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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.

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.

Norton Disney

Norton Disney, Lincoln · 6 lakes on site

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

Linear Fisheries

Hardwick, near Witney · 6 lakes on site

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

A1 Pits

South Muskham, Newark · 6 lakes on site

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

Fryerning Fisheries (XL Carp)

Ingatestone · 3 lakes on site

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

Crow Green Fishery

Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood · 2 lakes on site

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

Elphicks Fisheries

Horsmonden · 7 lakes on site

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

Monk Lakes

Marden, near Maidstone · 3 lakes on site

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

Old Bury Hill Lakes

Westcott, near Dorking · 3 lakes on site

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

Twynersh Fishing Complex

Chertsey · 4 lakes on site

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

Farlows Lake

Iver · 2 lakes on site

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

Dinton Pastures

Hurst, near Wokingham · 2 lakes on site

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

Orchid Lakes

Dorchester-on-Thames · 4 lakes on site

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

Birds Green Fishery

Fyfield, near Ongar · 3 lakes on site

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

Cottington Lakes

Sholden, near Deal · 4 lakes on site

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

Broadlands Lakes

Calmore, near Romsey · 3 lakes on site

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

Packington Somers Fishery

Meriden · 4 lakes on site

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

Tunnel Barn Farm

Shrewley · 4 lakes on site

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

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.

Gold Valley Lakes

Aldershot · 3 lakes on site

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

Woolpack Fishery

Godmanchester · 4 lakes on site

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

Partridge Lakes

Warrington · 3 lakes on site

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

Upham Farm Carp Ponds

Farringdon · 3 lakes on site

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

Barston Lakes

Solihull · 3 lakes on site

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

Newland Hall Fishery

Chelmsford · 4 lakes on site

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

A12 Lakes

Chelmsford · 3 lakes on site

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

Churchwood Fisheries

Brentwood · 3 lakes on site

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

Crowsheath Lakes

Billericay · 4 lakes on site

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

Clavering Lakes

Saffron Walden · 4 lakes on site

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

Chigborough Farm & Fisheries

Maldon · 5 lakes on site

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

Albans Lakes

St Albans · 3 lakes on site

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

Berners Hall Fishery

Ongar · 3 lakes on site

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

Stanborough Lake

Welwyn Garden City · 2 lakes on site

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

Rib Valley Fishing Lakes

Ware · 5 lakes on site

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

Redbournbury Fishery

St Albans · 3 lakes on site

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

Holwell Hyde Lake

Welwyn Garden City · 1 lakes on site

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

Hawkhurst Fish Farm

Hawkhurst · 7 lakes on site

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

Orchard Place Farm Fishing

Paddock Wood · 8 lakes on site

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

Hartley Lands Fishery

Cranbrook · 7 lakes on site

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

Sumners Ponds Fishery

Horsham · 5 lakes on site

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

Furnace Lakes Fishery

Horsham · 6 lakes on site

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

Passies Pond

Lancing · 3 lakes on site

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

Wylands Farm Fishery

Battle · 8 lakes on site

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

More House Farm Fishery

Haywards Heath · 5 lakes on site

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

Falkenvil Fishery

Hailsham · 4 lakes on site

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

Newdigate Farms Estate Fishery

Dorking · 8 lakes on site

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

Willinghurst Fishery

Cranleigh · 8 lakes on site

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

Thorpe Lea Fishery

Egham · 1 lakes on site

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

Willow Park Fishery

Aldershot · 4 lakes on site

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

Seven Lakes Fishery

Aldermaston · 7 lakes on site

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

Royal Berkshire Fishery

Windsor · 3 lakes on site

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

Orchard Lakes

New Milton · 6 lakes on site

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

Finch Farm Fishery

Maidenhead · 3 lakes on site

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

Dandy's Ford Fishery

Romsey · 3 lakes on site

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

Clattercote Reservoir

Banbury · 1 lakes on site

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

Milton Pools Fishery

Oxford · 5 lakes on site

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

Alders Farm Fishery

Milton Keynes · 6 lakes on site

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

Westfield Fishery

Marlow · 2 lakes on site

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

Oakfield Fishery

Aylesbury · 3 lakes on site

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

Manor Farm Lakes

Biggleswade · 7 lakes on site

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

Henlow Bridge Lakes

Arlesey · 4 lakes on site

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

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.

