Fishing in Doncaster: waters near you
15 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Doncaster. Closest first.
The lowdown on Doncaster waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Doncaster, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Tyram Hall Fishery (about 1 mile), Lindholme Lakes (about 3 miles) and Bank End Fisheries (about 4 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, tench, bream, roach, pike, rudd, perch, chub on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
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Map of waters near Doncaster
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Fisheries near Doncaster
69%Tyram Hall Fishery
Hatfield · 3 lakes on site
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.
81%Lindholme Lakes
Doncaster · 8 lakes on site
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.
75%Bank End Fisheries
Doncaster · 6 lakes on site
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.
Thorne
Stainforth and Keadby Canal – Thorne Stretch
Stainforth and Keadby Canal – Thorne Stretch
Thorne · 1 lakes on site
A proper match-style canal stretch running from Mauds Bridge to Dunstans Hill Bridge, with 504 listed pegs and cheap TDAA day tickets. Roach, bream, perch, rudd and tench are among the reported fish, with pike also present.
Thorne
Stainforth and Keadby Canal
Stainforth and Keadby Canal
Thorne · 2 lakes on site
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.
58%Hayfield Lakes
Auckley, near Doncaster · 2 lakes on site
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.
Doncaster
New Junction Canal – Doncaster Stretch
New Junction Canal – Doncaster Stretch
Doncaster · 1 lakes on site
A wide, proper canal stretch near Bramwith, controlled by Doncaster & District Angling Association. Expect coarse fishing for roach, bream and skimmers, with day tickets from £5 per rod.
Mexborough
New Junction Canal
New Junction Canal
Mexborough · 1 lakes on site
A proper canal venue with a long DDAA-controlled stretch, sensible winter depth and classic roach, perch and bream fishing. Expect boat traffic, shallow shelves and a bit of thinking with your feed and presentation.
77%Sykehouse Lakes
Sykehouse · 5 lakes on site
Sykehouse Lakes is a locally owned South Yorkshire venue with four well-stocked lakes, a silvers-only strip pond, match angling and pleasure fishing. There’s a proper mix of carp and coarse species, plus a café, shop and handy on-site facilities.
74%Oakland Waters
Snaith · 4 lakes on site
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.
0%Lakeside Fisheries
Newark · 1 lakes on site
Bit of a location mix-up here: the checked details identify Lakeside Fishery Ranskill, near Retford, not Lakeside Fisheries in Newark. The address is Access Road, Ranskill, Retford, DN22 8LW.
78%Messingham Sands Fishery
Messingham · 3 lakes on site
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.
74%Hayton Lakes
Retford · 7 lakes on site
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.
75%Hallcroft Fishery
Retford · 6 lakes on site
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.
Retford
Hallcroft Fisheries
Hallcroft Fisheries
Retford · 7 lakes on site
Hallcroft Fisheries is a big, mixed coarse venue near Retford, with six stillwaters, a stretch of the River Idle, match lakes, pleasure waters and plenty of on-site facilities. A proper all-rounder, with fishing hours and ticket prices worth checking before travelling.