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Langold Lake
Langold Lake is a cracking, natural-feel coarse lake in Langold Country Park, with 60-plus pegs, proper depth variation and a healthy mix of carp, bream, silverfish, tench and pike. Day tickets start at £5, with bigger-ticket options for extra rods and season-long fishing.
“8.0/10 — Carp to 30lb, pike over 20lb and a broad coarse mix give the lake plenty of fishing appeal.”
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The lowdown
Langold Lake sits in Langold Country Park, Nottinghamshire, at Langold Country Park, Church Street, Langold, S81 9NW. It’s a natural-feel stillwater set in a cracking 300-acre country park, with clean lake-walk paths, woodland and plenty of green space around the water. There’s also a café, public conveniences and play areas, handy if you’re bringing the family along or fancy making a proper day of it.
- 1 lake: Langold Lake
- Fish: carp, bream, roach, pike, perch, tench
- Tickets from: Standard 1-rod day ticket — £5 for dawn-to-dusk fishing
- Find it: Langold · S81 9NW
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The full rundown on Langold Lake
Langold Lake sits in Langold Country Park, Nottinghamshire, at Langold Country Park, Church Street, Langold, S81 9NW. It’s a natural-feel stillwater set in a cracking 300-acre country park, with clean lake-walk paths, woodland and plenty of green space around the water. There’s also a café, public conveniences and play areas, handy if you’re bringing the family along or fancy making a proper day of it.
With over 60 fishing pegs, there’s a good spread of options. You’ll find match-style platforms for a tidy coarse session, along with larger double-peg carp swims when you want a bit more room for the big-fish gear. Before unpacking, check the match-bookings notice board and make sure your chosen swim is available. Open matches are held every Sunday, with the draw at 08:45 and fishing from 10:00 to 16:00.
The lake changes quite a bit from one end to the other. The shallow top end is approximately 1–5 feet deep, while the water reaches around 14 feet near the dam wall. The island and old swimming pier are the obvious features to clock as you arrive, with the deeper water offering another line to investigate. On a new venue, it’s worth spending a few minutes looking before chucking in. Plumb around, watch for signs of fish and keep a couple of options ready rather than putting all your eggs in one basket.
Carp are the headline attraction, with commons and mirrors present to over 30lb according to the fishery partner page. The official fishery page describes approximately 1,000 carp to 30lb. That gives carp anglers plenty to aim at, whether you fancy working a feature, fishing the margins or keeping things simple with a couple of well-positioned rods. Bring the usual big-fish essentials, including a large landing net, unhooking mat and forceps, and make sure your kit is ready before the first bite.
There’s plenty for the mixed-bag angler too, with bream, skimmers, roach, perch and tench present. A float, feeder or margin approach could all have a place, depending on the swim and conditions. Pike are also in the lake and can exceed 20lb, with the best period especially between October and March; the partner venue page gives November to February as the main window. Pike anglers need strong wire traces, long forceps, a large landing net and an unhooking mat. Live-baiting is prohibited, while lure and dead-bait fishing are prohibited from 1 April to 30 September.
Tickets are straightforward but must be sorted before fishing. The standard day ticket is £5 for dawn-to-dusk fishing, with a 1-rod day ticket at £5, a 2-rod ticket at £7 and a 3-rod ticket at £9. Night fishing is for full-season-ticket holders only. Stick to designated swims, don’t wade, and remember the three-rod limit. No fires or barbecues are allowed, and all fish must be safely returned. Keep the rules close, pack the right unhooking kit and you’ll be bob on for a varied session with plenty to keep you busy.
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Langold Lake FAQs
Where is Langold Lake?
Langold Country Park, Church Street, Langold, S81 9NW, Nottinghamshire.
How much is a day ticket?
The standard 1-rod day ticket is £5 for dawn-to-dusk fishing. Two rods cost £7 and three rods cost £9.
Can I book a peg?
Booking is available through the Embryo Angling venue page and its linked ticketing system. Check the match-bookings notice board before fishing.
When is the best time for pike?
Pike fishing is especially good between October and March, with November to February given as the main period on the partner venue page.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
We haven't found a tackle shop on site at Langold Lake. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near Langold.
Do I need to bring food?
There's café 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?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off. Bring a barrow in case it's a walk.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
S81 9NW.
How much is a ticket?
Standard 1-rod day ticket: £5 for dawn-to-dusk fishing; 2-rod day ticket: £7; 3-rod day ticket: £9; Under-18 season ticket: £5 for 12 months; Day-fishing season ticket: £62 for 12 months; Full season ticket including nights: £80 for 12 months. Prices last checked 2026-10-09 — they can change, so check before you go.
Can I just turn up, or do I need to book?
Day tickets are available on Langold 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, bream, roach, pike, perch, tench. See each lake tab for which fish live where.
