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Wold Farm Fisheries
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.
“7.9/10 — Three mixed coarse waters and a dedicated carp-and-catfish lake offer strong choice, without implying guaranteed catches.”
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The lowdown
Wold Farm Fisheries sits on Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA. The estate offers year-round fishing across three coarse and match lakes, plus a separate specimen lake. That gives you a proper choice: a mixed-species day on a peg, or a session aimed at carp and catfish.
- 4 lakes: Oaks Lake, Islands Lake, Moat Lake, Wold Lake
- Fish: carp, barbel, bream, roach, rudd, tench, crucian, chub
- Tickets from: Oaks day ticket — £11 per person; one rod at a time.
- Find it: Wellingborough · NN29 7XA
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The full rundown on Wold Farm Fisheries
Wold Farm Fisheries sits on Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA. The estate offers year-round fishing across three coarse and match lakes, plus a separate specimen lake. That gives you a proper choice: a mixed-species day on a peg, or a session aimed at carp and catfish. The important bit is choosing your lake before you arrive, rather than assuming you can wander between waters once you’ve got your gear out.
Oaks is approximately two acres, with one island and 28 pegs. Its mix includes mirror, common and ghost carp alongside barbel, bream, roach, rudd and tench. Islands is smaller at approximately one acre, but packs in six islands and 12 pegs. There’s plenty of variety in its species list too, including koi, golden orfe, golden tench and goldfish. If you like a mixed bag rather than a single-species mission, those lists give you plenty to think about.
Moat sits between those two for size: approximately one and a half acres, three islands and 18 pegs. Carp, tench, crucians, bream, barbel, chub and roach are listed. Across the coarse lakes, islands are the obvious named features to consider when choosing a water. We haven’t fished here, though, so there’s no pretending we know a banker peg, a productive margin or which line will have you bagged up. Features are a starting point, not a catch guarantee.
Wold Lake is the specimen option, with approximately two acres, two islands and six swims. Its dedicated page lists carp over 30 lb and catfish over 40 lb — the fishery’s own claim, rather than a promise of a PB. Day and overnight tickets cover two rods. Booking works differently here: you need to call or text Dax, not use the online coarse-lake booking options. It also has its own tackle and bait restrictions, so don’t simply transfer your match-lake setup.
There’s a café for signing in and out, a tackle shop, and fishery-provided fish-care equipment. On the coarse lakes, using the supplied nets and unhooking mats is compulsory; bring your own handles and bank sticks. Loose-feed pellets and groundbait must be bought from the fishery, although your own pellet hookbaits are allowed. That’s worth sorting before loading the car, especially if your usual bait bag includes meat or fish-based baits, which the coarse-lake rules prohibit.
For a straightforward visit, Oaks, Islands and Moat have online booking options. Islands also allows walk-ins, with booking recommended to guarantee a peg, plus an evening ticket bought at the tackle shop without booking. Check the posted closing time when signing in, and remember that published spring and summer hours aren’t a year-round timetable. Pick the right water, pack to its rules and there should be less faff when you arrive.
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Wold Farm Fisheries FAQs
Where is Wold Farm Fisheries?
Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA.
Is fishing available all year?
Yes, the estate offers year-round fishing. The supplied opening hours are specifically for spring/summer, effective March 30, 2026; check the posted closing time when signing in.
Can I fish overnight?
Wold Lake has a 24-hour ticket covering two rods and overnight fishing. Arrange it directly with Dax.
Which lakes can I book online?
Oaks, Islands and Moat have online booking options. Wold Lake must be arranged by calling or texting Dax with the fishery, 8am–7pm.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
There's tackle 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?
There's café for signing in and out listed, but opening times vary, so pack snacks and plenty of water just in case — especially on a long session.
Are there toilets on site?
Not that we've seen listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Is there parking, and how close is it to the swims?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off. Bring a barrow in case it's a walk.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
NN29 7XA.
How much is a ticket?
Oaks day ticket: £11 per person; one rod at a time.; Islands day ticket: £11 per person; one rod at a time.; Moat day ticket: £11 per person; one rod at a time.; Islands evening ticket: £8 from 3pm until closing, purchased at the tackle shop without booking.; Wold Lake day ticket: £20 per person, covering two rods.; Wold Lake 24-hour ticket: £40 per person, covering two rods and overnight fishing.. 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 Oaks Lake, Islands Lake, Moat Lake. 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, bream, roach, rudd, tench, crucian, chub, catfish. See each lake tab for which fish live where.
