Fishery guide · Worcestershire
Larford Lakes
Three lakes and a stretch of River Severn fishing give Larford proper variety, from mixed coarse sessions to carp-focused trips. There’s a clubhouse and café too, but check current tickets, opening hours and Arena’s method rules before loading the car.
“7.3/10 — Three mixed-stock lakes and Severn fishing give anglers a cracking range of targets.”
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The lowdown
Larford Lakes gives you a proper choice of water near Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. The complex sits on Larford Lane, DY13 0SQ, with three named lakes: Match, Specimen and Arena. There’s River Severn fishing as well, so this isn’t just a case of picking a carp lake and sticking with it. Mixed coarse anglers, match-minded anglers and those planning a longer carp session all have something to look at here.
- 3 lakes: Match Lake, Specimen Lake, Arena Lake
- Fish: carp, roach, tench, bream, chub, perch, rudd, crucian
- Tickets from: Adult lake day ticket — undated listing; current price unconfirmed — £9 per rod
- Find it: Stourport-on-Severn · DY13 0SQ
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The full rundown on Larford Lakes
Larford Lakes gives you a proper choice of water near Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. The complex sits on Larford Lane, DY13 0SQ, with three named lakes: Match, Specimen and Arena. There’s River Severn fishing as well, so this isn’t just a case of picking a carp lake and sticking with it. Mixed coarse anglers, match-minded anglers and those planning a longer carp session all have something to look at here.
Match Lake is approximately six acres and has a cracking spread of species on the list. Common and mirror carp share the water with F1s, roach, tench, bream, chub, perch and rudd. That mix is the main draw if you like having more than one target for the day. It’s not simply carp or nothing, which makes this an interesting option for anyone who enjoys a mixed net during a match.
Specimen Lake is the bigger water, at approximately 20 acres. Carp are part of the picture, but so are roach, chub, bream, tench, perch and crucians. Don’t let the name make you overlook that mixed stock. It’s also the lake listed for 24-hour fishing, making it the one to ask about for an overnight session. Night fishing needs prior special arrangement, though, and there’s no confirmed current overnight price here.
Arena is the smallest of the three lakes, with common and mirror carp, bream, roach, rudd, tench and perch listed. Its acreage isn’t published in the checked details. There’s an important bit of homework before you decide what kit to pack: listings disagree about permitted methods on Arena. Get that cleared up directly rather than turning up with a plan you can’t use. Fancy moving water instead? The Severn adds barbel, chub, bream, dace, roach and gudgeon to the options.
Off the bank, the listed facilities are handy: a clubhouse, an 80-seat café, male and female toilets, plus disabled facilities. Running water and standpipes are listed for overnight anglers too. Parking must stay in designated areas. One small navigation point could save a bit of faff: the supplied map coordinates identify the lakes, not necessarily the entrance. Use the Larford Lane address and check your arrival route before setting off, especially for a first trip.
Sort the practical bits before travelling. The listed day-ticket prices are undated, and opening hours conflict, so neither should be treated as a current promise. Bank rules are clearer: no barbed hooks, keepnets only during matches, and nets and slings must be dipped before use. Every carp must be landed with a net. Get those basics bob on, confirm your chosen lake and session arrangements, and you’ll have a much clearer plan for the day.
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Larford Lakes FAQs
Where is Larford Lakes?
On Larford Lane near Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0SQ. The supplied coordinates identify the lakes rather than specifically the entrance.
How much is a day ticket?
An undated listing gives adult lake tickets at £9 per rod, OAP and junior lake tickets at £7 per rod, and adult River Severn tickets at £6 per rod. Confirm current charges before travelling.
What time does fishing start and finish?
Listings conflict: one gives daily 07:30–18:00, with overnight arrivals by 17:00; another gives 07:00–dusk in winter and 07:00–19:00 in summer. Check directly before setting off.
Can I fish the River Severn through the complex?
Yes, River Severn fishing is offered. Listed species include barbel, chub, bream, dace, roach and gudgeon.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
We haven't found a tackle shop on site at Larford Lakes. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near Stourport-on-Severn.
Do I need to bring food?
There's 80-seat 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?
Yes — the fishery lists male and female toilets.
Is there parking, and how close is it to the swims?
Yes — designated parking areas. Walks to the further pegs can be a trek, so a barrow helps.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
DY13 0SQ.
