Where to wet a line
The fishing map
Every water we've got a proper guide for — 956 so far (541 fisheries and 415 river stretches), and it fills up on its own as new ones go live. Tap a pin for the guide.
956 waters shown · river stretches in blue
Northamptonshire
Stanwick Lakes Fisheries
Stanwick, near Raunds · NN9 6GD
Lakes: Elsons (Pre-book only), Mallard (Day ticket), Swan (Day ticket), Coot (Day ticket), Carpark (Day ticket), Roman (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Bluebell Lakes
Tansor, near Oundle · PE8 5HP
Lakes: Kingfisher (Day ticket), Swan (Day ticket), Bluebell (Day ticket), Sandmartin (Day ticket), Mallard (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Grand Union Canal
Stoke Bruerne · NN12 7SE
Lakes: Stoke Bruerne section — Grand Union Canal (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day-ticket fishing is dawn to dusk only.
Ravensthorpe Reservoir
Northampton · NN6 8EJ
Lakes: Ravensthorpe Reservoir (Syndicate)
Opening times: 24-hour access
Pitsford Water
Northampton · NN6 9BN
Lakes: Pitsford Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Drayton Reservoir
Daventry · NN11 0SG
Lakes: Drayton Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: Weekday day-ticket gates open 7:30am. Weekend day-ticket gates open 7am. Confirm daily closing time with bailiff. Overnight fishing available; venue advertises 24-hour operation.
Boddington Reservoir
Southam · NN11 6XU
Lakes: Boddington Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open dawn until dusk.
Naseby Reservoir
Market Harborough · NN6 6DH
Lakes: Naseby Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: seven days weekly, 08:00–17:00
Castle Ashby Fishery
Wellingborough · NN7 1LF
Lakes: Scotland Pond (Day ticket), Grendon Pond (Day ticket), Brickyard Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Contact Brett for current fishery opening times; fixed hours are not published.
Sywell Country Park
Sywell · NN6 0QX
Lakes: Sywell Reservoir (Syndicate)
Opening times: Monday to Sunday 24 hours, although access gates are locked at 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and reopen at 6am.
River Nene
Wellingborough · NN8 1LD
Lakes: Wellingborough Embankment, River Nene (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Grand Union Canal – Northampton Stretch
Northampton · NN7 4QD
Lakes: Northampton Arm — Gayton Marina to South Bridge (Day ticket), Dodford to Castlethorpe main line (Day ticket), Norton Junction to Braunston (Day ticket), Leicester Arm (Day ticket)
Opening times: The club lists the canal waters as open all year. Day-ticket fishing is permitted from dawn until dusk. Night fishing is not permitted on a day ticket.
Northampton Angling Club Lakes
Northampton · NN12 8SS
Lakes: Silver Lake (Syndicate), Canons Ashby Top Lake (Syndicate), Canons Ashby Bottom Lake (Syndicate), Blue Lagoon (Syndicate), Astwell Mill Top Lake (Syndicate), Meadow Lakes (Syndicate)
Opening times: Silver Lake fishing is sunrise to sunset. Day membership is dawn to dusk. Other opening times are not published.
Stanwick Lakes Fishing
Stanwick · NN9 6QZ
Lakes: Elsons (Pre-book only), Mallard (Day ticket), Swan (Day ticket), Coot (Day ticket), Carpark Lake (Day ticket), Roman (Syndicate), K1 (Syndicate), K2 (Syndicate)
Opening times: Open 365 days a year. Summer gate hours are 7am until the gate locks at 7pm, approximately April–November. Winter gate hours are 7am until the gate locks at 5pm, approximately November–April. Day-ticket anglers must leave 15 minutes before gate-locking time.
Ringstead Grange Fishery
Ringstead · NN14 4DT
Lakes: Rosewater Carp Fishery lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Gates open at 8am and close at 8pm. Visitors are not permitted after 8pm. Overnight and night fishing is available through the 24-hour, 36-hour, 48-hour and 72-hour session options.
Brixworth Country Park Fishing Lake
Brixworth · NN6 9SJ
Lakes: Pitsford Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: The fishing lodge is open 08:00-14:00 from March through November; closed during December and January; open 09:00-14:00 from 14 February to 28 February. Pitsford Water is open every day except Christmas Day, subject to car-park closing times.
Pitsford Water Fishery
Brixworth · NN6 9SJ
Lakes: Pitsford Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: Pitsford Water is open every day except Christmas Day. Fishing Lodge opening is 08:00-14:00 from March to November. The lodge is closed in December and January. From 14 to 28 February, the lodge is open 09:00-14:00.
