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Wrightington Fisheries
Wrightington Fisheries is a family-run, four-water coarse venue with pleasure pegs, match fishing and cracking wheelchair access on its two canals. Adult full-day tickets are £8, with Horse Shoe the main shout for pleasure anglers.
“7.8/10 — Four waters offer mixed coarse fishing, with carp listed to 18lb on Horse Shoe and distinct pleasure and match options.”
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The lowdown
Wrightington Fisheries sits on Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9SA. It’s a family-run setup with four waters: Horse Shoe, Rivington View and two canals. The useful bit is that they don’t all serve the same purpose. There’s a clear pleasure-fishing option, a principal match lake and two waters catering for both. Pick your water around the day you fancy, rather than simply heading for the first empty peg.
- 4 lakes: Horse Shoe, Rivington View, Canal 1, Canal 2
- Fish: carp, roach, rudd, perch, tench, bream, barbel
- Tickets from: Adult full-day fishing — £8
- Find it: Wigan · WN6 9SA
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Wrightington Fisheries sits on Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9SA. It’s a family-run setup with four waters: Horse Shoe, Rivington View and two canals. The useful bit is that they don’t all serve the same purpose. There’s a clear pleasure-fishing option, a principal match lake and two waters catering for both. Pick your water around the day you fancy, rather than simply heading for the first empty peg.
Horse Shoe is the obvious starting point for a pleasure session. It has 19 pegs, including two with disabled access, and match bookings are rarely available. The fishery lists carp to 18lb alongside roach, rudd, perch, tench and bream. That’s a proper mixed line-up, whether carp are your main interest or you’d rather have several species in the running. One important distinction: there are no barbel in this water.
Rivington View is the principal match lake, with 30 pegs and a listed mix of carp, barbel and bream. Pleasure anglers can fish it when it isn’t booked, so availability matters more here than on Horse Shoe. The fishery points anglers towards its calendar before choosing this water. Worth that quick check before loading the car, especially if Rivington View is the one you’ve got your heart set on.
The two canals each measure 220m long by 16m wide, with 20 pegs apiece. Every canal peg has wheelchair access, which gives anglers needing that access a much broader choice than the two designated pegs on Horse Shoe. Both canals accommodate matches and pleasure fishing, with carp, barbel, tench, bream and roach listed. Their long, narrow layout also gives you a different water shape to weigh up when choosing your swim.
Tickets are straightforward: an adult full day is £8, while pensioners and children aged 15 and under pay £6. Opening hours are dawn to dusk, so this is a daytime outing rather than a cheeky overnighter. Children under 15 must have an adult with them. An honesty-box payment system is reported, and you must pay before fishing. Get that sorted before the tackle comes out; fishing without a ticket attracts double charging.
On the practical side, there are two large on-site parking areas and a toilet block on the car park. Pack around the listed rules: barbless hooks only, no pleasure-session keepnets, and no boilies, trout pellets, bloodworm, nuts or floating baits. That rules out a floater approach, however tempting it looks. Rod allowances and extra-rod charges aren’t specified, so ring Paul with the fishery for those details, other enquiries or match bookings. A little planning should save a fair bit of faff.
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Wrightington Fisheries FAQs
Where is Wrightington Fisheries?
On Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9SA.
What does a full day cost?
Adults pay £8. Pensioners and children aged 15 and under pay £6.
Are there toilets and parking?
Yes. Two large on-site parking areas and a toilet block on the car park are reported.
Is it open all year?
The published hours are dawn to dusk, but seasonal closure dates aren’t specified on the homepage. Ring Paul with the fishery if you need to check a particular date.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
We haven't found a tackle shop on site at Wrightington Fisheries. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near Wigan.
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.
Is there parking, and how close is it to the swims?
Yes — two large on-site parking areas. Walks to the further pegs can be a trek, so a barrow helps.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
WN6 9SA.
How much is a ticket?
