book only), Barley Pool (Pre-book only), Bramble Mere (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The fishery gate is normally open from 7am to 9:30pm daily. A £20 charge applies for opening the gate outside the normal gate hours.