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How End Fisheries
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.
“8.0/10 — Two feature-led coarse lakes and a broad species mix offer plenty of angling interest, though advertised fish sizes aren't catch guarantees.”
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The lowdown
How End Fisheries gives you two quite different bits of water to get your teeth into: Yasi’s and Dani’s. This is mixed-coarse and match-style fishing, with more to think about than just carp. The address for your trip is 3 How End Road, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3JT. If you’re using the Fishbrain lake pin, bear in mind that it marks the water, not a verified entrance.
- 2 lakes: Yasi’s, Dani’s
- Fish: carp, barbel, roach, perch, bream, tench, crucian, rudd
- Tickets from: Day ticket per person fishing — £11
- Find it: Ampthill · MK45 3JT
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How End Fisheries gives you two quite different bits of water to get your teeth into: Yasi’s and Dani’s. This is mixed-coarse and match-style fishing, with more to think about than just carp. The address for your trip is 3 How End Road, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3JT. If you’re using the Fishbrain lake pin, bear in mind that it marks the water, not a verified entrance. A small detail, but worth sorting before you load the car.
Yasi’s is the snake lake, with 17 pegs and a far bank reachable with a 13-metre pole. That gives pole anglers a clear feature to work towards rather than a vast expanse of open water. Dani’s has 20 pegs, with island or submerged-island features giving it a different layout. Both lakes were dug to a standard six-foot depth at every peg. Their acreage isn’t published, so peg numbers and those features are the useful things to go on.
There’s a cracking spread of species between the two. Yasi’s has carp, barbel, ide, roach, perch and bream. Dani’s adds tench, golden tench, crucian carp, rudd and chub to its carp, bream, roach and perch mix. The fishery advertises carp around 20lb, barbel to 10lb and ide to 3lb, plus perch to 4lb and roach to 1lb. Those are the venue’s advertised sizes, not a promise that a lump will be waiting in your swim.
A normal day ticket is £11 per person fishing, covering the 08:00–17:00 day. Sharing a peg doesn’t mean sharing a ticket: both anglers pay. Spectators get free entry within reason, which is handy if someone wants to tag along. There are also seven-day and Monday–Friday memberships for 2026–27, including concession options. The season runs April 1–March 31, so it covers the full year rather than just the warmer months.
Here’s the bit to get bob on before setting off: telephone ahead to book a peg and check the official calendar, because the lakes regularly have bookings. Non-members need to arrive while the shop is open to arrange access. On Mondays and Sundays that’s only 08:00–09:00; Tuesday–Saturday it’s 08:00–17:00. Don’t confuse the short shop window with the fishing day. Fishing outside normal hours needs prior agreement with the owner, rather than assuming you can buy a night ticket.
On the practical side, there’s an on-site tackle and bait shop, toilets near the gated car park and a short walk to both lakes without steep slopes or steps. Each lake has dedicated disabled swims beside the parking, plus step-free access to other pegs. Pack with the rules in mind: use the fishery’s landing nets, leave personal nets at home and bring genuinely barbless hooks no bigger than size 12. Braided line and hooklengths are out too.
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How End Fisheries FAQs
Who do I call to book?
Weekday daytime: Tarnya with the fishery. Evenings and weekends: Phil with the fishery. Check the official calendar as well before heading over.
Is there accessible fishing?
Both lakes have dedicated disabled swims beside the car park and step-free access to other pegs. The short walk from the gated car park has no steep slopes or steps, and women’s/disabled toilets are nearby.
Who qualifies for concession membership?
Concessions apply to over-65s and juniors aged 14 or under on April 1 of the relevant season. The season runs April 1–March 31.
Where exactly is the fishery?
The address is 3 How End Road, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3JT. The Fishbrain coordinates mark the lake location, not a verified entrance.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
There's on-site tackle and bait shop on site, so you can grab bits on the day. For anything bigger, stock up before you leave home — or order online in advance.
Do I need to bring food?
We haven't seen any food on site, so bring your own grub and drinks. A flask and a stove (where allowed) make a long day much better.
Are there toilets on site?
Yes — the fishery lists gents’ toilets near the car park.
Is there parking, and how close is it to the swims?
Yes — gated car park a short walk from both lakes. Walks to the further pegs can be a trek, so a barrow helps.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
MK45 3JT.