Adult full-day fishing: £8; Pensioner full-day fishing: £6; Children aged 15 and under — full day: £6. Prices last checked 2026-10-05 — they can change, so check before you go.
Can I just turn up, or do I need to book?
Day tickets are available on Horse Shoe, Rivington View, Canal 1, Canal 2. 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, roach, rudd, perch, tench, bream, barbel. See each lake tab for which fish live where.
How many lakes are there?
4 — Horse Shoe (Not published), Rivington View (Not published), Canal 1 (Not published), Canal 2 (Not published).
Is night fishing allowed?
No — Published hours are dawn to dusk; night fishing falls outside those hours and no night ticket is advertised.
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 — The listed rules specify 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?
The fishery lists two disabled-access pegs on horse shoe. Ring ahead to check which swims suit you.
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.
Day ticket · turn up
Horse Shoe: the pleasure-fishing pick, with carp to 18lb
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, roach, rudd, perch, tench, bream
Horse Shoe mainly serves pleasure anglers, with 19 pegs and match bookings rarely available. If you’re choosing a water for a straightforward pleasure session, this is the natural starting point.
The fishery lists carp up to 18lb plus a proper mixed supporting cast of roach, rudd, perch, tench and bream. Two pegs have disabled access. Barbel aren’t present here, so head your planning towards the other waters if they’re the target.
Carp up to 18lb, plus roach, rudd, perch, tench and bream.
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A look around Horse Shoe
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Horse Shoe
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Suits
- Pleasure anglers after mixed coarse fishing
- Anglers interested in carp alongside silver fish
Maybe not for
- Anglers specifically targeting barbel
- Match organisers needing regular booking availability
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Horse Shoe
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
roach
Float maggot for roach
On a mixed lake a waggler and a pint of maggots is the easiest way to keep the float going under all day.
- Feed six to ten maggots every cast.
- Shallow up if bites come on the drop.
- Size 18 hook and light hooklength.
rudd
Floating baits and shallow float for rudd
Rudd feed high in the water, often near reeds and lilies on warm days. Fish up in the water to them, not on the bottom.
- A light waggler set 1–2ft deep with a single maggot or caster on a size 18.
- Loose-feed little and often to bring them up.
- Floating bread flake works brilliantly in summer.
perch
Worm or small lure for the perch
Perch hang round cover, boats and drop-offs. A lobworm on a light float, or a small lure worked along the features, will find them.
- Fish lobworm under a float tight to cover.
- On lures, try a small drop shot or soft shad near features.
- Feed chopped worm to keep them in the swim.
Horse Shoe FAQs
How many accessible pegs are there?
Two of Horse Shoe’s 19 pegs have disabled access.
Can Horse Shoe be booked for matches?
Match bookings are rarely available because it mainly serves pleasure anglers. Ask Paul about any possible dates.
What's the lake record on Horse Shoe?
Going by what the fishery says: Carp up to 18lb, plus roach, rudd, perch, tench and bream. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Horse Shoe?
carp, roach, rudd, perch, tench, bream. Carp up to 18lb, plus roach, rudd, perch, tench and bream.
How big is Horse Shoe and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. The pleasure-fishing pick, with carp to 18lb.
Which baits work well on Horse Shoe?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Horse Shoe 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 Horse Shoe 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 Horse Shoe?
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 Wrightington Fisheries before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Horse Shoe?
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 Horse Shoe on a day ticket?
Yes — Horse Shoe is on the day ticket. Tickets: Adult full-day fishing £8; Pensioner full-day fishing £6; Children aged 15 and under — full day £6 (last checked 2026-10-05).
Is night fishing allowed on Horse Shoe?
No — Published hours are dawn to dusk; night fishing falls outside those hours and no night ticket is advertised.
Who does Horse Shoe suit?
Good for: Pleasure anglers after mixed coarse fishing; Anglers interested in carp alongside silver fish. Less suited to: Anglers specifically targeting barbel; Match organisers needing regular booking availability.
