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Selby Three Lakes
Selby Three Lakes is a cracking former-pit complex with a roughly 4-acre day-ticket lake, proper feature-filled swims and carp to around 30lb. There’s also a bigger syndicate water, but that’s for members rather than ordinary day-ticket anglers.
“7.7/10 — A varied former-pit layout, reported carp and pike to good sizes, and a broad mixed coarse list give anglers plenty to aim at.”
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The lowdown
Selby Three Lakes sits on Bawtry Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, and is also commonly listed as Selby 3 Lakes Complex. The main day-ticket water is a cracking former pit of roughly 4 acres, with a big dividing spit breaking the lake up nicely. It’s the sort of place where you can have a proper go at carp, or keep things a bit more mobile on a shorter coarse session.
- 2 lakes: Day-ticket lake, Syndicate water
- Fish: carp, pike, bream, perch, roach, rudd, eel
- Tickets from: Carp and/or pike, up to 3 rods, 12 hours — adults — £10
- Find it: Selby · YO8 8NB
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The full rundown on Selby Three Lakes
Selby Three Lakes sits on Bawtry Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, and is also commonly listed as Selby 3 Lakes Complex. The main day-ticket water is a cracking former pit of roughly 4 acres, with a big dividing spit breaking the lake up nicely. It’s the sort of place where you can have a proper go at carp, or keep things a bit more mobile on a shorter coarse session.
There’s plenty for an angler to pick apart. Islands, lily pads, bars, overhangs and natural margins all create likely-looking spots, while the reported depths run from about 3ft down to 18ft. Add in gravel and sand bars, plus areas of silt, and there’s enough variation to make a quick look round well worth doing before you lob anything in. Find the features, watch the water and don’t just chuck at the nearest bit of cover.
Carp are reported to around 30lb, with eight overnight carp pegs available for anglers wanting to settle in properly. There are also individual coarse-fishing pegs, so the venue has a useful bit of flexibility. You can plan a longer carp session, or travel lighter and fish a shorter session around the margins, islands and other obvious features. A solid starting point is to keep the first cast sensible, then adjust once you’ve seen how the swim is laid out.
Carp and/or pike anglers can use up to three rods, but fishing is restricted to the designated pegs. Pike fishing is unavailable from 15 March to 1 October each year, so check the calendar before making plans. Night fishing is available by advance booking, and both night and 24-hour sessions must be pre-booked by telephone with the fishery. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult when night fishing.
The tackle rules are worth sorting before you leave home. Carp and pike anglers need an unhooking mat and a 42-inch landing net. Pike anglers also need wire traces and forceps, along with the specified minimum-strength main line or braid. Bait boats, unattended rods, fires and loud radios are prohibited, while keep nets are banned except during authorised matches. All fish must be returned to the water, so have the right handling kit ready and keep everything calm and tidy.
There’s a portaloo in the car park, and Saltiz Snacks catering van is reported to serve hot and cold food and drinks Monday to Saturday, 7:30am-2:00pm. For a new venue, it’s still worth having a quick word with the bailiff before setting up: check which pegs are available, confirm the day’s arrangements and ask what areas have been producing. Get your mat and net out first, keep the approach neat and you’ll be bob on.
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Selby Three Lakes FAQs
Where is Selby Three Lakes?
It is on Bawtry Road, Selby, North Yorkshire.
How do I pay for a daytime session?
Daytime anglers are instructed to pay the bailiff on the bank.
Is a rod licence advised?
A valid Environment Agency rod licence is advised for all anglers.
What happens if anglers breach the rules?
Anglers breaching the rules may be required to leave the site.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
We haven't found a tackle shop on site at Selby Three Lakes. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near Selby.
Do I need to bring food?
There's saltiz snacks catering van with hot and cold food and drinks, reported monday to saturday 7:30am-2:00pm listed, but opening times vary, so pack snacks and plenty of water just in case — especially on a long session.
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?
Yes — portaloo in the car park. Walks to the further pegs can be a trek, so a barrow helps.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
YO8 8NB.
How much is a ticket?