How End Fisheries

Ampthill · 2 lakes on site

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

Decoy Lakes

Whittlesey · 8 lakes on site

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

Rookery Waters

St Ives · 7 lakes on site

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

Float Fish Farm

Peterborough · 8 lakes on site

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

Lawn Farm Fishery

Cambourne · 4 lakes on site

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

Taswood Lakes

Norwich · 8 lakes on site

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

Barford Lakes

Wymondham · 8 lakes on site

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

Shallowbrook Lakes

Norwich · 4 lakes on site

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

Billingford Lakes

Dereham · 8 lakes on site

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

Cobbleacre Park

Aylsham · 5 lakes on site

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

Suffolk Water Park

Ipswich · 6 lakes on site

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

Hintlesham Fisheries

Ipswich · 4 lakes on site

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

Embryo Angling Norton Disney

Norton Disney · 6 lakes on site

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

Westwood Lakes

Boston · 7 lakes on site

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

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.

Woodland Waters

Ancaster · 5 lakes on site

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

Bain Valley Fisheries

Tattershall · 7 lakes on site

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

S&R Fishery

Caistor · 6 lakes on site

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

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.

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.

Sherwood Forest Fishery

Mansfield · 5 lakes on site

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

Kielder Water

Hexham · 1 lakes on site

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

Royal Military Canal

Hythe · 4 lakes on site

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

Coventry Canal

Nuneaton · 1 lakes on site

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

Rutland Water

Oakham · 1 lakes on site

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

Grand Union Canal

Stoke Bruerne · 1 lakes on site

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

Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line)

Market Harborough · 4 lakes on site

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

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.

Oxford Canal

Banbury · 6 lakes on site

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

Shropshire Union Canal

Chester · 1 lakes on site

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

Thornton Reservoir

Markfield · 1 lakes on site

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

Chew Valley Lake

Bristol · 1 lakes on site

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

Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Lapworth · 5 lakes on site

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

Blithfield Reservoir

Rugeley · 2 lakes on site

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

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Taunton · 1 lakes on site

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

Ardleigh Reservoir

Colchester · 2 lakes on site

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

Carsington Water

Ashbourne · 1 lakes on site

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

Foremark Reservoir

Melbourne · 1 lakes on site

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

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Brecon · 1 lakes on site

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

Grand Western Canal

Tiverton · 1 lakes on site

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

Bridgewater Canal

Sale · 1 lakes on site

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

Farmoor Reservoir

Oxford · 2 lakes on site

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

Ravensthorpe Reservoir

Northampton · 1 lakes on site

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

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.

Llandegfedd Reservoir

Pontypool · 1 lakes on site

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

Toft Newton Reservoir

Market Rasen · 1 lakes on site

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

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Burnley · 1 lakes on site

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

Tring Reservoirs

Tring · 4 lakes on site

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

Draycote Water

Rugby · 1 lakes on site

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

Macclesfield Canal

Macclesfield · 1 lakes on site

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

Basingstoke Canal

Woking · 1 lakes on site

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

Bewl Water

Lamberhurst · 1 lakes on site

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.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal

Penkridge · 8 lakes on site

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.

Eyebrook Reservoir

Corby · 1 lakes on site

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.

Stocks Reservoir

Clitheroe · 1 lakes on site

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.

Hanningfield Reservoir

Chelmsford · 1 lakes on site

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.

Kennet and Avon Canal

Devizes · 1 lakes on site

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.

Janson Fishery

Bingham · 8 lakes on site

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.

Cromwell Lake

Newark-on-Trent · 2 lakes on site

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.

Drayton Reservoir

Daventry · 1 lakes on site

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.

Boddington Reservoir

Southam · 1 lakes on site

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.

Naseby Reservoir

Market Harborough · 1 lakes on site

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.

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.

Eye Kettleby Lakes

Melton Mowbray · 8 lakes on site

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.

Shearsby Valley Lakes

Lutterworth · 4 lakes on site

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.

Peatling Pools

Lutterworth · 6 lakes on site

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.

Holly Farm Fishery

Lutterworth · 3 lakes on site

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.

Makins Fishery

Nuneaton · 8 lakes on site

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.

Kingsbury Water Park Fishery

Kingsbury · 7 lakes on site

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.

Cuttle Mill Fishery

Sutton Coldfield · 2 lakes on site

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.

Blythe Waters

Knowle · 5 lakes on site

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.

Lavender Hall Fishery

Balsall Common · 5 lakes on site

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.

Larford Lakes

Stourport-on-Severn · 3 lakes on site

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.

Moorlands Farm Fishery

Kidderminster · 6 lakes on site

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

Woodland View Fishery

Droitwich Spa · 8 lakes on site

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

Cob House Country Park Fishery

Worcester · 5 lakes on site

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

Baden Hall Fishery

Eccleshall · 8 lakes on site

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

Heronbrook Fisheries

Eccleshall · 6 lakes on site

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

Blake Hall Fisheries

Cheadle · 5 lakes on site

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

Coppice Lane Pools

Brownhills · 7 lakes on site

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

White Acres Country Park

Newquay · 8 lakes on site

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

Cudmore Fisheries

Newcastle-under-Lyme · 3 lakes on site

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

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.

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.

Llangollen Canal

Ellesmere · 3 lakes on site

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

Ladywood Lakes

Mirfield · 2 lakes on site

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

Viaduct Fishery

Somerton · 6 lakes on site

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

Todber Manor Fisheries

Sturminster Newton · 8 lakes on site

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

Weston Pools Fishery

Oswestry · 6 lakes on site

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

Boldings Pools

Bridgnorth · 8 lakes on site

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

Monkhall Fishery

Bridgnorth · 6 lakes on site

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

Howle Pool Fisheries

Newport · 1 lakes on site

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

Ivy House Lakes

Royal Wootton Bassett · 7 lakes on site

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

Hampton Springs Fishery

Malpas · 8 lakes on site

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

Old Hough Coarse Fishery

Middlewich · 8 lakes on site

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

Lloyds Meadow Fishery

Frodsham · 4 lakes on site

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

Wyreside Lakes

Lancaster · 6 lakes on site

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

Whitmore Fisheries

Kirkham · 8 lakes on site

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

Bradshaw Hall Fisheries

Bolton · 5 lakes on site

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

The Cunneries Fishery

Chorley · 4 lakes on site

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

Hall Lane Fishery

Parbold · 3 lakes on site

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

Rosemary Wood Fisheries

Ormskirk · 2 lakes on site

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

Wrightington Fisheries

Wigan · 4 lakes on site

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

Lingmere Fishery

Moreton · 2 lakes on site

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

Claremont Farm Fishery

Bebington · 1 lakes on site

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

The Oaks Lakes

Thirsk · 8 lakes on site

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

Woodland Lakes Fishery

Thirsk · 3 lakes on site

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

Aston Park Fisheries

Rotherham · 8 lakes on site

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

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.

Birkwood Fisheries

Normanton · 5 lakes on site

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

Forest Lane Fishery

Easingwold · 5 lakes on site

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

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.

North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries

Scarborough · 3 lakes on site

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

Ratherheath Tarn

Kendal · 1 lakes on site

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

Hall More Fishery

Milnthorpe · 2 lakes on site

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

Whins Pond

Penrith · 1 lakes on site

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

Aldin Grange Lakes

Durham · 5 lakes on site

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

Derwent Reservoir

Consett · 1 lakes on site

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

Felton Fence Fishery

Alnwick · 4 lakes on site

Felton Fence Fishery offers carp and mixed coarse fishing near Morpeth, with compact carp waters, beginner-friendly Fox Lake and a day-and-night ticket option. Bring cash, and check lake coverage and junior ticket ages before heading over.

Whittle Dene Fishery

Corbridge · 3 lakes on site

Three coarse-fishing reservoirs, roach, perch and skimmers, and a £9 day permit with parking included. Northern and Lower keep the walk manageable, while Great Southern means a 10–15-minute stroll with the tackle.

Eden Grange Fishery

Shildon · 3 lakes on site

Three lakes, mixed coarse fishing and a shot at a proper carp: Eden Grange in Shildon gives you a few ways to spend a day on the bank. Pleasure fishing needs no advance booking, but check match availability before loading the car.

Queen Elizabeth II Country Park Lake

Ashington · 1 lakes on site

QEII is a proper big-water option in Ashington: roughly 40 acres with mixed coarse fishing and seasonal predator fishing. Day tickets are available, while club membership opens up night fishing under the club’s rules.

Bolam Lake

Ponteland · 1 lakes on site

Bolam Lake is a single-lake coarse and predator venue near Belsay, with pike and perch fishing and council day, weekly and annual permits. A handy option for a predator session, but check the closed-season boundary dates before heading over.

Fontburn Reservoir

Rothbury · 1 lakes on site

Fontburn is a proper-sized reservoir near Rothbury, with rainbow trout and roach on the menu. There’s day-ticket coarse fishing alongside fly, bait and spinning for trout, plus an accessible platform on the north shore.

Stafford Moor Fishery

Hatherleigh · 7 lakes on site

Stafford Moor has seven lakes covering mixed-bag pleasure fishing, matches and proper specimen carp sessions. Tanners brings the variety, while Beatties and Lodge carry the fishery’s headline carp claims.

