St Ives Lakes

Fishery guide · Cambridgeshire

St Ives Lakes

St Ives Lakes is a proper nine-lake syndicate complex near St Ives, aimed mainly at carp and specimen anglers. Tickets range from day-only access to annual syndicate options, with Shallow reserved for the full-ticket options.

“6.8/10 — Strong specimen appeal, with carp beyond 50lb reported in Shallow and sizeable bream, pike, tench and carp elsewhere.”

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The lowdown

St Ives Lakes is at Meadow Lane near St Ives, Cambridgeshire. It’s a nine-lake complex, with Andersons, Fjords, Ivo, Lagoon, Long Reach, Meadow, Shallow, Tri-Cor and Lowries on the map. Plenty to get your head around, then. The venue is aimed mainly at carp and specimen anglers, although there’s some proper mixed-fish interest across the complex too.

  • 9 lakes: Andersons, Fjords, Ivo, Lagoon, Long Reach, Meadow, Shallow, Tri-Cor, Lowries
  • Fish: carp, tench, bream, rudd, roach, perch, pike
  • Tickets from: Full annual syndicate ticket, April to April, includes Shallow — £500
  • Find it: St Ives · PE27 5JG

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St Ives · PE27 5JG

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The full rundown on St Ives Lakes

St Ives Lakes is at Meadow Lane near St Ives, Cambridgeshire. It’s a nine-lake complex, with Andersons, Fjords, Ivo, Lagoon, Long Reach, Meadow, Shallow, Tri-Cor and Lowries on the map. Plenty to get your head around, then. The venue is aimed mainly at carp and specimen anglers, although there’s some proper mixed-fish interest across the complex too.

Shallow is the big-ticket carp water. It’s around 15 acres and holds approximately 60–70 carp in the 20–40lb-plus range, with fish reported beyond 50lb. That’s serious lump territory and the sort of water where location, patience and keeping everything tidy really matter. Take a sensible spread of carp kit, plus enough bait to build a picture without going mad on the first session.

Lagoon is roughly 30 acres, with two islands and reported depths from about 6 to 25 feet. It contains carp, bream, tench, perch and pike, so there’s more than one way to spend a day. The bream are reported to 19lb and the pike to 30lb-plus. On a new venue like this, spend time looking for showing fish, patrol routes and quieter water before clipping up and committing. A marker rod, solid unhooking kit and a few adaptable rigs would be a bob-on starting point.

Fjords has carp to approximately 46lb-plus, along with tench reported to 11lb-plus. Andersons is a smaller, more traditional tench and carp water, with around 100 stocked carp and fish reported over 30lb, plus bream and mixed coarse fish. Ivo is the broadest mixed-species option listed, containing rudd, roach, bream, tench, perch, pike and carp. Its carp are reported to about 29lb 10oz, with fish present to around 25lb-plus.

There’s less detail published about Long Reach, Meadow, Tri-Cor and Lowries, so it’s worth asking the fishery about the best target species, current conditions, preferred methods and any lake-specific rules before booking. That little bit of homework can save a proper faff. The official location page provides a fishery map, but no detailed written directions, so check the route and arrival arrangements in advance.

Ticket options include annual syndicate tickets running from April to April. The full annual ticket is £500 and includes Shallow, while the £400 annual ticket covers Lagoon, Andersons, Ivo, Lowries, Meadow, Fjords, Tri-Cor and Long Reach. The £120 day-only ticket is dawn-to-dusk and excludes Shallow. Winter tickets run from 1 November, with £250 for the full ticket including Shallow subject to availability, £200 excluding Shallow, and a £60 winter day ticket available from St Ives Tackle. Night fishing on ordinary syndicate tickets needs checking before booking. Carp tuition includes a 24-hour session covering rigs and methods, while pike tuition is available from 1 November by enquiry.

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St Ives Lakes FAQs

Where is St Ives Lakes?

At Meadow Lane near St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

How many lakes are in the complex?

The official site describes a nine-lake complex.

Where can tickets be obtained?

From St Ives Tackle or by prior arrangement with the fishery.

What number is listed for contact?

The ticket page gives the fishery, but the formatting may contain an extra digit, so verify it before calling.

Where's the nearest tackle shop?

We haven't found a tackle shop on site at St Ives Lakes. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near St Ives.

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?

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?

PE27 5JG.

How much is a ticket?

Full annual syndicate ticket, April to April, includes Shallow: £500; Annual syndicate ticket, April to April, excludes Shallow: £400; Day-only ticket, dawn to dusk, excludes Shallow: £120; Winter full ticket from November 1, includes Shallow, subject to availability: £250; Winter ticket from November 1, excludes Shallow: £200; Winter day-only ticket from November 1: £60; Carp tuition, 24-hour session: Price not stated; Pike tuition from November 1: Prices by enquiry. Prices last checked 2026-10-12 — they can change, so check before you go.

Can I just turn up, or do I need to book?

St Ives Lakes isn't day-ticket water — Andersons, Fjords, Ivo, Lagoon, Long Reach, Meadow, Shallow, Tri-Cor, Lowries are members or syndicate only.

What fish are in there?

Across the lakes you'll find carp, tench, bream, rudd, roach, perch, pike. See each lake tab for which fish live where.

Is night fishing allowed?

It depends — The official site does not clearly state this. Ask the fishery before booking.

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?

Most UK fisheries prefer barbless or micro-barbed hooks — ask on arrival if unsure.

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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