How much is a ticket?
Day ticket per person fishing: £11; 2026–27 seven-day Match Membership, one year: £240; 2026–27 concession seven-day Match Membership: £215; 2026–27 Monday–Friday membership, one year: £215; 2026–27 concession Monday–Friday membership: £185. Prices last checked 2026-10-03 — they can change, so check before you go.
Can I just turn up, or do I need to book?
Day tickets are available on Yasi’s, Dani’s. Busy weekends can fill up, so ring ahead if you've got your heart set on a swim.
What fish are in there?
Across the lakes you'll find carp, barbel, roach, perch, bream, tench, crucian, rudd, chub. See each lake tab for which fish live where.
How many lakes are there?
2 — Yasi’s (Not published), Dani’s (Not published).
Is night fishing allowed?
We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Can I bring my dog?
Not covered in the rules we've checked. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Are bait boats allowed?
We haven't seen a bait-boat rule listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Do I need barbless hooks?
Yes, it's required — Hooks must be genuinely barbless, maximum size 12.
Do I need my own unhooking mat or cradle?
Bring one either way — most fisheries expect it and the fish deserve it.
Is it suitable for disabled anglers?
The fishery lists women’s/disabled toilets near the car park. Ring ahead to check which swims suit you.
Do I need a rod licence?
Yes — anyone 13 or over fishing in England and Wales needs an Environment Agency rod licence (or Natural Resources Wales in Wales), on top of your fishery ticket.
When's the best time of year to fish here?
Late spring through autumn is prime for most species. Check our live weather edge for this venue before you go — it updates daily.
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Yasi’s: a 17-peg snake with the far bank in pole range
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, barbel, roach, perch, bream
Yasi’s is the one to look at if you like a defined far-bank target. It’s a 17-peg snake lake, and the opposite bank is reachable with a 13-metre pole. It was dug to a standard six-foot depth at all pegs.
The mix includes carp, barbel and ide alongside roach, perch and bream, so it isn’t purely a carp proposition. Dedicated disabled swims sit beside the car park, with step-free access to the other pegs. Ring ahead rather than banking on a spare swim.
The fishery lists carp, barbel, ide, roach, perch and bream.
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How End Fisheries
Yasi’s
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Suits
- Pole anglers wanting a reachable far-bank feature
- Mixed-coarse anglers interested in carp, barbel and silverfish
Maybe not for
- Anglers wanting a broad, open-water layout
- Anyone relying on an unbooked peg being available
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Yasi’s
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
barbel
Pellet and boilie for the lake barbel
Lake barbel feed hard and fight harder. Use a strong rod and line, and rest them properly in the net before release.
- Halibut pellet or small boilie over a bed of pellet.
- Strong hooklink and a size 10–12 hook.
- Never hold barbel out of water long — keep them in the net until they've recovered.
roach
Float maggot for roach
On a mixed lake a waggler and a pint of maggots is the easiest way to keep the float going under all day.
- Feed six to ten maggots every cast.
- Shallow up if bites come on the drop.
- Size 18 hook and light hooklength.
perch
Worm or small lure for the perch
Perch hang round cover, boats and drop-offs. A lobworm on a light float, or a small lure worked along the features, will find them.
- Fish lobworm under a float tight to cover.
- On lures, try a small drop shot or soft shad near features.
- Feed chopped worm to keep them in the swim.
Yasi’s FAQs
How many pegs does Yasi’s have?
There are 17 pegs on this snake lake.
Can I reach the far bank with a pole?
Yes — the fishery says the far bank is reachable with a 13-metre pole.
What's the lake record on Yasi’s?
Going by what the fishery says: The fishery lists carp, barbel, ide, roach, perch and bream. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Yasi’s?
carp, barbel, roach, perch, bream. The fishery lists carp, barbel, ide, roach, perch and bream.
How big is Yasi’s and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. A 17-peg snake with the far bank in pole range.
Which baits work well on Yasi’s?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Yasi’s further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Yasi’s get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.
What weather suits bigger catches on Yasi’s?
A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for How End Fisheries before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Yasi’s?
Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.
Can I fish Yasi’s on a day ticket?