Barby Banks Fishery
Rugby · CV23 8TE
Lakes: The Marshes (Day ticket), Jack’s Lake (Day ticket), The Banks lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Midsummer Meadow
River stretch · River Nene
Run by: Northampton Nene Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Nene Navigation Channel
River stretch · River Nene
Run by: Northampton Nene Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
The Leaps
River stretch · River Nene
Run by: Northampton Nene Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Becketts Park
River stretch · River Nene
Run by: Northampton Nene Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Savages Cutting
River stretch · River Nene
Run by: Northampton Nene Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
B&Q/Carlsberg to South Bridge
River stretch · River Nene
Run by: Northampton Nene Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Weston Mill to Billing Bridge
River stretch · River Nene
Run by: Northampton Nene Angling Club
Access: Members only
Plantation River Nene, Barnwell
River stretch · River Nene
Run by: Wellingborough & District Nene Angling Club
Access: Members only
Ferry Meadows – River Nene
River stretch · River Nene
Run by: Peterborough & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
Bedford Road Bridge to Weston Mill Sluice Gates
River stretch · River Nene
Run by: Northampton Nene Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Billing Bridge to Cogenhoe Mill
River stretch · River Nene
Run by: Northampton Nene Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Nene, Thorpe Waterville Upper
River stretch · River Nene
Run by: Nene Anglers
Access: Members or guest ticket
Lincolnshire
Norton Disney
Norton Disney, Lincoln · LN6 9QH
Lakes: Pettitt’s (Day ticket), Holden’s (Day ticket), Turner’s (Day ticket), Billy’s (Day ticket), Hodgett’s (Day ticket), Stock’s (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Embryo Angling Norton Disney
Norton Disney · LN6 9QH
Lakes: Billy’s Lake (Day ticket), Hodgett’s Lake (Day ticket), Holden’s Lake (Day ticket), Pettitt’s Lake (Day ticket), Stock’s Lake (Day ticket), Turner’s Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: April 1–October 31: main gates open 07:00–20:00. November 1–March 31: main gates open 08:00–17:00.
Westwood Lakes
Boston · PE21 7JA
Lakes: Falcon (Day ticket), Hawk (Day ticket), Kestrel (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket), Osprey (Day ticket), Skylark (Day ticket), Swallow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day ticket: £9, covering 07:30–18:00. Guest day ticket: £9, dawn to dusk, pleasure fishing only. Guest weekly ticket: £40, dawn to dusk, pleasure fishing only. Open matches draw at 08:45 in Fisherman's Rest café; fishing 10:15–15:15, subject to change.
Messingham Sands Fishery
Messingham · DN17 3PN
Lakes: Oak Tree Pond (Day ticket), North Lake (Day ticket), South Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Monday–Friday 7:30am–dusk and Saturday–Sunday 7am–dusk, including holidays.
Woodland Waters
Ancaster · NG32 3RT
Lakes: Specimen Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Small Carp Lake (Day ticket), Birch Lake (Day ticket), Roach Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Bain Valley Fisheries
Tattershall · LN4 4PQ
Lakes: Halifax (Day ticket), Spitfire (Day ticket), Hurricane (Day ticket), Stirling (Day ticket), Wellington (Syndicate), Lancaster (Syndicate), Mosquito (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Winter opening hours are 7am until dusk. Summer opening hours are 7am–8pm.
S&R Fishery
Caistor · LN7 6SF
Lakes: Sandpit Lake (Day ticket), Specimen Lake (Pre-book only), Retreat Lake (Pre-book only), Charlie's Pool (Pre-book only), Bear Pool (Pre-book only), Jacqui's Pool (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Sandpit arrival is 11am; departure is 10am, despite tickets being labelled 24/48 hours. Bear Pool arrival is noon; departure is 10:30am. Charlie's page gives conflicting arrival/departure times; confirm them when booking. Jacqui's arrival is 2:30pm; departure is 10am.
Toft Newton Reservoir
Market Rasen · LN8 3NE
Lakes: Toft Newton Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: One directory lists daily opening around 08:00 until dusk, year-round with occasional holiday closures. Another directory lists a 1 February–15 December season; current season and hours remain unconfirmed.
Grantham Canal
Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir · NG32 1NY
Lakes: Woolsthorpe Wharf–The Duck (Day ticket), Half Mile Section (Day ticket), Twin Bridges Section (Day ticket), Jack Topps Section (Day ticket), Muston Bridge Section (Day ticket), Fruit Farm Section (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Embryo Norton Disney
Norton Disney · LN6 9QH
Lakes: Billy’s Lake (Day ticket), Hodgett’s Lake (Day ticket), Holden’s Lake (Day ticket), Pettitt’s Lake (Day ticket), Stock’s Lake (Day ticket), Turner’s Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: 07:00–20:00 from 1 April to 31 October; 08:00–17:00 from 1 November to 31 March
Old Mill Lakes
Usselby · LN8 3YJ
Lakes: Birch Lake (Pre-book only), Willow Lake (Pre-book only), Oak Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Bookings are taken from 8am to 6pm. Twenty-four-hour sessions run from 12 noon until 11am the following morning. Arrival is from 10am and fishing starts at 12 noon. The site is locked from 7pm until 7am for overnight anglers.
Fossdyke Navigation
Lincoln · LN1 2BE
Lakes: Golf-course stretch behind Carholme Golf Course (Day ticket), Woodcocks, Colbournes and the Fertiliser stretch (Day ticket), Saxilby Village and bridge section behind Saxilby Spice (Day ticket), Roadside section near Lovell Land Rovers (Day ticket), Drinsey Nook (Day ticket), Torksey 72-hour moorings (Day ticket)
Opening times: Dawn to dusk for day-ticket fishing.
