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Oakside Fishery
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.
“7.1/10 — Reported carp exceeding 30 lb, tench around 10 lb and several other species make a strong mixed-fishing offer.”
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The lowdown
Oakside Fishery at Whitecross, Newquay, is a cracking-looking option on paper if you like a mixed coarse lake with plenty to think about. There’s just one lake, rather than a whole complex to get your head round, and published size estimates put it between 3 and 3.5 acres. Four islands break things up nicely.
- 1 lake: Mixed coarse lake
- Fish: carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, perch, crucian
- Tickets from: Published adult day ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods — £10
- Find it: Newquay · TR8 4QL
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Oakside Fishery at Whitecross, Newquay, is a cracking-looking option on paper if you like a mixed coarse lake with plenty to think about. There’s just one lake, rather than a whole complex to get your head round, and published size estimates put it between 3 and 3.5 acres. Four islands break things up nicely. Add underwater shelves, changing depths, reeds and lily beds, and you’ve got more to work with than simply picking a peg and chucking towards the middle.
The carp are the headline attraction for anyone hoping for a proper lump: the fishery reports fish exceeding 30 lb. That’s a stock claim, not a promise of a bent rod, so give your swim selection some thought. Island edges, shelves and the margins are features worth assessing rather than treating every bit of water the same. With reeds and lilies in the mix, think about where you can safely play and land a fish before putting a bait tight to cover.
It isn’t all about carp, either. Tench reach approximately 10 lb, while bream, roach and rudd give mixed-species anglers other fish to aim for. Perch and crucian carp are also listed. That makes Oakside worth considering if you’d rather spend a session watching a float than sit behind carp rods all day. The varied depths offer scope to explore different lines, though there’s no need to pretend there’s one magic depth or bait that sorts this lake out.
Getting a session organised sounds refreshingly low-faff. Booking isn’t required, and telephone enquiries about availability are welcomed. Day, night and 24-hour tickets are published, alongside daytime and day-and-night season tickets, all with a maximum of two rods. There’s an important catch with the money, though: the website announced a price increase for 1 April 2026 without giving replacement amounts. Treat the listed figures below as needing confirmation, not a guaranteed current deal, and remember to pay cash before fishing.
Facilities cover the practical basics: ample parking, a payment kiosk and a portable toilet. A bankside access track helps less-mobile anglers reach swims, which is a useful detail when planning the day. Wheelchair users should discuss their particular requirements with Brian beforehand rather than assume every swim will work for them. He’s with the fishery; Darren is also available with the fishery. The address for your journey is Whitecross, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4QL.
Before tackling up, get the rules bob on. Hooks must be barbless, leadcore is banned, and tiger nuts and peanuts need to stay at home. Carp must not go in keepnets, landed fish need careful handling, and rods must remain attended. You’ll also need an appropriate fishing licence. An all-year season is listed, so this isn’t just a summer option. Whether you fancy a daytime mixed bag or a longer carp session, the sensible first move is a quick call about availability and the latest price.
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Oakside Fishery FAQs
Do I need to book?
No booking is required. Calls about availability are welcomed: Brian is with the fishery and Darren is with the fishery.
Are the published prices current, and who gets concessions?
Check before travelling. The website announced an increase for 1 April 2026 without publishing replacement amounts, so the listed prices need confirmation. Concessions cover OAPs, juniors and disabled anglers.
Can I fish at night or throughout the year?
Yes. Published day tickets cover dawn–dusk and night tickets cover dusk–dawn. There are also 24-hour and season-ticket options, and an all-year season is listed.
What’s access like for less-mobile anglers?
A bankside track helps less-mobile anglers reach swims, and there’s ample parking. Discuss wheelchair-access requirements with Brian before visiting so you can check what will suit you.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
We haven't found a tackle shop on site at Oakside Fishery. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near Newquay.
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 portable toilet.
Is there parking, and how close is it to the swims?
Yes — ample parking. Walks to the further pegs can be a trek, so a barrow helps.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
TR8 4QL.
How much is a ticket?
Published adult day ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £10; Published concession day ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £6; Published adult night ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £10; Published concession night ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £6; Published adult 24-hour ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £15; Published concession 24-hour ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £11; Published adult daytime season ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £85; Published concession daytime season ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £75; Published adult day-and-night season ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £150; Published concession day-and-night season ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods: £95. Prices last checked 2026-10-06 — they can change, so check before you go.
Can I just turn up, or do I need to book?
Day tickets are available on Mixed coarse 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, tench, bream, roach, rudd, perch, crucian. See each lake tab for which fish live where.
How many lakes are there?
1 — Mixed coarse lake (3–3.5 acres; published estimates differ).
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 barbless hooks only.
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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Mixed coarse lake: four islands, plenty of features and a proper mixed-species choice.
- Size
- 3–3.5 acres; published estimates differ
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, perch, crucian
Oakside’s single lake packs four islands, underwater shelves, varied depths, reeds and lily beds into a published estimated 3–3.5 acres. There’s plenty to assess when choosing a swim, from the island edges to changes in depth. Plumbing up carefully is a sensible starting point for a float session.