Yes — Yasi’s is on the day ticket. Tickets: Day ticket per person fishing £11; 2026–27 seven-day Match Membership, one year £240; 2026–27 concession seven-day Match Membership £215; 2026–27 Monday–Friday membership, one year £215; 2026–27 concession Monday–Friday membership £185 (last checked 2026-10-03).
Is night fishing allowed on Yasi’s?
We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule for this lake. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Who does Yasi’s suit?
Good for: Pole anglers wanting a reachable far-bank feature; Mixed-coarse anglers interested in carp, barbel and silverfish. Less suited to: Anglers wanting a broad, open-water layout; Anyone relying on an unbooked peg being available.
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Dani’s: twenty pegs, island features and a proper mixed bag
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, tench, crucian, rudd, bream, chub, roach, perch
Dani’s has 20 pegs, with island or submerged-island features rather than Yasi’s snake layout. Like its neighbour, it was dug to a standard six-foot depth at every peg. Acreage isn’t published.
There’s plenty of species variety here: carp share the lake with tench, golden tench, crucians, rudd, bream, chub, roach and perch. That makes it an appealing choice if a mixed bag is your thing. Dedicated disabled swims are beside the car park, and other pegs have step-free access.
The fishery lists carp, tench, golden tench, crucian carp, rudd, bream, chub, roach and perch.
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A look around Dani’s
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Dani’s
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Suits
- Anglers who enjoy fishing around island features
- Mixed-species fans keen on tench, crucians and silverfish
Maybe not for
- Anglers specifically looking for Yasi’s barbel and ide mix
- Anyone assuming the lake will be free without checking bookings
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Dani’s
carp
Light baiting tight to the island margins
Carp patrol the island margins on most venues. A handful of bait right on the edge often beats a heavy bed in open water, especially later in the day.
- Walk the bank first and look for bubbling, swirls or coloured water by the cover.
- Bait two or three spots with a few handfuls of chopped and whole boilies.
- Lower or flick the rig in quietly and back your line off with a back lead.
- Keep the drag set tight-ish — fish hooked by cover need turning quickly.
tench
Lift method float for tench
Tench feed with their heads down and tip baits up — the lift method shows that bite as the float rising and lying flat.
- Fish the margin at dawn with a straight waggler, locked by a single big shot 2–3in from the hook.
- Rake or lightly bait the swim with hemp, corn and maggot.
- Strike when the float lifts or lies flat. Bread, corn or worm on a size 12–14.
crucian
Delicate float for crucians
Crucian bites are tiny dips and lifts, so a sensitive float shotted right down is what catches them.
- Fish a small insert waggler or pole float over-depth by an inch.
- Corn, maggot or a 4mm pellet on a size 16–18.
- Strike at any small movement — crucians rarely bury the float.
rudd
Floating baits and shallow float for rudd
Rudd feed high in the water, often near reeds and lilies on warm days. Fish up in the water to them, not on the bottom.
- A light waggler set 1–2ft deep with a single maggot or caster on a size 18.
- Loose-feed little and often to bring them up.
- Floating bread flake works brilliantly in summer.
Dani’s FAQs
What features does Dani’s have?
The lake has island or submerged-island features across its 20-peg layout.
Are there tench and crucians?
Yes — the fishery lists tench, golden tench and crucian carp among Dani’s species.
What's the lake record on Dani’s?
Going by what the fishery says: The fishery lists carp, tench, golden tench, crucian carp, rudd, bream, chub, roach and perch. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Dani’s?
carp, tench, crucian, rudd, bream, chub, roach, perch. The fishery lists carp, tench, golden tench, crucian carp, rudd, bream, chub, roach and perch.
How big is Dani’s and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. Twenty pegs, island features and a proper mixed bag.
Which baits work well on Dani’s?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Dani’s further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Dani’s get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.
What weather suits bigger catches on Dani’s?
A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for How End Fisheries before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Dani’s?
Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.
Can I fish Dani’s on a day ticket?
Yes — Dani’s is on the day ticket. Tickets: Day ticket per person fishing £11; 2026–27 seven-day Match Membership, one year £240; 2026–27 concession seven-day Match Membership £215; 2026–27 Monday–Friday membership, one year £215; 2026–27 concession Monday–Friday membership £185 (last checked 2026-10-03).
Is night fishing allowed on Dani’s?
We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule for this lake. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Who does Dani’s suit?