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Rivington View: the main match water, with pleasure fishing between bookings
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, barbel, bream
Rivington View is Wrightington’s principal match lake, with 30 pegs. Carp, barbel and bream make up its published species list.
Pleasure fishing is allowed when the water isn’t booked. Check the fishery calendar before setting your sights on a peg here; that’s the fishery’s recommended way to check availability.
Stocks carp, barbel and bream.
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A look around Rivington View
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Rivington View
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Suits
- Match anglers and organisers
- Pleasure anglers able to work around match bookings
Maybe not for
- Anglers wanting to choose this water without checking availability
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Rivington View
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
barbel
Pellet and boilie for the lake barbel
Lake barbel feed hard and fight harder. Use a strong rod and line, and rest them properly in the net before release.
- Halibut pellet or small boilie over a bed of pellet.
- Strong hooklink and a size 10–12 hook.
- Never hold barbel out of water long — keep them in the net until they've recovered.
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.
Rivington View FAQs
Can I pleasure fish Rivington View?
Yes, when it isn’t booked. Check the fishery calendar before heading over.
Who handles match bookings?
Contact Paul with the fishery for match bookings and enquiries.
What's the lake record on Rivington View?
Going by what the fishery says: Stocks carp, barbel and bream. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Rivington View?
carp, barbel, bream. Stocks carp, barbel and bream.
How big is Rivington View and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. The main match water, with pleasure fishing between bookings.
Which baits work well on Rivington View?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Rivington View 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 Rivington View 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 Rivington View?
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 Wrightington Fisheries before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Rivington View?
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 Rivington View on a day ticket?
Yes — Rivington View is on the day ticket. Tickets: Adult full-day fishing £8; Pensioner full-day fishing £6; Children aged 15 and under — full day £6 (last checked 2026-10-05).
Is night fishing allowed on Rivington View?
No — Published hours are dawn to dusk; night fishing falls outside those hours and no night ticket is advertised.
Who does Rivington View suit?
Good for: Match anglers and organisers; Pleasure anglers able to work around match bookings. Less suited to: Anglers wanting to choose this water without checking availability.
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Day ticket · turn up
Canal 1: twenty pegs with wheelchair access throughout
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, barbel, tench, bream, roach
The first of the two canals measures 220m long by 16m wide and has 20 pegs. Every peg has wheelchair access, giving you plenty of accessible positions to consider.
It accommodates both matches and pleasure fishing. The canal species list includes carp, barbel, tench, bream and roach, so it isn’t simply a carp-only option. The two canals aren’t individually named in the supplied details; Canal 1 is a handy label here.
Canal species include carp, barbel, tench, bream and roach.
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A look around Canal 1
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Canal 1
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Suits
- Anglers needing wheelchair-accessible pegs
- Match and pleasure anglers after mixed coarse species
Maybe not for
- Anglers who prefer a broad lake to a narrow canal layout
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Canal 1
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
barbel
Pellet and boilie for the lake barbel
Lake barbel feed hard and fight harder. Use a strong rod and line, and rest them properly in the net before release.
- Halibut pellet or small boilie over a bed of pellet.
- Strong hooklink and a size 10–12 hook.
- Never hold barbel out of water long — keep them in the net until they've recovered.
tench
Lift method float for tench
Tench feed with their heads down and tip baits up — the lift method shows that bite as the float rising and lying flat.
- Fish the margin at dawn with a straight waggler, locked by a single big shot 2–3in from the hook.
- Rake or lightly bait the swim with hemp, corn and maggot.
- Strike when the float lifts or lies flat. Bread, corn or worm on a size 12–14.
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.
Canal 1 FAQs
Does every peg have wheelchair access?
Yes. All 20 pegs on each canal have wheelchair access.
Is the canal only used for matches?
No. Both canals accommodate matches and pleasure fishing.