Carp and/or pike, up to 3 rods, 12 hours — adults: £10; Carp and/or pike, up to 3 rods, 12 hours — under-14s: £8; Carp and/or pike, up to 3 rods, 24 hours — adults: £20; Carp and/or pike, up to 3 rods, 24 hours — under-14s: £10; Coarse fishing, 1 rod — adults: £5; Coarse fishing, 1 rod — under-14s: £3; Coarse fishing, 2 rods — adults: £8; Coarse fishing, 2 rods — under-14s: £5. 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 Day-ticket lake. Syndicate water is members only. 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, pike, bream, perch, roach, rudd, eel. See each lake tab for which fish live where.
How many lakes are there?
2 — Day-ticket lake (Approximately 4 acres), Syndicate water (Just over 8 acres in total).
Is night fishing allowed?
Yes, it's required — Night fishing is available by advance booking. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult when night fishing.
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?
No — All four are prohibited.
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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Day ticket · turn up
Day-ticket lake: a feature-packed former pit with carp, pike and a useful mixed coarse fish selection.
- Size
- Approximately 4 acres acres
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, pike, bream, perch, roach, rudd, eel
This is the main day-ticket water at Selby Three Lakes. It’s a former pit of approximately 4 acres, with a large dividing spit, islands, lily pads, bars, overhangs and natural margins all creating plenty of options.
Depths are reported from about 3ft to 18ft, with gravel and sand bars plus areas of silt. There are eight overnight carp pegs and individual coarse-fishing pegs, so you can either settle in for a proper session or fish a shorter mixed bag approach.
Carp reported to approximately 30lb, with some other listings reporting larger fish; pike reported to approximately 27lb.
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Selby Three Lakes
Day-ticket lake
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Suits
- Carp anglers who like working islands, bars, margins and overnighters.
- Coarse anglers after a mixed bag of bream, perch, roach, rudd and eels, with the chance of a carp or pike.
Maybe not for
- Anglers wanting unrestricted fishing outside the designated pegs or a venue with no tackle and bait rules.
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Day-ticket lake
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.
carp
Chod or helicopter style over soft weed and silt
Where the bottom drops in and out of holes or there might be soft silt or weed, a pop-up that slides up the leader sits over the muck instead of disappearing into it — no need to find a perfectly clean spot.
- Single pop-up, 2–3in off the bottom.
- Fish it as a single hookbait or with a light scattering of freebies — a big bed defeats the point.
- Cast to likely holes and let the lead settle; don't drag it back.
pike
Lure fishing for the pike
Lures let you cover water and find active pike fast.
- Spinners, jerkbaits and 4–6in soft shads on a 20–30g rod.
- Always use a wire trace — pike bite through mono and fluoro.
- Move every 10–15 casts till you find them; work drop-offs and edges.
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.
Day-ticket lake FAQs
How big is the day-ticket lake?
It is approximately 4 acres.
What features can I fish?
The lake has a large dividing spit, islands, lily pads, bars, overhangs, natural margins, gravel and sand bars, plus areas of silt.
What's the lake record on Day-ticket lake?
Going by what the fishery says: Carp reported to approximately 30lb, with some other listings reporting larger fish; pike reported to approximately 27lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Day-ticket lake?
carp, pike, bream, perch, roach, rudd, eel. Carp reported to approximately 30lb, with some other listings reporting larger fish; pike reported to approximately 27lb.
How big is Day-ticket lake and how many swims?
Around Approximately 4 acres acres. A feature-packed former pit with carp, pike and a useful mixed coarse fish selection..
Which baits work well on Day-ticket lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Day-ticket 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 Day-ticket 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 Day-ticket 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 Selby Three Lakes before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Day-ticket 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 Day-ticket lake on a day ticket?
Yes — Day-ticket lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Carp and/or pike, up to 3 rods, 12 hours — adults £10; Carp and/or pike, up to 3 rods, 12 hours — under-14s £8; Carp and/or pike, up to 3 rods, 24 hours — adults £20; Carp and/or pike, up to 3 rods, 24 hours — under-14s £10; Coarse fishing, 1 rod — adults £5; Coarse fishing, 1 rod — under-14s £3; Coarse fishing, 2 rods — adults £8; Coarse fishing, 2 rods — under-14s £5 (last checked 2026-10-06).
Is night fishing allowed on Day-ticket lake?
Yes, it's required — Night fishing is available by advance booking. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult when night fishing.
Who does Day-ticket lake suit?
