Rush Lyvars Fishing Lake

Rush Lyvars Fishing Lake sits on Preston Road in Hedon, near Hull, and it’s got a proper fishery-complex feel to it. Rather than one plain, open pool, the venue is described as a collection of smaller lakes linked by wooden bridges. That should give you plenty to look at before picking a swim, with different corners, islands of water and margins all worth a proper scan.

• 1 lake: Rush Lyvars Fishing Lake complex
• Fish: carp, crucian, catfish, tench, bream, barbel, roach, perch
• Tickets from: Day ticket — one rod — £5, payable on the bank
• Find it: Hedon · HU12 8JU

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Rush Lyvars Fishing Lake sits on Preston Road in Hedon, near Hull, and it’s got a proper fishery-complex feel to it. Rather than one plain, open pool, the venue is described as a collection of smaller lakes linked by wooden bridges. That should give you plenty to look at before picking a swim, with different corners, islands of water and margins all worth a proper scan.

It’s a sizeable setup, with roughly 130 pegs reported across the complex. Depths are listed to around 25 feet, so there’s a fair old range of water here. One directory puts the total area at roughly 3 hectares, while another describes an irregularly shaped lake. Either way, this isn’t a tiny puddle where every angler is fishing the same spots. Take a few minutes to suss out the swim before you get the tackle out.

Carp are the big draw. Common and mirror carp are on the list, along with ghost, grass, leather, koi, crucian and F1 carp. The fishery’s own claim puts carp to around 35lb, which gives the venue plenty of appeal if you fancy a proper lump or a cheeky PB. Catfish are also listed, including Wels catfish in one directory, so it’s worth asking what’s currently being caught and what tackle the bailiff recommends.

It’s not all about carp, either. Tench, bream, barbel, roach, perch and rudd are also reported, giving you options for a mixed bag or a more traditional session. On a new venue, it makes sense to have a look in the margins, check for visible movement and ask which areas have been producing lately. With the bridges, irregular shape and lots of pegs, a little homework could save plenty of faff.

The listed day tickets are £5 for one rod, £7 for two and £8 for three, payable on the bank. Night fishing is listed at £18 for 24 hours, running from noon to noon. Anglers can arrive and fish before noon if swims are free, but are asked to leave by noon so the swims can be turned around for others. Pack the usual bits for a flexible session, plus a decent landing net and unhooking kit for the carp.

There are toilets, snacks on site, parking and designated wheelchair-friendly pegs. Barbless hooks only, with groundbait and hemp prohibited, so check your bait and terminal tackle before setting off. All carp must be returned to the water immediately, meaning your unhooking gear needs to be ready and bob on. The opening details conflict: it’s listed as open all year, but closed Mondays and Tuesdays from November 1 to April 1. Booking isn’t shown as required in the day-ticket details, while a separate recent directory claims membership-only fishing. Give the fishery a bell with the fishery or check the listed Facebook page before travelling.

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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• Our read

  Checked Sept '26 — “Rush Lyvars is a sizeable Hedon complex of smaller lakes, with roughly 130 pegs, depths reported to 25 feet and carp claimed to around 35 lb. Day tickets are listed from £5, with plenty of mixed coarse species and a few important rules to check before setting off.”

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