How much is a ticket?
Adult lake day ticket — undated listing; current price unconfirmed: £9 per rod; OAP lake day ticket — undated listing; confirm current price: £7 per rod; Junior lake day ticket — undated listing; confirm current price: £7 per rod; Adult River Severn day ticket — undated listing; confirm current price: £6 per rod. 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 Match Lake, Specimen Lake, Arena 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, roach, tench, bream, chub, perch, rudd, crucian. See each lake tab for which fish live where.
How many lakes are there?
3 — Match Lake (Approximately 6), Specimen Lake (Approximately 20), Arena Lake (Not published).
Is night fishing allowed?
Yes, it's required — Night fishing requires prior special arrangement; Specimen Lake is listed for 24-hour 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?
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?
No — Published rules prohibit barbed hooks.
Do I need my own unhooking mat or cradle?
No — Keepnets are prohibited except during matches.
Is it suitable for disabled anglers?
The fishery lists disabled facilities. 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.
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Match Lake: six acres with a proper mixed-species line-up
- Size
- Approximately 6 acres
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, roach, tench, bream, chub, perch, rudd
Match Lake covers approximately six acres. Common carp, mirror carp and F1s feature alongside roach, tench, bream, chub, perch and rudd, giving mixed coarse anglers plenty to take an interest in.
It’s a natural one to consider if variety matters more than focusing on a single species. Just remember that keepnets are only permitted during matches, not for an ordinary pleasure session.
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Match Lake
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Suits
- Mixed coarse anglers after a choice of species
- Anglers interested in carp and F1s
Maybe not for
- Pleasure anglers wanting to use a keepnet
- Anyone specifically seeking river fishing
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Match Lake
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.
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.
Match Lake FAQs
Are there F1s in Match Lake?
Yes. F1s are listed alongside common and mirror carp and a range of other coarse fish.
How big is Match Lake?
Approximately six acres.
What's the lake record on Match Lake?
The fishery hasn't published a record for Match Lake that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in Match Lake?
carp, roach, tench, bream, chub, perch, rudd.
Which baits work well on Match Lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Match 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: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Match 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 Match 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 Larford Lakes before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Match 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 Match Lake on a day ticket?
Yes — Match Lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Adult lake day ticket — undated listing; current price unconfirmed £9 per rod; OAP lake day ticket — undated listing; confirm current price £7 per rod; Junior lake day ticket — undated listing; confirm current price £7 per rod; Adult River Severn day ticket — undated listing; confirm current price £6 per rod (last checked 2026-10-05).
Is night fishing allowed on Match Lake?
Yes, it's required — Night fishing requires prior special arrangement; Specimen Lake is listed for 24-hour fishing.
Who does Match Lake suit?
Good for: Mixed coarse anglers after a choice of species; Anglers interested in carp and F1s. Less suited to: Pleasure anglers wanting to use a keepnet; Anyone specifically seeking river fishing.
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Specimen Lake: the bigger lake, with overnight fishing by arrangement
- Size
- Approximately 20 acres
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, roach, chub, bream, tench, perch, crucian
At approximately 20 acres, Specimen Lake offers a bigger-water option than Match. Carp are listed, but there’s a mixed coarse line-up too: roach, chub, bream, tench, perch and crucians.
This is the lake listed for 24-hour fishing. Fancy making a night of it? Arrange that beforehand and check the current overnight charge rather than assuming the day-ticket price covers it.
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A look around Specimen Lake
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Specimen Lake
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Suits
- Carp anglers interested in a larger lake
- Anglers planning an overnight session by prior arrangement
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting the smallest lake on the complex
- Anglers expecting to arrive for an unarranged night session
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Specimen Lake
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.
chub
Bread or worm tight to cover for chub
Chub sit under overhanging trees and snags and are cautious, so a quiet approach and a natural bait near cover catches them.
- Bread flake or lobworm on a size 8 hook with a link leger.
- Keep low and quiet on the bank.
- In summer, try a free-lined slug or floating crust.
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.
Specimen Lake FAQs
Can I fish Specimen Lake overnight?
It is listed for 24-hour fishing, but night fishing requires prior special arrangement.
Is Specimen Lake just carp?
No. Roach, chub, bream, tench, perch and crucians are listed too.