How many lakes are there?
4 — Oaks Lake (Approximately 2), Islands Lake (Approximately 1), Moat Lake (Approximately 1.5), Wold Lake (Approximately 2).
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 — Use one rod at a time and single, barbless hooks in sizes 10–16.
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?
We haven't seen disabled access listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
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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Oaks Lake: a mixed coarse option with one island and 28 pegs.
- Size
- Approximately 2 acres
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, barbel, bream, roach, rudd, tench
Oaks offers approximately two acres of water, one island and 28 pegs. It has the highest peg count of the three coarse lakes, with online booking available.
Mirror, common and ghost carp share the water with barbel, bream, roach, rudd and tench. A proper mixed list, with one rod at a time rather than a multi-rod specimen setup.
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Oaks Lake
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Suits
- Anglers wanting a mixed coarse-species list
- One-rod fishing with online booking available
Maybe not for
- Anglers wanting to fish multiple rods
- Anyone wanting to move between lakes during the session
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Oaks Lake
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.
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.
bream
Groundbait feeder at range for bream
Bream shoal up and graze over open, silty areas. A steady stream of groundbait in one spot keeps a shoal in front of you.
- Clip up and hit the same spot every cast.
- Start with 8–10 feeders quickly, then recast every 5 minutes.
- Worm, maggot or corn on a size 14–16.
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.
Oaks Lake FAQs
How many pegs does Oaks have?
There are 28 pegs on approximately two acres, with one island.
Which carp varieties are listed?
Mirror, common and ghost carp are listed alongside several other coarse species.
What's the lake record on Oaks Lake?
The fishery hasn't published a record for Oaks Lake that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in Oaks Lake?
carp, barbel, bream, roach, rudd, tench.
How big is Oaks Lake and how many swims?
Around Approximately 2 acres. A mixed coarse option with one island and 28 pegs..
Which baits work well on Oaks Lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Oaks Lake 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: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Oaks Lake 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 Oaks Lake?
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 Wold Farm Fisheries before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Oaks Lake?
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 Oaks Lake on a day ticket?
Yes — Oaks Lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Oaks day ticket £11 per person; one rod at a time.; Islands day ticket £11 per person; one rod at a time.; Moat day ticket £11 per person; one rod at a time.; Islands evening ticket £8 from 3pm until closing, purchased at the tackle shop without booking.; Wold Lake day ticket £20 per person, covering two rods.; Wold Lake 24-hour ticket £40 per person, covering two rods and overnight fishing. (last checked 2026-10-03).
Is night fishing allowed on Oaks Lake?
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 Oaks Lake suit?
Good for: Anglers wanting a mixed coarse-species list; One-rod fishing with online booking available. Less suited to: Anglers wanting to fish multiple rods; Anyone wanting to move between lakes during the session.
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Islands Lake: six islands, 12 pegs and a colourful species mix.
- Size
- Approximately 1 acres
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, tench, barbel, bream, roach
Islands packs six islands into approximately one acre, with 12 pegs. If island features catch your eye, this is the obvious one to have a look at.
The listed fish include ghost, koi, mirror and common carp, golden orfe, golden tench, barbel, goldfish, bream and roach. Walk-ins are allowed, but online booking is recommended to guarantee a peg.
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Islands Lake
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Suits
- Anglers drawn to island features
- Anyone after an evening-ticket option
Maybe not for
- Anglers wanting a larger expanse of water
- Multi-rod fishing
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Islands Lake
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.
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.
bream
Waggler and groundbait for bream
If they're within waggler range, float fishing over balls of groundbait is a great way to pick off bream.
- Ball in groundbait with casters and chopped worm at the start.
- Set the float a touch over-depth and watch for slow lifts.
- Top up when bites slow.
Islands Lake FAQs
Do I have to book Islands?
Walk-ins are permitted, but online booking is recommended to guarantee a peg.
How do I get an evening ticket?
Buy it at the tackle shop without booking. It runs from 3pm until closing.
What's the lake record on Islands Lake?
The fishery hasn't published a record for Islands Lake that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in Islands Lake?
carp, tench, barbel, bream, roach.
How big is Islands Lake and how many swims?