How many lakes are there?
1 — Langold Lake (Not published).
Is night fishing allowed?
It depends — Only full-season-ticket holders may night fish. Under-18 anglers may night fish only with a parent or legal guardian holding a full season ticket.
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?
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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Langold Lake: a varied country-park lake with 60-plus pegs, carp to 30lb and pike over 20lb.
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, bream, roach, pike, perch, tench
Langold Lake has a proper natural feel, with shallow water at the top end, depths down to approximately 14 feet by the dam wall, plus an island and old swimming pier to pick apart. There are over 60 pegs, including match-style platforms and larger double-peg carp swims.
Carp are present as commons and mirrors to over 30lb, with bream, skimmers, roach, perch and tench adding mixed coarse interest. Pike can exceed 20lb, with the strongest pike period falling between October and March.
The official fishery page describes approximately 1,000 carp to 30lb.
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Suits
- Carp anglers wanting double-peg swims, margin work and feature-led fishing.
- Mixed coarse anglers who fancy working different depths and targeting bream, skimmers, roach, perch or tench.
Maybe not for
- Anglers wanting unrestricted night fishing or a completely informal session, as tickets, booked pegs and several tackle rules need checking.
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Langold Lake
carp
Zigs in the warmer months
In clear, deep water carp often sit up in the layers on warm days. A zig is the only way to get a bait in front of them.
- Start at half depth and move up or down a foot at a time until you get bites.
- Black or foam hookbaits work well on bright days.
- Keep it simple — no freebies needed.
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.
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.
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.
Langold Lake FAQs
How deep is Langold Lake?
The shallow top end is approximately 1–5 feet, while depths reach approximately 14 feet near the dam wall.
What fish are in Langold Lake?
Carp, bream, skimmers, roach, perch, tench and pike are present.
What's the lake record on Langold Lake?
Going by what the fishery says: The official fishery page describes approximately 1,000 carp to 30lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
How big is Langold Lake and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. A varied country-park lake with 60-plus pegs, carp to 30lb and pike over 20lb..
Which baits work well on Langold Lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Langold 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 Langold 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 Langold 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 Langold Lake before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Langold 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 Langold Lake on a day ticket?
Yes — Langold Lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Standard 1-rod day ticket £5 for dawn-to-dusk fishing; 2-rod day ticket £7; 3-rod day ticket £9; Under-18 season ticket £5 for 12 months; Day-fishing season ticket £62 for 12 months; Full season ticket including nights £80 for 12 months (last checked 2026-10-09).
Is night fishing allowed on Langold Lake?
It depends — Only full-season-ticket holders may night fish. Under-18 anglers may night fish only with a parent or legal guardian holding a full season ticket.
Who does Langold Lake suit?
Good for: Carp anglers wanting double-peg swims, margin work and feature-led fishing.; Mixed coarse anglers who fancy working different depths and targeting bream, skimmers, roach, perch or tench.. Less suited to: Anglers wanting unrestricted night fishing or a completely informal session, as tickets, booked pegs and several tackle rules need checking..
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Do I need to buy a ticket before fishing?
Day or 12-month tickets must be purchased before fishing.
- Only if
Can I fish at night?
Only full-season-ticket holders may night fish. Under-18 anglers may night fish only with a parent or legal guardian holding a full season ticket.
- Yes
Can I use three rods?
There is a three-rod limit per angler.
- No
Can I fish anywhere around the lake?
Anglers must fish from designated swims only, and wading is prohibited.
- Seasonal
Is pike fishing allowed all year?
Lure and dead-bait fishing are prohibited from 1 April to 30 September. Pike anglers must use strong wire traces and carry long forceps, a large landing net and an unhooking mat.
- Seasonal
Can I use a keepnet?
Keepnets are prohibited from 1 April to 1 October except during matches, may not be used for more than six hours, and carp over 10lb must not be kept in them.
- No
Are fires or barbecues allowed?
No fires or barbecues are permitted when fishing.
Taken from the fishery’s own pages, last checked 9 October 2026. Rules change — always check with the fishery before you go.
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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.
Langold Lake
carp
Zigs in the warmer months
In clear, deep water carp often sit up in the layers on warm days. A zig is the only way to get a bait in front of them.
- Start at half depth and move up or down a foot at a time until you get bites.
- Black or foam hookbaits work well on bright days.
- Keep it simple — no freebies needed.
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.
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.
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.
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
8.0/10 from Tackle Index: Carp to 30lb, pike over 20lb and a broad coarse mix give the lake plenty of fishing appeal.
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Checked Sept '26 — “Langold Lake is a cracking, natural-feel coarse lake in Langold Country Park, with 60-plus pegs, proper depth variation and a healthy mix of carp, bream, silverfish, tench and pike. Day tickets start at £5, with bigger-ticket options for extra rods and season-long fishing.”
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