What's the lake record on Canal 1?
Going by what the fishery says: Canal species include carp, barbel, tench, bream and roach. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Canal 1?
carp, barbel, tench, bream, roach. Canal species include carp, barbel, tench, bream and roach.
How big is Canal 1 and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. Twenty pegs with wheelchair access throughout.
Which baits work well on Canal 1?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Canal 1 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 Canal 1 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 Canal 1?
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 Wrightington Fisheries before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Canal 1?
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 Canal 1 on a day ticket?
Yes — Canal 1 is on the day ticket. Tickets: Adult full-day fishing £8; Pensioner full-day fishing £6; Children aged 15 and under — full day £6 (last checked 2026-10-05).
Is night fishing allowed on Canal 1?
No — Published hours are dawn to dusk; night fishing falls outside those hours and no night ticket is advertised.
Who does Canal 1 suit?
Good for: Anglers needing wheelchair-accessible pegs; Match and pleasure anglers after mixed coarse species. Less suited to: Anglers who prefer a broad lake to a narrow canal layout.
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Canal 2: another mixed coarse canal with fully accessible pegs
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, barbel, tench, bream, roach
The second canal shares the same published dimensions and peg count: 220m long, 16m wide and 20 pegs. Wheelchair access is available at every peg here too.
Both pleasure anglers and matches are catered for, with carp, barbel, tench, bream and roach listed across the canals. No separate name is given for this water in the supplied details, so Canal 2 is used here to keep the two waters clear.
Canal species include carp, barbel, tench, bream and roach.
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A look around Canal 2
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Canal 2
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Suits
- Wheelchair users wanting a choice of accessible pegs
- Anglers who enjoy a narrow, mixed-species water
Maybe not for
- Anglers wanting a pleasure-only water
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Canal 2
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
barbel
Pellet and boilie for the lake barbel
Lake barbel feed hard and fight harder. Use a strong rod and line, and rest them properly in the net before release.
- Halibut pellet or small boilie over a bed of pellet.
- Strong hooklink and a size 10–12 hook.
- Never hold barbel out of water long — keep them in the net until they've recovered.
tench
Method or maggot feeder for tench
Tench love margins and weedy patches. 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
Waggler and groundbait for bream
If they're within waggler range, float fishing over balls of groundbait is a great way to pick off bream.
- Ball in groundbait with casters and chopped worm at the start.
- Set the float a touch over-depth and watch for slow lifts.
- Top up when bites slow.
Canal 2 FAQs
How big is the second canal?
It measures 220m long by 16m wide, with 20 pegs. An acreage isn’t published.
Are barbel listed in the canals?
Yes. The canal species list includes barbel alongside carp, tench, bream and roach.
What's the lake record on Canal 2?
Going by what the fishery says: Canal species include carp, barbel, tench, bream and roach. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Canal 2?
carp, barbel, tench, bream, roach. Canal species include carp, barbel, tench, bream and roach.
How big is Canal 2 and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. Another mixed coarse canal with fully accessible pegs.
Which baits work well on Canal 2?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Canal 2 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 Canal 2 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 Canal 2?
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 Wrightington Fisheries before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Canal 2?
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 Canal 2 on a day ticket?
Yes — Canal 2 is on the day ticket. Tickets: Adult full-day fishing £8; Pensioner full-day fishing £6; Children aged 15 and under — full day £6 (last checked 2026-10-05).
Is night fishing allowed on Canal 2?
No — Published hours are dawn to dusk; night fishing falls outside those hours and no night ticket is advertised.
Who does Canal 2 suit?
Good for: Wheelchair users wanting a choice of accessible pegs; Anglers who enjoy a narrow, mixed-species water. Less suited to: Anglers wanting a pleasure-only water.
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Venue Rule Checker
- Must
Must I use barbless hooks?
The listed rules specify barbless hooks only.
- No
Can I use a keepnet while pleasure fishing?