Around Approximately 1 acres. Six islands, 12 pegs and a colourful species mix..
Which baits work well on Islands Lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Islands Lake 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: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Islands Lake 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 Islands Lake?
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 Wold Farm Fisheries before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Islands Lake?
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 Islands Lake on a day ticket?
Yes — Islands Lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Oaks day ticket £11 per person; one rod at a time.; Islands day ticket £11 per person; one rod at a time.; Moat day ticket £11 per person; one rod at a time.; Islands evening ticket £8 from 3pm until closing, purchased at the tackle shop without booking.; Wold Lake day ticket £20 per person, covering two rods.; Wold Lake 24-hour ticket £40 per person, covering two rods and overnight fishing. (last checked 2026-10-03).
Is night fishing allowed on Islands Lake?
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 Islands Lake suit?
Good for: Anglers drawn to island features; Anyone after an evening-ticket option. Less suited to: Anglers wanting a larger expanse of water; Multi-rod fishing.
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Moat Lake: three islands and a mixed list that includes crucians and chub.
- Size
- Approximately 1.5 acres
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, tench, crucian, bream, barbel, chub, roach
Moat has approximately one and a half acres, three islands and 18 pegs. Online booking is available, and fishing is from your allocated peg.
Carp, tench, crucians, bream, barbel, chub and roach are listed. That makes it worth a look if variety matters more to you than chasing a named specimen weight.
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A look around Moat Lake
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Moat Lake
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Suits
- Mixed coarse anglers interested in crucians and chub
- Anglers wanting a water with several island features
Maybe not for
- Multi-rod specimen sessions
- Anglers wanting to bring their own loose-feed pellets and groundbait
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Moat Lake
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.
bream
Groundbait feeder at range for bream
Bream shoal up and graze over open, silty areas. A steady stream of groundbait in one spot keeps a shoal in front of you.
- Clip up and hit the same spot every cast.
- Start with 8–10 feeders quickly, then recast every 5 minutes.
- Worm, maggot or corn on a size 14–16.
Moat Lake FAQs
How many pegs and islands are there?
Moat has 18 pegs and three islands on approximately 1.5 acres.
Can I use my own pellet hookbaits?
Yes. Personal pellet hookbaits are allowed, but loose-feed pellets and groundbait must be fishery-bought.
What's the lake record on Moat Lake?
The fishery hasn't published a record for Moat Lake that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in Moat Lake?
carp, tench, crucian, bream, barbel, chub, roach.
How big is Moat Lake and how many swims?
Around Approximately 1.5 acres. Three islands and a mixed list that includes crucians and chub..
Which baits work well on Moat Lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Moat Lake 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: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Moat Lake 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 Moat Lake?
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 Wold Farm Fisheries before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Moat Lake?
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 Moat Lake on a day ticket?
Yes — Moat Lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Oaks day ticket £11 per person; one rod at a time.; Islands day ticket £11 per person; one rod at a time.; Moat day ticket £11 per person; one rod at a time.; Islands evening ticket £8 from 3pm until closing, purchased at the tackle shop without booking.; Wold Lake day ticket £20 per person, covering two rods.; Wold Lake 24-hour ticket £40 per person, covering two rods and overnight fishing. (last checked 2026-10-03).
Is night fishing allowed on Moat Lake?
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 Moat Lake suit?
Good for: Mixed coarse anglers interested in crucians and chub; Anglers wanting a water with several island features. Less suited to: Multi-rod specimen sessions; Anglers wanting to bring their own loose-feed pellets and groundbait.
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Wold Lake: the specimen option, with six swims and overnight tickets.
- Size
- Approximately 2 acres
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, catfish
Wold Lake is approximately two acres, with two islands and six swims. The fishery lists carp over 30 lb and catfish over 40 lb, so this is the water for a bigger-fish focus.
Day and 24-hour tickets cover two rods, with overnight fishing included in the latter. You can’t book it online: call or text Dax with the fishery, 8am–7pm. Mandatory fish-care nets, mats and weigh slings are supplied.
Wold Lake's dedicated page lists carp over 30 lb and catfish over 40 lb.
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A look around Wold Lake
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Wold Lake
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Suits
- Anglers targeting specimen carp and catfish
- Two-rod sessions and overnight fishing
Maybe not for
- Mixed coarse fishing
- Anyone wanting online booking
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Wold Lake
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.
catfish
Big hookbaits after dark for the cats
Catfish come out at night and like strong smells. A big halibut pellet or fish-based bait over a small bed of pellet is the usual approach.
