Burton Mutual Angling Association Lakes

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Burton Mutual Angling Association Lakes

Burton Mutual Angling Association’s Kingstanding Pools give members three different angling options: a proper tench and crucian pool, a modest carp water and a mixed-species pool with the biggest carp to around 20 lb. It’s club-water fishing rather than a day-ticket bash, with night fishing restricted to Bottom Pool.

“7.6/10 — Three pools offer tench, crucians, bream, carp, pike and mixed coarse fishing, including carp to about 20 lb.”

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Burton Mutual Angling Association is a long-established club, dating back to the 19th century, and its Kingstanding Pools sit on Newborough Road at Needwood, Burton upon Trent. The venue is made up of Top Pool, Middle Pool and Bottom Pool, each with a slightly different job to do.

  • 3 lakes: Top Pool, Middle Pool, Bottom Pool
  • Fish: tench, crucian, bream, roach, perch, rudd, carp, pike
  • Tickets from: Adult membership — £100
  • Find it: Burton upon Trent · DE13 9PD

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Burton upon Trent · DE13 9PD

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The full rundown on Burton Mutual Angling Association Lakes

Burton Mutual Angling Association is a long-established club, dating back to the 19th century, and its Kingstanding Pools sit on Newborough Road at Needwood, Burton upon Trent. The venue is made up of Top Pool, Middle Pool and Bottom Pool, each with a slightly different job to do.

Top Pool is the one for a classic float session. It holds tench to about 6 lb, crucians to around 1.25 lb and bream to about 5 lb, plus skimmers, rudd, roach, perch and the occasional small carp. Depths run from roughly 2.5 ft to 6 ft, so there’s plenty of scope for working the margins and shallower shelves when the weather warms up.

Middle Pool is more straightforwardly a carp water, with fish to about 10 lb. Roach, rudd and perch add a bit of variety, while the dam end is generally around 6 ft deep. It looks suited to a tidy, close-range carp approach rather than chasing lumps into double figures.

Bottom Pool is the most varied option and the only one where night fishing is allowed. Carp go to about 20 lb, with pike to around 10 lb and bream to about 5 lb, alongside skimmers, roach and perch. Depths range from roughly 2.5 ft around the islands to about 6 ft in the bay and towards the dam.

For tactics, the islands and shallower water on Bottom Pool should be worth a look in warmer conditions, while the bay and dam area offer deeper water. Top Pool’s changing depth should suit float anglers hunting tench, crucians and bream. As ever, the margins and obvious depth changes are the places to start before spreading bait everywhere.

Night fishing is tightly controlled. Bottom Pool allows 24-hour stays from 31 March to 30 September and 48-hour stays from 1 October to the end of February. After the maximum stay, anglers must leave the venue for at least 24 hours. Top and Middle Pools are daytime-only.

Access is through a locked private gate, so a club key is needed. Membership also covers BMAA stillwaters and other club waters. No bait boats, no dogs and no fires, while all litter must be taken away. Keep it tidy, fish within the rules and it sounds like a bob-on choice for members wanting several flavours of stillwater fishing.

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Burton Mutual Angling Association Lakes FAQs

Is Kingstanding Pools a day-ticket fishery?

It is controlled by Burton Mutual Angling Association, with access through membership and a club key rather than a listed day ticket.

Where is the venue?

BMAA Kingstanding Pools is on Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton upon Trent.

What does membership cost?

The listed prices are £100 adult, £60 OAP and £20 junior, with a £20 joining fee for new adult or OAP members.

How many pools are there?

There are three: Top Pool, Middle Pool and Bottom Pool.

Where's the nearest tackle shop?

We haven't found a tackle shop on site at Burton Mutual Angling Association Lakes. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near Burton upon Trent.

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.

Are there toilets on site?

Yes — the fishery lists parking bays near the toilet block.

Is there parking, and how close is it to the swims?

Yes — parking bays near the toilet block. Walks to the further pegs can be a trek, so a barrow helps.

What's the postcode for the sat nav?

DE13 9PD.

How much is a ticket?

Adult membership: £100; OAP membership: £60; Junior membership: £20; New adult or OAP joining fee: £20. 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?

Burton Mutual Angling Association Lakes isn't day-ticket water — Top Pool, Middle Pool, Bottom Pool are members or syndicate only.

What fish are in there?

Across the lakes you'll find tench, crucian, bream, roach, perch, rudd, carp, pike. See each lake tab for which fish live where.

How many lakes are there?

3 — Top Pool (Not published), Middle Pool (Not published), Bottom Pool (Not published).

Is night fishing allowed?

No — Night fishing is not allowed on Top Pool.

Can I bring my dog?

No — Dogs are not allowed, fires are prohibited and all litter must be taken away.

Are bait boats allowed?

No — Bait boats are not allowed at Kingstanding Pools.

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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