Dinton Pastures Country Park

No. Black Swan Lake is members-only through the specimen group.

No. The Black Swan Lake waiting list is currently closed.

Going by what the fishery says: Continually stocked; contains unknown specimen fish. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp. Continually stocked; contains unknown specimen fish.

Around 84 acres acres. A big specimen-group gravel pit with islands, room and mystery fish..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Black Swan 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.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

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 Dinton Pastures Country Park before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

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.

No — Black Swan Lake is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

No — Night fishing is restricted to Specimen Group members and requires following the night syndicate rules.

Good for: Specimen-group anglers after larger or unknown fish; Anglers who enjoy big gravel-pit water and island features. Less suited to: Casual anglers looking for a same-day ticket.

Yes. Casual day fishing is available during daytime hours.

No. Night fishing is restricted to specimen group members.

The fishery hasn't published a record for White Swan 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.

carp, rudd, roach.

Around 24 acres acres. The most straightforward daytime day-ticket lake in the main Dinton setup..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for White Swan 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.

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.

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 Dinton Pastures Country Park before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

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.

No — Night fishing is restricted to Specimen Group members and requires following the night syndicate rules.

Good for: Day-ticket anglers after carp, rudd and roach; Anglers wanting lots of swims and a simple daytime session. Less suited to: Night anglers without specimen-group membership.

No. Twyford Reserve is members-only through the specimen group.

Carp, tench, bream, pike, barbel and chub.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Twyford Reserve that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

carp, tench, bream, pike, barbel, chub.

Around 26 acres acres. A varied reserve combining a gravel pit, weir pool and River Loddon stretch..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Twyford Reserve 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.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

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 Dinton Pastures Country Park before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

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.

No — Twyford Reserve is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

No — Night fishing is restricted to Specimen Group members and requires following the night syndicate rules.

Good for: Specimen-group members after mixed coarse species; Anglers who like gravel-pit, weir-pool and river features. Less suited to: Casual day-ticket anglers.

Yes. The River Loddon section is open to casual day tickets and day season tickets.

From 15 March to 15 June inclusive.

The fishery hasn't published a record for River Loddon that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

barbel, chub, perch, pike.

Around Not published acres. A day-ticket river option for barbel, chub, perch and pike..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for River Loddon 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.

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.

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 Dinton Pastures Country Park before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

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.

Yes — River Loddon is on the day ticket. Tickets: Casual day ticket £10 per rod, maximum two rods per person; Day season ticket, standard, 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 £115.50 per rod; Day season ticket, concessionary, 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 £75.80 per rod for under-16s, pensioners, disabled and unemployed anglers; Parking up to one hour £3; Parking up to two hours £5.50; Parking up to three hours £7; All-day parking £8.50; Out-of-hours gate-release fee £126 (last checked 2026-10-08).

No — Night fishing is restricted to Specimen Group members and requires following the night syndicate rules.

Good for: River anglers after barbel and chub; Day-ticket anglers wanting a change from gravel pits. Less suited to: Anglers looking for year-round access.

It is at California Country Park, not at the main Dinton Pastures site.

It reportedly holds up to 90 carp, with fish to about 36 lb.

Going by what the fishery says: Reportedly holds up to 90 carp, with fish to about 36 lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

pike, perch, roach, tench, carp. Reportedly holds up to 90 carp, with fish to about 36 lb.

Around 6.5 acres acres. A compact estate lake with islands and a reported carp angle..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Longmoor 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.

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.

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 Dinton Pastures Country Park before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

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.

Yes — Longmoor Lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Casual day ticket £10 per rod, maximum two rods per person; Day season ticket, standard, 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 £115.50 per rod; Day season ticket, concessionary, 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 £75.80 per rod for under-16s, pensioners, disabled and unemployed anglers; Parking up to one hour £3; Parking up to two hours £5.50; Parking up to three hours £7; All-day parking £8.50; Out-of-hours gate-release fee £126 (last checked 2026-10-08).

No — Night fishing is restricted to Specimen Group members and requires following the night syndicate rules.

Good for: Anglers after a smaller mixed-species lake; Carp anglers interested in the reported fish to about 36 lb. Less suited to: Anglers expecting Longmoor Lake to be at the main Dinton site.