- Fish strong — 20lb+ line and a big strong hook.
- Use an unhooking mat and a big net; cats are long and heavy.
- Check the venue's rules on cat tackle before you set up.
Wold Lake FAQs
How do I book Wold Lake?
Call or text Dax with the fishery, 8am–7pm. Online booking is not available.
What line and hooks are required?
Minimum 15 lb, 0.40 mm line and barbless hooks sizes 4–8 are required.
What's the lake record on Wold Lake?
Going by what the fishery says: Wold Lake's dedicated page lists carp over 30 lb and catfish over 40 lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Wold Lake?
carp, catfish. Wold Lake's dedicated page lists carp over 30 lb and catfish over 40 lb.
How big is Wold Lake and how many swims?
Around Approximately 2 acres. The specimen option, with six swims and overnight tickets..
Which baits work well on Wold Lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Wold Lake 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 Wold Lake get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.
What weather suits bigger catches on Wold Lake?
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 Wold Farm Fisheries before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Wold Lake?
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 Wold Lake on a day ticket?
You'll need to book Wold Lake in advance rather than just turning up.
Is night fishing allowed on Wold Lake?
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 Wold Lake suit?
Good for: Anglers targeting specimen carp and catfish; Two-rod sessions and overnight fishing. Less suited to: Mixed coarse fishing; Anyone wanting online booking.
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Venue Rule Checker
- Must
Do I need to sign in and out?
Sign in and out at the café and check the posted closing time.
- No
Can under-16s fish the coarse lakes alone?
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Must
Are there coarse-lake rod and hook restrictions?
Use one rod at a time and single, barbless hooks in sizes 10–16.
- Must
Must I use the supplied fish-care equipment?
Use fishery-provided nets and unhooking mats on the coarse lakes; bring your own handles and bank sticks. Wold Lake's supplied nets, mats and weigh slings are mandatory.
- No
Can I bring all my own coarse-lake bait?
Loose-feed pellets and groundbait must be fishery-bought. Personal pellet hookbaits are allowed; meat/fish-based baits are prohibited.
- No
Can I move between coarse lakes or have a barbecue?
Moving between lakes, fires and barbecues are prohibited. Fish only allocated pegs and take all litter home.
- Must
Does Wold Lake require specific tackle?
Use minimum 15 lb, 0.40 mm line and barbless hooks sizes 4–8.
- No
Can I use live/dead bait, particles or leadcore on Wold Lake?
Live/dead bait, particles and leadcore are prohibited. Retaining fish is also prohibited.
Taken from the fishery’s own pages, last checked 3 October 2026. Rules change — always check with the fishery before you go.
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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.
Oaks Lake
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.
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.
bream
Groundbait feeder at range for bream
Bream shoal up and graze over open, silty areas. A steady stream of groundbait in one spot keeps a shoal in front of you.
- Clip up and hit the same spot every cast.
- Start with 8–10 feeders quickly, then recast every 5 minutes.
- Worm, maggot or corn on a size 14–16.
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.
Islands Lake
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.
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.
bream
Waggler and groundbait for bream
If they're within waggler range, float fishing over balls of groundbait is a great way to pick off bream.
- Ball in groundbait with casters and chopped worm at the start.
- Set the float a touch over-depth and watch for slow lifts.
- Top up when bites slow.
Moat Lake
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.
bream
Groundbait feeder at range for bream
Bream shoal up and graze over open, silty areas. A steady stream of groundbait in one spot keeps a shoal in front of you.
- Clip up and hit the same spot every cast.
- Start with 8–10 feeders quickly, then recast every 5 minutes.
- Worm, maggot or corn on a size 14–16.
Wold Lake
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.
catfish
Big hookbaits after dark for the cats
Catfish come out at night and like strong smells. A big halibut pellet or fish-based bait over a small bed of pellet is the usual approach.
- Fish strong — 20lb+ line and a big strong hook.
- Use an unhooking mat and a big net; cats are long and heavy.
- Check the venue's rules on cat tackle before you set up.
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
7.9/10 from Tackle Index: Three mixed coarse waters and a dedicated carp-and-catfish lake offer strong choice, without implying guaranteed catches.
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Checked Sept '26 — “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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