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Bewl Water

Lamberhurst · 1 lakes on site

Bewl Water is a proper big-water option near Lamberhurst: an 800-acre reservoir with regularly stocked rainbow trout, bank fly-fishing and boat fishing. Pike and perch add a seasonal predator angle, but check dates and the boat booking total before committing.

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal

Penkridge · 8 lakes on site

Proper canal fishing without a hefty ticket: Wolverhampton Angling Association’s Penkridge stretch runs from Otherton Lock to Acton Trussell Bridge, with one-day permits at £2.50. There are eight named sections to get your bearings, plus a mixed species list that includes roach, perch, bream, chub and carp.

Eyebrook Reservoir

Corby · 1 lakes on site

Eyebrook is a proper big reservoir with a trout-fishing past and an announced move towards mixed coarse and predator fishing. Current access, tickets and facilities need checking before you load the car.

Stocks Reservoir

Clitheroe · 1 lakes on site

Stocks Reservoir is a proper big-water fly venue near Slaidburn, with approximately 350 acres and trout as the main quarry. Current PAAS arrangements are bank-only, catch-and-release, with a non-member season ticket available.

Hanningfield Reservoir

Chelmsford · 1 lakes on site

Hanningfield is a proper big Essex reservoir, with stocked rainbow trout and fishing from the dam, natural banks and motorboats. The big catch: fishing was still advertised as temporarily suspended when checked on 3 October 2026, so check before making plans.

Kennet and Avon Canal

Devizes · 1 lakes on site

Proper canal fishing across approximately 15 miles of the Kennet and Avon, with carp, roach, tench, pike and bream on the list. Sort your Devizes Angling Association ticket before heading out, and remember that pike and night fishing have their own restrictions.

Janson Fishery

Bingham · 8 lakes on site

Janson Fishery at Elton has eight waters covering mixed-coarse pleasure fishing, busy match layouts and bookable carp sessions. There’s plenty of choice, from island pegs to Redmile One’s carp of 10–23lb, but check seasonal gate hours before loading the car.

Portland Fishing Lakes

Newark-on-Trent · 8 lakes on site

Portland Fishing Lakes at Sibthorpe offers mixed coarse and match fishing, with pleasure anglers paying the bailiff at their peg. Check ahead for lake availability, current prices and opening times — those details need a quick call.

Cromwell Lake

Newark-on-Trent · 2 lakes on site

Cromwell Lake pairs 18 acres of spring-fed specimen carp water with proper session comforts near Newark. There’s also the exclusive little Cromwell Pool with its lodge — just check current prices, as the published rates are still labelled 2023/2024.

Drayton Reservoir

Daventry · 1 lakes on site

Drayton is a 25-acre carp reservoir at Daventry, with advertised average carp of 14–18lb and two-rod day tickets. Day anglers fish the dam wall, while the Point and Boards are bookable night-only areas.

Boddington Reservoir

Southam · 1 lakes on site

Boddington is a proper big-water option: 65 acres of reservoir with match, pleasure and carp fishing, plus abundant roach and perch. Carp average approximately 12lb, while pike fishing adds a seasonal draw.

Naseby Reservoir

Market Harborough · 1 lakes on site

Naseby is a proper big-water venue: 93 acres when full, carp exceeding 40lb and pike exceeding 30lb. There’s mixed coarse fishing too, with bank access changing as reservoir levels rise and fall.

Castle Ashby Fishery

Wellingborough · 3 lakes on site

Castle Ashby is a three-lake coarse venue with day tickets, year-round matches and an on-site café. There’s a proper choice of water, but check the lodge boards before settling on a peg — match bookings come first.

Eye Kettleby Lakes

Melton Mowbray · 8 lakes on site

Eye Kettleby Lakes near Melton Mowbray gives you eight lakes spanning specimen carp, mixed coarse fishing and a private residents’ water. There’s plenty of choice, but day visitors aged 16+ need membership as well as a fishing ticket.

Shearsby Valley Lakes

Lutterworth · 4 lakes on site

Shearsby Valley Lakes has four coarse lakes, with mixed-species fishing on Sunset and carp-and-F1 options on Hurricane, Tornado and Willow. There’s a proper pleasure-and-match setup here, with pay-on-arrival day tickets and whole-lake club bookings.

Peatling Pools

Lutterworth · 6 lakes on site

Peatling Pools offers six named coarse pools, bankside day tickets and a mix of carp, barbel and silver fish. There’s a choice of compact waters and bigger pegged pools — just don’t confuse it with the separate Peatling Match Lakes opposite.

Holly Farm Fishery

Lutterworth · 3 lakes on site

Holly Farm has three coarse lakes near Lutterworth, with canal-style pole fishing on Gils, island water on Trotters and a smaller option in Moby. Published day tickets start at £8, but give Paul or Julie a bell to confirm prices and opening hours before loading the car.

Stretton Lakes

Oakham · 1 lakes on site

Stretton Lakes offers mixed coarse day-ticket fishing in Rutland, with carp, tench, bream and silvers to go at. Handy parking, anglers’ toilets and an onsite bait-and-tackle shop keep the practical faff down.

Makins Fishery

Nuneaton · 8 lakes on site

Makins is a proper mixed fishing complex near Nuneaton, with waters spread across three phases and options for pleasure, match and longer carp sessions. Lake 1 brings the headline carp claim, while smaller waters and a café, bait shop and overnight accommodation add plenty of choice.

Kingsbury Water Park Fishery

Kingsbury · 7 lakes on site

Kingsbury packs 12 fishing lakes and over 125 acres of water into a 620-acre country park, with proper carp potential and plenty for mixed-coarse anglers. Parking comes with your fishing ticket, but pick your water carefully: Pine has its own tariff, while Canal and Broomey Croft aren't on ordinary day tickets.

Cuttle Mill Fishery

Sutton Coldfield · 2 lakes on site

Two spring-fed pools near Sutton Coldfield, with carp to 35lb advertised on Mill Pool and cheaper day tickets on Long Pool. Small angler limits, online booking and an overnight option make this a cracking one to weigh up for a carp session.

Blythe Waters

Knowle · 5 lakes on site

Blythe Waters is a five-lake coarse fishery between Knowle and Hampton-in-Arden, with match water, beginner-friendly fishing and specimen carp around 30lb in Home Pool. Despite the canal label, the checked details describe fishing lakes, not a canal stretch.

Lavender Hall Fishery

Balsall Common · 5 lakes on site

Lavender Hall has a proper mixed-coarse and carp-fishing history, with Station’s islands and Oak’s runs-water setup the standout draws. The venue now trades as The Lakes at Lavender Hall, and Dragon has switched to swimming and paddleboarding, so check current fishing access before loading the car.

Larford Lakes

Stourport-on-Severn · 3 lakes on site

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.