Creedy Lakes

Crediton · 2 lakes on site

Creedy Lakes is a woodland carp venue near Crediton, with islands, varied depths and day or night sessions on Main Lake. Top Lake is currently closed, so get your booking and tackle sorted for the main water.

Milemead Fisheries

Tavistock · 5 lakes on site

Milemead Fisheries near Tavistock packs five lakes into a 22-acre site, with everything from float-only mixed fishing to exclusive carp and catfish sessions. Pick your lake carefully: the booking arrangements, rod limits and fishing styles vary quite a bit.

Newbarn Farm Angling Centre

Paignton · 2 lakes on site

Newbarn Farm in Paignton has six lakes and pools, with Mirror Lake for bigger carp and perch and five smaller waters for mixed-coarse fishing. There’s a tackle shop, bait, hot snacks and bailiff advice too — handy whether you’re chasing a lump or getting the kids started.

Gwinear Camping and Fishing

Newquay · 2 lakes on site

Gwinear near Newquay gives you two properly different options: specimen carp approaching 40lb, or mixed coarse fishing on the Pleasure lake. There’s a tackle shop, free parking and camping on site, with accessible platforms on Pleasure too.

Oakside Fishery

Newquay · 1 lakes on site

Oakside is a one-lake mixed coarse fishery at Whitecross, near Newquay, with four islands, plenty of features and fishery-reported carp exceeding 30 lb. Day and night fishing are available without booking, but check ticket prices before heading over — an increase was announced for 1 April 2026.

Avalon Fisheries

Glastonbury · 3 lakes on site

Avalon Fisheries at Westhay gives you three very different routes: mixed pleasure and match fishing on Moors, specimen carp on Heath, and limited-ticket syndicate fishing on Fenwood. Fancy a casual day or a proper carp session? Pick your lake before loading the car.

The Sedges Fishery

Bridgwater · 3 lakes on site

The Sedges near Bridgwater has three coarse lakes, 64 pegs and plenty of scope for pole, feeder and float fishing. Ten quid gets you a day's fishing, with tickets bought on the bank and no advance booking needed.

Acorn Carp Fishery

Clevedon · 2 lakes on site

Acorn gives you two quite different days on the bank: specimen carp on the island-studded Main Lake, or match and pleasure fishing on Paddock. There’s an on-site tackle shop too — just check current prices and session times before loading the car.

Bullock Farm Fishery

Clevedon · 5 lakes on site

Five lakes, a proper mixed-coarse line-up and straightforward pay-on-the-bank fishing: Bullock Farm gives you plenty of choice for a day out. There’s a dedicated Carp Lake too, plus lakeside parking and plenty of level-access swims.

Coking Farm Fishery

Gillingham · 8 lakes on site

Coking Farm Fishery near Gillingham packs ten lakes into a 52-acre complex, with carp fishing, catfish in Alder and overnight sessions available. There’s a tackle shop, showers and café delivery to your swim — just get the booking terms and your lake’s price straight before loading the car.

Revels Fishery

Dorchester · 7 lakes on site

Revels is a mixed coarse venue near Dorchester with several named waters, a separate specimen lake and a proper spread of species. There’s a tackle shop, camping and night fishing too, with some handy club concessions to check before you go.

Whitemoor Lakes

Wimborne Minster · 5 lakes on site

Whitemoor Lakes at Holt, near Wimborne, packs five coarse waters into one day-ticket venue, with everything from mixed-species fishing to smaller carp-and-tench pools. Close parking, accessible paths and no booking for ordinary day visits keep the faff down — just bring cash.

Shearwater Lake

Warminster · 1 lakes on site

A proper big-water option on the Longleat Estate: 36 woodland-fringed acres with carp, large shoals of bream and plenty of mixed-coarse variety. Book ahead, sort your parking and choose between a day session or a 24-hour stay.

Wing Hall Fishing Lakes

Uppingham · 1 lakes on site

Wing Hall has two mixed coarse lakes, each over an acre with 20 pitches, and a cracking spread of carp, tench, bream and other species. Bring cash, leave the boilies and groundbait at home, and check the odd two-rod tariff before heading over.

Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Slaithwaite · 2 lakes on site

Proper canal fishing through Slaithwaite, with day-ticket access through Slaithwaite and District Angling Club. Roach, bream, carp and chub feature in the club’s stocking reports, and ordinary tickets need sorting before you wet a line.

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.