Keepnets are prohibited except during organised matches.
- Yes
Are there bait bans?
Listed bans cover boilies, trout pellets, bloodworm, nuts and floating baits.
- Must
Must I pay before fishing?
Pay before starting. An honesty-box system is reported, with double charging listed for fishing without a ticket.
- Must
Do children need an accompanying adult?
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- No
Can I night fish?
Published hours are dawn to dusk; night fishing falls outside those hours and no night ticket is advertised.
- Only if
How many rods can I use?
Rod allowance and extra-rod charges aren’t specified in the price listing. Check with Paul before bringing a multi-rod setup.
- No
Can I pleasure fish Rivington View during a booking?
Pleasure fishing is permitted when the lake isn’t booked. Check the fishery calendar for availability.
Taken from the fishery’s own pages, last checked 5 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.
Horse Shoe
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
roach
Float maggot for roach
On a mixed lake a waggler and a pint of maggots is the easiest way to keep the float going under all day.
- Feed six to ten maggots every cast.
- Shallow up if bites come on the drop.
- Size 18 hook and light hooklength.
rudd
Floating baits and shallow float for rudd
Rudd feed high in the water, often near reeds and lilies on warm days. Fish up in the water to them, not on the bottom.
- A light waggler set 1–2ft deep with a single maggot or caster on a size 18.
- Loose-feed little and often to bring them up.
- Floating bread flake works brilliantly in summer.
perch
Worm or small lure for the perch
Perch hang round cover, boats and drop-offs. A lobworm on a light float, or a small lure worked along the features, will find them.
- Fish lobworm under a float tight to cover.
- On lures, try a small drop shot or soft shad near features.
- Feed chopped worm to keep them in the swim.
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carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
barbel
Pellet and boilie for the lake barbel
Lake barbel feed hard and fight harder. Use a strong rod and line, and rest them properly in the net before release.
- Halibut pellet or small boilie over a bed of pellet.
- Strong hooklink and a size 10–12 hook.
- Never hold barbel out of water long — keep them in the net until they've recovered.
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.
Canal 1
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
barbel
Pellet and boilie for the lake barbel
Lake barbel feed hard and fight harder. Use a strong rod and line, and rest them properly in the net before release.
- Halibut pellet or small boilie over a bed of pellet.
- Strong hooklink and a size 10–12 hook.
- Never hold barbel out of water long — keep them in the net until they've recovered.
tench
Lift method float for tench
Tench feed with their heads down and tip baits up — the lift method shows that bite as the float rising and lying flat.
- Fish the margin at dawn with a straight waggler, locked by a single big shot 2–3in from the hook.
- Rake or lightly bait the swim with hemp, corn and maggot.
- Strike when the float lifts or lies flat. Bread, corn or worm on a size 12–14.
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.
Canal 2
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
barbel
Pellet and boilie for the lake barbel
Lake barbel feed hard and fight harder. Use a strong rod and line, and rest them properly in the net before release.
- Halibut pellet or small boilie over a bed of pellet.
- Strong hooklink and a size 10–12 hook.
- Never hold barbel out of water long — keep them in the net until they've recovered.
tench
Method or maggot feeder for tench
Tench love margins and weedy patches. 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
Waggler and groundbait for bream
If they're within waggler range, float fishing over balls of groundbait is a great way to pick off bream.
- Ball in groundbait with casters and chopped worm at the start.
- Set the float a touch over-depth and watch for slow lifts.
- Top up when bites slow.
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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7.8/10 from Tackle Index: Four waters offer mixed coarse fishing, with carp listed to 18lb on Horse Shoe and distinct pleasure and match options.
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Checked Sept '26 — “Wrightington Fisheries is a family-run, four-water coarse venue with pleasure pegs, match fishing and cracking wheelchair access on its two canals. Adult full-day tickets are £8, with Horse Shoe the main shout for pleasure anglers.”
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