What's the lake record on Specimen Lake?
The fishery hasn't published a record for Specimen Lake that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in Specimen Lake?
carp, roach, chub, bream, tench, perch, crucian.
How big is Specimen Lake and how many swims?
Around Approximately 20 acres. The bigger lake, with overnight fishing by arrangement.
Which baits work well on Specimen Lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Specimen 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: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Specimen 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 Specimen 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 Larford Lakes before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Specimen 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.
Is night fishing allowed on Specimen Lake?
Yes, it's required — Night fishing requires prior special arrangement; Specimen Lake is listed for 24-hour fishing.
Who does Specimen Lake suit?
Good for: Carp anglers interested in a larger lake; Anglers planning an overnight session by prior arrangement. Less suited to: Anyone wanting the smallest lake on the complex; Anglers expecting to arrive for an unarranged night session.
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Arena Lake: the smallest lake — check methods before packing
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, bream, roach, rudd, tench, perch
Arena is the smallest lake on the complex. Its listed fish include common and mirror carp, bream, roach, rudd, tench and perch, so there’s a mixed coarse angle here as well as carp.
The bit to nail down is what methods you’re allowed to use. Listings conflict on Arena’s restrictions, so check directly before choosing your approach. That’s worth sorting before the tackle goes in the boot.
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A look around Arena Lake
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Arena Lake
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Suits
- Anglers wanting the smallest lake on the complex
- Mixed coarse anglers interested in carp and other species
Maybe not for
- Anyone committed to a method without checking permission
- Anglers seeking the largest water on site
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Arena Lake
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.
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.
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.
Arena Lake FAQs
How big is Arena Lake?
It is the smallest of Larford’s three lakes, but its acreage is not published in the supplied details.
What methods can I use on Arena?
Check directly with the fishery. Published listings disagree about Arena’s method restrictions.
What's the lake record on Arena Lake?
The fishery hasn't published a record for Arena Lake that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in Arena Lake?
carp, bream, roach, rudd, tench, perch.
Which baits work well on Arena Lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Arena 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: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Arena 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 Arena 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 Larford Lakes before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Arena 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 Arena Lake on a day ticket?
Yes — Arena Lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Adult lake day ticket — undated listing; current price unconfirmed £9 per rod; OAP lake day ticket — undated listing; confirm current price £7 per rod; Junior lake day ticket — undated listing; confirm current price £7 per rod; Adult River Severn day ticket — undated listing; confirm current price £6 per rod (last checked 2026-10-05).
Is night fishing allowed on Arena Lake?
Yes, it's required — Night fishing requires prior special arrangement; Specimen Lake is listed for 24-hour fishing.
Who does Arena Lake suit?
Good for: Anglers wanting the smallest lake on the complex; Mixed coarse anglers interested in carp and other species. Less suited to: Anyone committed to a method without checking permission; Anglers seeking the largest water on site.
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Venue Rule Checker
- No
Can I use barbed hooks?
Published rules prohibit barbed hooks.
- No
Can I use a keepnet outside a match?
Keepnets are prohibited except during matches.
- Must
Must nets and slings be dipped?
Dip nets and slings before use.
- Must
Must every carp be landed with a net?
All carp must be landed with a net.
- Must
Do I need to arrange night fishing beforehand?
Night fishing requires prior special arrangement; Specimen Lake is listed for 24-hour fishing.
- Only if
Are Arena’s permitted methods clear?
Listings conflict, so confirm permitted methods directly.
- Must
Must I park in designated areas?
Parking is restricted to designated areas.
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.
Match Lake
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.
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.
Specimen Lake
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.
chub
Bread or worm tight to cover for chub
Chub sit under overhanging trees and snags and are cautious, so a quiet approach and a natural bait near cover catches them.
- Bread flake or lobworm on a size 8 hook with a link leger.
- Keep low and quiet on the bank.
- In summer, try a free-lined slug or floating crust.
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.
Arena Lake
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.
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.
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.
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
7.3/10 from Tackle Index: Three mixed-stock lakes and Severn fishing give anglers a cracking range of targets.
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Checked Sept '26 — “Three lakes and a stretch of River Severn fishing give Larford proper variety, from mixed coarse sessions to carp-focused trips. There’s a clubhouse and café too, but check current tickets, opening hours and Arena’s method rules before loading the car.”
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