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

Gloucester · 1 lakes on site

Proper canal fishing rather than a lake complex, with bream, roach and predators all in the mix. The Gloucester Canal Season Ticket covers towpath coarse fishing from Monk Meadow to the former railway bridge at Purton Lower—not the whole canal.

Swansea Canal

Clydach · 1 lakes on site

Swansea Canal at Clydach is a permit-controlled canal venue, with Waterway Wanderers listing the stretch to Godre'r Graig. No day tickets here: sort your permit first, and keep expectations grounded rather than banking on commercial-style bags.

Montgomery Canal

Welshpool · 1 lakes on site

A proper little canal venue around Welshpool, with club-controlled fishing, a handy towpath and a mixed bag of coarse species. The Welshpool section runs from Bridge 115 at Heulwen Wharf to Bridge 119a at Maes y Dre Footbridge.

Bude Canal

Bude · 5 lakes on site

Bude Canal is a proper urban-and-rural canal venue with a day-ticket Main Canal, several association-controlled sections and a useful mix of carp, bream, roach, dace, perch and more. It looks bob on for anglers who like a roving canal session, with night fishing available on the Main Canal under the current ticket rules.

Ashby Canal

Hinckley · 1 lakes on site

A proper rural canal stretch from Coton Bridge 40 to Carlton Bridge 44, managed by Ashby Angling Club. It offers mixed coarse and predator fishing, but you’ll need a named club ticket — there are no day tickets or guest tickets.

Grantham Canal

Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir · 6 lakes on site

A cracking, club-controlled stretch of the Grantham Canal near Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir, with day tickets, year-round fishing and a proper mix of canal species. There are six named sections, including a match length and a carp stretch.

Beeston Canal

Beeston · 1 lakes on site

Beeston Canal is a proper club-controlled canal stretch running from Beeston Lock to Lenton, with more than 150 pegs and a handy mix of canal and river fish. Roach and bream are the main targets, with large chub, perch and the occasional carp adding a bit of spice.

Caldon Canal

Leek · 2 lakes on site

Caldon Canal near Leek is a proper coarse-fishing canal with day and season permits, plus chub, dace, bream, carp and roach in the mix. Sort the permit details before travelling, as current prices, hours and night fishing haven’t been published.

Sandhurst Lake

Sandhurst · 1 lakes on site

Sandhurst Lake is a 14-acre specimen carp venue on Swan Lane, near Sandhurst and listed by the fishery with a Yateley, Hampshire postal address. It offers pre-booked 23-hour day tickets, serious carp fishing and a proper chance of a 40lb-plus lump.

Par Fishery

Ingatestone · 2 lakes on site

Par Fishery has two roughly 4-acre lakes near West Horndon and Upminster. It’s aimed squarely at carp anglers, with decent reported carp to around 40 lb, plus mixed coarse species and some very serious Wels catfish.

Summerhayes Fisheries

Bridgwater · 5 lakes on site

Summerhayes Fisheries near Bridgwater is a cracking five-lake complex, with approachable mixed-coarse waters, match lakes and a proper Big 8 specimen option. Open dawn till dusk every day, with night fishing available on Big 8 by booking.

Hordle Lakes

Hordle · 7 lakes on site

Hordle Lakes is a cracking multi-lake coarse and carp fishery at Golden Hill, Ashley Lane, Hordle, near New Milton. There’s a proper mix here, from beginner-friendly Tiddler Lake to specimen carp on Kingfisher.

Furzebray Carp Lakes

South Molton · 4 lakes on site

Furzebray Carp Lakes is a proper North Devon carp venue with three very different waters, from big-fish Island Lake to the more compact, feature-packed Copse Lake. Everything is pre-booked, with day tickets and longer bookings available on Willow and Copse.

The Monument Fishery

Shifnal · 2 lakes on site

The Monument is a proper specimen carp complex near Shifnal, with two booked-session lakes and some serious upper-end carp claims. Monument 2 is the headline water, with reported fish beyond 50lb.

Whelford Pools Fishery

Fairford · 4 lakes on site

Whelford Pools Fishery is a proper Gloucestershire carp venue between Fairford and Lechlade, run under The Carpswolds name. There’s a day-ticket 24-hour option on Top Lake, plus several exclusive-use lakes with their own accommodation and facilities.

Digger Lakes

Cullompton · 2 lakes on site

Digger Lakes is a two-lake carp venue near Willand, Cullompton, with day and night tickets, online booking and a proper mix of pleasure and specimen fishing. Snails Lake offers the bigger head of carp and fish over 30lb, while Persey’s Pool tops out around 30lb.