Good for: Anglers who enjoy fishing around island features; Mixed-species fans keen on tench, crucians and silverfish. Less suited to: Anglers specifically looking for Yasi’s barbel and ide mix; Anyone assuming the lake will be free without checking bookings.
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- Must
Should I book a peg before visiting?
Telephone ahead to book and check the official calendar. Availability is not guaranteed without booking, and the lakes regularly have bookings.
- Must
Do non-members need to arrive during shop hours?
Non-members must arrive during shop opening hours to arrange access: 08:00–09:00 Mondays and Sundays; 08:00–17:00 Tuesday–Saturday.
- Only if
Can I fish outside normal hours?
Prior owner agreement is required. No routine night-fishing ticket is published.
- No
Can I bring my own landing net or keepnet?
Personal landing nets and keepnets are prohibited. Use fishery-provided landing nets only.
- No
Can everyone use keepnets?
Keepnets are restricted to members or match anglers. Carp and barbel must be kept separate from other fish.
- Must
Must hooks be barbless?
Hooks must be genuinely barbless, maximum size 12.
- No
Can I use braided line or hooklengths?
Braided line and braided hooklengths are prohibited.
- Must
Do two anglers sharing a peg each need a ticket?
Both anglers must purchase a ticket. Spectators receive free entry within reason.
Taken from the fishery’s own pages, last checked 3 October 2026. Rules change — always check with the fishery before you go.
Tips & guides worth reading
How we'd fish each lake
Our own suggestions, worked out from each lake's features, its main fish and the venue rules. They're tried-and-tested methods, not reports from this venue, so watch the water and ask in the tackle shop on the day.
Yasi’s
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
barbel
Pellet and boilie for the lake barbel
Lake barbel feed hard and fight harder. Use a strong rod and line, and rest them properly in the net before release.
- Halibut pellet or small boilie over a bed of pellet.
- Strong hooklink and a size 10–12 hook.
- Never hold barbel out of water long — keep them in the net until they've recovered.
roach
Float maggot for roach
On a mixed lake a waggler and a pint of maggots is the easiest way to keep the float going under all day.
- Feed six to ten maggots every cast.
- Shallow up if bites come on the drop.
- Size 18 hook and light hooklength.
perch
Worm or small lure for the perch
Perch hang round cover, boats and drop-offs. A lobworm on a light float, or a small lure worked along the features, will find them.
- Fish lobworm under a float tight to cover.
- On lures, try a small drop shot or soft shad near features.
- Feed chopped worm to keep them in the swim.
Dani’s
carp
Light baiting tight to the island margins
Carp patrol the island margins on most venues. A handful of bait right on the edge often beats a heavy bed in open water, especially later in the day.
- Walk the bank first and look for bubbling, swirls or coloured water by the cover.
- Bait two or three spots with a few handfuls of chopped and whole boilies.
- Lower or flick the rig in quietly and back your line off with a back lead.
- Keep the drag set tight-ish — fish hooked by cover need turning quickly.
tench
Lift method float for tench
Tench feed with their heads down and tip baits up — the lift method shows that bite as the float rising and lying flat.
- Fish the margin at dawn with a straight waggler, locked by a single big shot 2–3in from the hook.
- Rake or lightly bait the swim with hemp, corn and maggot.
- Strike when the float lifts or lies flat. Bread, corn or worm on a size 12–14.
crucian
Delicate float for crucians
Crucian bites are tiny dips and lifts, so a sensitive float shotted right down is what catches them.
- Fish a small insert waggler or pole float over-depth by an inch.
- Corn, maggot or a 4mm pellet on a size 16–18.
- Strike at any small movement — crucians rarely bury the float.
rudd
Floating baits and shallow float for rudd
Rudd feed high in the water, often near reeds and lilies on warm days. Fish up in the water to them, not on the bottom.
- A light waggler set 1–2ft deep with a single maggot or caster on a size 18.
- Loose-feed little and often to bring them up.
- Floating bread flake works brilliantly in summer.
Good background reading. Most of it is a few years old, so treat it as a starting point and ask on the day.
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What anglers reckon
8.0/10 from Tackle Index: Two feature-led coarse lakes and a broad species mix offer plenty of angling interest, though advertised fish sizes aren't catch guarantees.
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Checked Sept '26 — “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.”
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