Good for: Carp anglers who like working islands, bars, margins and overnighters.; Coarse anglers after a mixed bag of bream, perch, roach, rudd and eels, with the chance of a carp or pike.. Less suited to: Anglers wanting unrestricted fishing outside the designated pegs or a venue with no tackle and bait rules..
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Syndicate · invite only
Syndicate water: two interconnected member-only lakes holding reported carp to around 35lb.
- Size
- Just over 8 acres in total acres
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp
The syndicate water consists of two interconnected lakes covering just over 8 acres in total. It is separate from the ordinary day-ticket fishing.
This is member water rather than a drop-in option, with specimen carp reported to approximately 35lb. Anyone looking for access would need to check the syndicate arrangements directly.
Specimen carp reported to approximately 35lb.
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Selby Three Lakes
Syndicate water
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Suits
- Syndicate members targeting larger carp in a bigger interconnected water.
- Anglers who prefer a member-only specimen carp setup.
Maybe not for
- Ordinary day-ticket visitors, as the syndicate water is for members rather than standard day-ticket access.
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Syndicate water
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.
Syndicate water FAQs
Can ordinary day-ticket anglers fish the syndicate water?
No. It is for members rather than ordinary day-ticket visitors.
How big is the syndicate water?
The two interconnected lakes cover just over 8 acres in total.
What's the lake record on Syndicate water?
Going by what the fishery says: Specimen carp reported to approximately 35lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Syndicate water?
carp. Specimen carp reported to approximately 35lb.
How big is Syndicate water and how many swims?
Around Just over 8 acres in total acres. Two interconnected member-only lakes holding reported carp to around 35lb..
Which baits work well on Syndicate water?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Syndicate water 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 Syndicate water get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.
What weather suits bigger catches on Syndicate water?
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 Selby Three Lakes before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Syndicate water?
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 Syndicate water on a day ticket?
No — Syndicate water is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.
Is night fishing allowed on Syndicate water?
Yes, it's required — Night fishing is available by advance booking. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult when night fishing.
Who does Syndicate water suit?
Good for: Syndicate members targeting larger carp in a bigger interconnected water.; Anglers who prefer a member-only specimen carp setup.. Less suited to: Ordinary day-ticket visitors, as the syndicate water is for members rather than standard day-ticket access..
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Venue Rule Checker
- Must
Is night fishing available?
Night fishing is available by advance booking. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult when night fishing.
- Must
Do night and 24-hour sessions need pre-booking?
Yes. They must be pre-booked by telephone with the fishery.
- Yes
Can I use up to three rods?
Carp and/or pike fishing allows up to 3 rods per angler; fishing is restricted to designated pegs.
- Seasonal
Is pike fishing available all year?
Pike angling is unavailable from 15 March to 1 October annually.
- No
Are keep nets allowed?
Keep nets are prohibited except during authorised matches.
- No
Are bait boats, unattended rods, fires and loud radios allowed?
All four are prohibited.
- Must
What handling kit is required for carp and pike?
Carp and pike anglers must use an unhooking mat and 42-inch landing net. Pike anglers must also use wire traces and forceps, with specified minimum-strength main line or braid.
- Must
Must fish be returned?
All fish must be returned to the water.
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.
Day-ticket lake
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.
carp
Chod or helicopter style over soft weed and silt
Where the bottom drops in and out of holes or there might be soft silt or weed, a pop-up that slides up the leader sits over the muck instead of disappearing into it — no need to find a perfectly clean spot.
- Single pop-up, 2–3in off the bottom.
- Fish it as a single hookbait or with a light scattering of freebies — a big bed defeats the point.
- Cast to likely holes and let the lead settle; don't drag it back.
pike
Lure fishing for the pike
Lures let you cover water and find active pike fast.
- Spinners, jerkbaits and 4–6in soft shads on a 20–30g rod.
- Always use a wire trace — pike bite through mono and fluoro.
- Move every 10–15 casts till you find them; work drop-offs and edges.
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.
Syndicate water
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.
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
7.7/10 from Tackle Index: A varied former-pit layout, reported carp and pike to good sizes, and a broad mixed coarse list give anglers plenty to aim at.
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Checked Sept '26 — “Selby Three Lakes is a cracking former-pit complex with a roughly 4-acre day-ticket lake, proper feature-filled swims and carp to around 30lb. There’s also a bigger syndicate water, but that’s for members rather than ordinary day-ticket anglers.”
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