Carp and tench provide the bigger-fish interest, with bream, roach and rudd also present; perch and crucian carp are additionally listed. You can choose a daytime session or stay through the night on the appropriate ticket. Just keep the two-rod limit in mind, and don’t mistake the reported fish sizes for guaranteed bites.
The fishery reports carp exceeding 30 lb and tench reaching approximately 10 lb.
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Suits
- Carp anglers after a feature-rich lake with fishery-reported 30 lb-plus potential
- Mixed coarse anglers who enjoy choosing between several species
Maybe not for
- Anglers wanting separate specimen and pleasure lakes
- Anyone wanting to fish more than two rods
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Mixed coarse lake
carp
Light baiting tight to the lily beds
Carp patrol the lily beds 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.
carp
Solid PVA bag over the snaggy bits
With the lily beds and a busy bottom, a solid bag keeps the hook point masked on the drop and sat neatly in a little pile of bait however rough the lakebed is.
- Tie a short, stiff hooklink (4–6in) so it packs into the bag without kinking.
- Fill the bag with a damp crumb mix and pack it tight — loose bags spill on the cast.
- Nick a wafter or small pop-up on the hair so it settles over the mix, not under it.
- Cast a few yards short of the feature, recast every couple of hours with a fresh bag.
tench
Method or maggot feeder for tench near the cover
Tench love lily beds. A feeder puts a small, tight patch of bait right by the hookbait.
- Fish 10–20 yards out, or tight to the cover where it's safe to land fish.
- Recast every 10–15 minutes early on to build the swim.
- Short hooklink with a dead red maggot, corn or a 8mm wafter.
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.
Mixed coarse lake FAQs
How big is the lake?
Published estimates differ between 3 and 3.5 acres. It’s one mixed coarse lake with four islands.
What can I catch besides carp?
Tench, bream, roach and rudd are present. Perch and crucian carp are also listed, and the fishery reports tench reaching approximately 10 lb.
What's the lake record on Mixed coarse lake?
Going by what the fishery says: The fishery reports carp exceeding 30 lb and tench reaching approximately 10 lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Mixed coarse lake?
carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, perch, crucian. The fishery reports carp exceeding 30 lb and tench reaching approximately 10 lb.
How big is Mixed coarse lake and how many swims?
Around 3–3.5 acres; published estimates differ acres. Four islands, plenty of features and a proper mixed-species choice..
Which baits work well on Mixed coarse lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Mixed coarse 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 Mixed coarse 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 Mixed coarse 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 Oakside Fishery before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Mixed coarse 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 Mixed coarse lake on a day ticket?
Yes — Mixed coarse lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Published adult day ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods £10; Published concession day ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods £6; Published adult night ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods £10; Published concession night ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods £6; Published adult 24-hour ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods £15; Published concession 24-hour ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods £11; Published adult daytime season ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods £85; Published concession daytime season ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods £75; Published adult day-and-night season ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods £150; Published concession day-and-night season ticket — confirm price; maximum two rods £95 (last checked 2026-10-06).
Is night fishing allowed on Mixed coarse 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 Mixed coarse lake suit?
Good for: Carp anglers after a feature-rich lake with fishery-reported 30 lb-plus potential; Mixed coarse anglers who enjoy choosing between several species. Less suited to: Anglers wanting separate specimen and pleasure lakes; Anyone wanting to fish more than two rods.
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- Must
Must I pay before fishing?
Pay cash before fishing. Confirm the price because an increase was announced for 1 April 2026 without replacement amounts.
- Must
Are barbless hooks compulsory?
Use barbless hooks only.
- No
Can I use tiger nuts or peanuts?
Tiger nuts and peanuts are prohibited.
- No
Can carp go in keepnets?
Carp must not enter keepnets. Handle all landed fish carefully.
- No
Can I use leadcore?
Leadcore is prohibited.
- Must
Must rods stay attended?
Rods must remain attended.
- No
Can I fish more than two rods?
All published ticket options allow a maximum of two rods.
- Must
Do I need a fishing licence?
The fishery requires an appropriate fishing licence.
Taken from the fishery’s own pages, last checked 6 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.
Mixed coarse lake
carp
Light baiting tight to the lily beds
Carp patrol the lily beds 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.
carp
Solid PVA bag over the snaggy bits
With the lily beds and a busy bottom, a solid bag keeps the hook point masked on the drop and sat neatly in a little pile of bait however rough the lakebed is.
- Tie a short, stiff hooklink (4–6in) so it packs into the bag without kinking.
- Fill the bag with a damp crumb mix and pack it tight — loose bags spill on the cast.
- Nick a wafter or small pop-up on the hair so it settles over the mix, not under it.
- Cast a few yards short of the feature, recast every couple of hours with a fresh bag.
tench
Method or maggot feeder for tench near the cover
Tench love lily beds. A feeder puts a small, tight patch of bait right by the hookbait.
- Fish 10–20 yards out, or tight to the cover where it's safe to land fish.
- Recast every 10–15 minutes early on to build the swim.
- Short hooklink with a dead red maggot, corn or a 8mm wafter.
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.
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
7.1/10 from Tackle Index: Reported carp exceeding 30 lb, tench around 10 lb and several other species make a strong mixed-fishing offer.
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Our read
Checked Sept '26 — “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.”
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