River Welland
Spalding · PE11 2AG
Lakes: River Welland at Spalding (Day ticket), Town Welland at Spalding (Day ticket), Coronation Channel (Day ticket)
Opening times: Normally one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset; night fishing is permitted on the River Welland, Town Welland at Spalding and the Coronation Channel.
Kestrel Lakes Fishery
Boston · PE21 7JA
Lakes: Kestrel Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Mill Farm Fishery
Boston · PE22 9DT
Lakes: Mill Farm coarse lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Dawn until dusk; available throughout the year for guests, subject to site rules.
River Witham
Lincoln · LN4 1AT
Lakes: Ferry Lane (Day ticket), Five Mile Lane (Day ticket), Bardney Lock (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Trent – Laughterton
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Lincoln & District Angling Association
Access: Members only
River Trent – North Clifton
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Lincoln & District Angling Association
Access: Members only
River Trent – Dunham Bridge
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Scunthorpe Amalgamated Anglers
Access: Members only
Torksey Arm Stretch
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Lincoln & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
Rampton Village near Torksey – Tidal River Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Ashfield Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Trent – Collingham, Cromwell Weir to Collingham Parish Boundary
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Collingham Angling Association
Access: Temporary membership or permanent members
River Trent – Marton
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Worksop & District Angling Association
Access: Members only
River Trent – South Clifton
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Scunthorpe Amalgamated Anglers
Access: Members only
River Trent – Besthorpe
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Scunthorpe Amalgamated Anglers
Access: Club members; no day tickets on Parish Council pegs
River Trent – Girton
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Newark and District Piscatorial Federation
Access: Members only
Upper River Witham
River stretch · River Witham
Run by: Lincoln & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
River Witham — Stamp End to Kirkstead Bridge
River stretch · River Witham
Run by: Lincoln & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
Brayford Pool, Lincoln
River stretch · River Witham
Run by: Lincoln & District Angling Association
Access: Members only
River Witham — Long Bennington
River stretch · River Witham
Run by: Newark and District Piscatorial Federation
Access: Members only
River Witham — Grantham GAAFFS beats
River stretch · River Witham
Run by: Grantham Angling Association Fly Fishing Section (GAAFFS)
Access: Members only
River Witham — Tattershall stretch
River stretch · River Witham
Run by: Boston & District Angling Association
Access: Club members
Short Ferry Old River Witham
River stretch · River Witham
Run by: Shortferry Caravan Park
Access: Guest ticket
River Witham — Boston Marina Sluice Gates to Langrick Bridge
River stretch · River Witham
Run by: Boston & District Angling Association
Access: Members only
Oxfordshire
Linear Fisheries
Hardwick, near Witney · OX29 7QF
Lakes: St Johns (Day ticket), Manor Farm (Pre-book only), Brasenose One (Day ticket), Brasenose Two (Day ticket), Oxlease (Day ticket), Hunts Corner (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Orchid Lakes
Dorchester-on-Thames · OX10 7LP
Lakes: Orchid Lake (Pre-book only), Club Lake (Pre-book only), Willow Pool (Pre-book only), The Old Nursery (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Clattercote Reservoir
Banbury · OX17 1EN
Lakes: Clattercote Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open 24 hours.
Milton Pools Fishery
Oxford · OX44 7JE
Lakes: Specimen Lake (Day ticket), House Lake (Day ticket), Len’s Match Lake (Day ticket), Kidney Lake (Day ticket), Campbell’s Match Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 07:30–18:30 daily.
Oxford Canal
Banbury · OX16 5QE
Lakes: Central Banbury (Day ticket), Alcan (Day ticket), Hospital (Day ticket), Bankside (Day ticket), Twyford (Day ticket), Kings Sutton (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Farmoor Reservoir
Oxford · OX2 9NS
Lakes: Farmoor 1 (Day ticket), Farmoor 2 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open year-round, normally daylight hours. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Richworth Linear Fisheries – St Johns Lake
Oxfordshire · OX29 7QF
Lakes: St Johns Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Gates are locked from 9pm until 7:30am from March 1 through October 31, and from 7pm until 7:30am from November 1 through the end of February. Fishing is available all year round, subject to fishery rules and any temporary operational restrictions. The tackle shop is open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm, subject to bank-holiday changes.
River Thames
Oxford · OX1 1DP
Lakes: River Thames/Isis — Christchurch Meadow, downstream from Wolsey Road (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Linear Fisheries – Hardwick Lake
Oxfordshire · OX29 7QF
Lakes: Hardwick Lake and Smiths Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: All waters are open for 24-hour fishing. From March 1 to October 31, gates are locked at 9pm and reopened by 7:30am. From November 1 to the end of February, gates are locked at 7pm and reopened by 7:30am. Vehicles remain locked inside when gates are locked overnight.
Oxford Canal – Banbury Stretch
Banbury · OX16 5QE
Lakes: Alcan (Pre-book only), Hospital (Pre-book only), Bankside (Pre-book only), Twyford (Pre-book only), