Milemead Fisheries

Up to two rods are allowed on Lake 1.

Yes. Lake 1 offers 24-hour tickets, and overnight fishing must be pre-booked.

Going by what the fishery says: Common, mirror and ghost carp to over 20lb, plus roach, crucians, bream, rudd and tench. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, roach, crucian, bream, rudd, tench. Common, mirror and ghost carp to over 20lb, plus roach, crucians, bream, rudd and tench.

Around 2 acres. Mixed fishing with a chance of a proper carp.

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Lake 1 — Carp & Silvers 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 Milemead Fisheries 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 — Lake 1 — Carp & Silvers is on the day ticket. Tickets: Lake 1 day tickets £12; concessions £10; Lake 1 evening tickets £8; evening concessions £7; Lake 1 24-hour tickets £24, or £20 concession; Lake 2 day and evening tickets £12, concessions £10; evening tickets £8, concessions £7; Lake 3 fishing tickets £28 per 24 hours or £14 per day; Lake 3 exclusive hire £500 for 48 hours, then £200 per additional 24 hours; Lake 4 fishing tickets £32 per 24 hours; midweek day tickets £16; midweek overnight tickets, 4pm–8am, £20; Lake 4 exclusive hire £320 for 48 hours, then £150 per additional 24 hours; Lakes 3 and 4 overnight non-fishing guest £5; Lake 5 exclusive 24-hour hire £65 for two anglers or £80 for three (last checked 2026-10-06).

Yes, it's required — Staying overnight requires pre-booked 24-hour fishing; normal fishing hours are 7am until dusk.

Good for: Mixed-species anglers who also fancy targeting carp; Day-ticket anglers wanting no advance booking. Less suited to: Groups wanting an exclusively booked lake; Anglers wanting to use three rods.

Yes, but fish can only be retained for up to six hours.

Yes. Several swims are wheelchair-friendly and sit beside the car park.

Going by what the fishery says: Carp to 5lb, tench to 2lb, crucians, roach, rudd, bream and gudgeon. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, tench, crucian, roach, rudd, bream. Carp to 5lb, tench to 2lb, crucians, roach, rudd, bream and gudgeon.

Around 0.5 acres. Float-only fishing with accessible swims by the car park.

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Lake 2 — Canal & Basin 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 Milemead Fisheries 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 — Lake 2 — Canal & Basin is on the day ticket. Tickets: Lake 1 day tickets £12; concessions £10; Lake 1 evening tickets £8; evening concessions £7; Lake 1 24-hour tickets £24, or £20 concession; Lake 2 day and evening tickets £12, concessions £10; evening tickets £8, concessions £7; Lake 3 fishing tickets £28 per 24 hours or £14 per day; Lake 3 exclusive hire £500 for 48 hours, then £200 per additional 24 hours; Lake 4 fishing tickets £32 per 24 hours; midweek day tickets £16; midweek overnight tickets, 4pm–8am, £20; Lake 4 exclusive hire £320 for 48 hours, then £150 per additional 24 hours; Lakes 3 and 4 overnight non-fishing guest £5; Lake 5 exclusive 24-hour hire £65 for two anglers or £80 for three (last checked 2026-10-06).

Yes, it's required — Staying overnight requires pre-booked 24-hour fishing; normal fishing hours are 7am until dusk.

Good for: Anglers wanting a float-only mixed-species session; Anglers looking for wheelchair-friendly swims beside parking. Less suited to: Anglers wanting to ledger; Specimen carp hunters.

Midweek day tickets may be available in quieter months, but 24-hour bookings take priority. Telephone to arrange it.

Yes. One overnight non-fishing guest per angler is allowed for £5.

Going by what the fishery says: Wels catfish to 40lb, carp to 30lb, grass carp, barbel, perch, roach and skimmers. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

catfish, carp, barbel, perch, roach, bream. Wels catfish to 40lb, carp to 30lb, grass carp, barbel, perch, roach and skimmers.

Around 2 acres. Carp and cats with priority for longer sessions.

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Lake 3 — Cat & Carp 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 Milemead Fisheries 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.

You'll need to book Lake 3 — Cat & Carp in advance rather than just turning up.

Yes, it's required — Staying overnight requires pre-booked 24-hour fishing; normal fishing hours are 7am until dusk.

Good for: Carp and catfish anglers planning a 24-hour session; Groups looking for exclusive lake hire. Less suited to: Anglers relying on an unbooked day ticket; Anglers wanting to fish three rods.

You can use three rods, with minimum 15lb line and microbarbed hooks.

Yes. A midweek overnight ticket covers 4pm–8am and costs £20.

Going by what the fishery says: Approximately 120 carp, a lake record of 34lb 15oz, and grass carp to 29lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp. Approximately 120 carp, a lake record of 34lb 15oz, and grass carp to 29lb.

Around 2 acres. A five-angler limit on a dedicated specimen water.

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Lake 4 — Specimen Carp 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 Milemead Fisheries 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.

You'll need to book Lake 4 — Specimen Carp in advance rather than just turning up.

Yes, it's required — Staying overnight requires pre-booked 24-hour fishing; normal fishing hours are 7am until dusk.

Good for: Dedicated carp anglers wanting a capped number of anglers; Small groups planning exclusive hire. Less suited to: Walk-up anglers without a booking; Anglers arriving with line below 15lb.

Six rods in total, with a maximum of three per angler. Minimum 20lb line is required.

Sessions start at 10am. You must vacate by 9:30am the following day.

Going by what the fishery says: Carp to 30lb, Wels catfish to 71lb and grass carp to at least 25lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, catfish. Carp to 30lb, Wels catfish to 71lb and grass carp to at least 25lb.

Around 1 acres. Exclusive bookings with heavyweight cats on the stock list.

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Lake 5 — Boat 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 Milemead Fisheries 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.

You'll need to book Lake 5 — Boat Lake in advance rather than just turning up.

Yes, it's required — Staying overnight requires pre-booked 24-hour fishing; normal fishing hours are 7am until dusk.

Good for: Two or three anglers wanting exclusive use; Carp and catfish anglers equipped for the minimum line requirement. Less suited to: Anglers wanting an individual walk-up ticket; Three anglers expecting to use three rods each.