Fishing in Stanwick: waters near you

13 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Stanwick, plus 12 river stretches across Northamptonshire. Closest first.

The lowdown on Stanwick waters

Right then — if you're after a bite near Stanwick, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Stanwick Lakes Fishing (about 1 mile), Stanwick Lakes Fisheries (about 1 mile) and Ringstead Grange Fishery (about 3 miles).

Between them you'll find carp, bream, tench, pike, roach, perch, chub, barbel on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.

Fancy running water? Northamptonshire has 12 checked river stretches with who holds the rights, how to get a ticket or club book, and live river levels. Rivers fish to their own rhythm, so check the level before you set off.

Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Stanwick, or brush up with a free fishing course.

Map of waters near Stanwick

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Fisheries near Stanwick

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Stanwick Lakes Fishing

Stanwick · 8 lakes on site

Stanwick Lakes Fisheries is a 46-acre, otter-fenced complex near Stanwick, Northamptonshire, with day-ticket carp lakes, a bookable Elsons lake and syndicate waters. There’s a decent spread of swims, proper carp to 43lb+ on Elsons and handy onsite facilities.

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A view of Stanwick Lakes Fisheries82%

Stanwick Lakes Fisheries

Stanwick, near Raunds · 6 lakes on site

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

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A view of Ringstead Grange Fishery79%

Ringstead Grange Fishery

Ringstead · 1 lakes on site

Rosewater Carp Fishery, formerly Ringstead Grange Trout Fishery, is a mature 36-acre gravel pit in the Nene Valley with carp to 42lb-plus, tench to double figures and winter predator fishing. Day tickets, overnight sessions and longer bookings are available, with cracking onsite facilities and plenty of proper carp water to get stuck into.

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River Nene

Wellingborough · 1 lakes on site

The River Nene at Wellingborough’s Embankment is a club-controlled coarse-fishing stretch with easy path access, nearby parking and a useful mix of reported species. Access is through Wellingborough & District Nene Angling Club membership or the relevant water-share arrangement.

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A view of Wold Farm Fisheries79%

Wold Farm Fisheries

Wellingborough · 4 lakes on site

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.

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Sywell Country Park

Sywell · 1 lakes on site

Sywell Reservoir is a proper Northamptonshire tench water, with double-figure fish reported each season and a solid pike reputation too. It’s season-ticket only, though the council says permits are currently not being issued while reservoir improvement works are under way.

Sywell Reservoir
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Castle Ashby Fishery

Wellingborough · 3 lakes on site

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.

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Cransley Reservoir

Kettering · 1 lakes on site

Cransley Reservoir, also known locally as Three Chimneys, is a big club-controlled coarse fishery near Kettering. Fishing takes place alongside sailing, so access and current arrangements need checking before you head down.

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A view of Brixworth Country Park Fishing Lake77%

Brixworth Country Park Fishing Lake

Brixworth · 1 lakes on site

Brixworth Country Park Fishing Lake is the day-ticket fishing operation at Pitsford Water, a huge Northamptonshire reservoir near Brixworth and Holcot. It’s mainly a fly-trout and seasonal predator venue, with boat fishing, bank options and a proper fishing lodge.

Pitsford Water
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Pitsford Water

Northampton · 1 lakes on site

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.

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Pitsford Water Fishery

Brixworth · 1 lakes on site

Pitsford Water is a cracking 413-hectare Anglian Water reservoir near Brixworth, with fly-only trout fishing plus seasonal predator angling for pike, perch and zander. It is run from Pitsford Fishing Lodge, with boat fishing, permits and a useful on-site tackle shop.

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A view of Grafham Water74%

Grafham Water

Huntingdon · 1 lakes on site

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.

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A view of Bluebell Lakes85%

Bluebell Lakes

Tansor, near Oundle · 5 lakes on site

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

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River stretches in Northamptonshire

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Midsummer Meadow

River Nene · Day ticket

Midsummer Meadow is a proper town-centre River Nene stretch, run by Northampton Nene Angling Club. It fishes from the left bank between Nunn Mills Road bridge and the entrance to the old river course known as the Dead Arm.

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Checked 6 Oct 2026

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Nene Navigation Channel

River Nene · Day ticket

A proper urban navigation stretch run by Northampton Nene Angling Club, with the Nene channel winding from the A45 road bridge area past Casuals Rugby Club and Rushmills Business Park to Queensbridge. It’s day-ticket water, with locks and a navigable-channel feel rather than a wild, tucked-away riverbank.

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Checked 6 Oct 2026

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The Leaps

River Nene · Day ticket

The Leaps is a town-centre River Nene stretch in Northampton, run by Northampton Nene Angling Club. It fishes from the left bank only, from South Bridge downstream to the lock pound.

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Checked 6 Oct 2026

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Becketts Park

River Nene · Day ticket

Becketts Park is a proper town-centre River Nene stretch, run by Northampton Nene Angling Club. It fishes from the left bank only, starting at the blue bridge by the marina entrance and running downstream to Nunn Mills Road bridge.

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Checked 6 Oct 2026

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Savages Cutting

River Nene · Day ticket

Savages Cutting is a town-centre River Nene stretch run by Northampton Nene Angling Club. It fishes along the left bank from the Dead Arm inlet down to the A45 road bridge, with a solid footpath running the full section.

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Checked 6 Oct 2026

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B&Q/Carlsberg to South Bridge

River Nene · Day ticket

A proper town-centre River Nene stretch, running downstream from the B&Q/Carlsberg area to South Bridge in Northampton. Most fishing is from the left bank, with a small right-bank section on the straight between B&Q and Carlsberg.

roachchubperchbreamcarp

Checked 6 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · Members

Weston Mill to Billing Bridge

River Nene · Members only

A proper River Nene club stretch running from Weston Mill through the Billing area to Billing Bridge. It’s members only, with access through Billing Aquadrome and both banks included around the lower end.

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Checked 6 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · Members

Plantation River Nene, Barnwell

River Nene · Members only

Plantation is a proper cracking WDNAC stretch near Barnwell, close to Oundle, with around 28 pegs on a sluggish, sheltered River Nene section. It’s picturesque, heavily wooded and capable of producing good bags of quality coarse fish.

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Checked 6 Oct 2026

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Ferry Meadows – River Nene

River Nene · Day ticket or members

Ferry Meadows is a cracking Nene venue in Nene Park, with fishable river sections plus the conjoined Overton and Gunwade lakes. It’s nationally known for bream, with proper match weights possible and a few big-ticket predators and carp in the mix.

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Checked 6 Oct 2026

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Bedford Road Bridge to Weston Mill Sluice Gates

River Nene · Day ticket

A proper urban-fringe River Nene stretch from Bedford Road Bridge down to Weston Mill Sluice Gates, run by Northampton Nene Angling Club. Day tickets are available, with sluices and river-control kit adding a bit of character to the water.

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Checked 7 Oct 2026

RiverClub water · Members

Billing Bridge to Cogenhoe Mill

River Nene · Members only

A rural River Nene stretch running from Billing Bridge down towards Cogenhoe Mill, including both banks of the island. It’s Northampton Nene Angling Club water and members-only — no day ticket on this one.

breamcarpchubperchpikeroach

Checked 7 Oct 2026

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River Nene, Thorpe Waterville Upper

River Nene · Members or guest ticket

Thorpe Waterville Upper is a quiet, deep and sluggish River Nene stretch above the bridge where Thorpe Road leaves Thorpe Waterville towards Aldwincle. It’s a proper easy-access bit of river, suited to static fishing from the single bank.

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Checked 7 Oct 2026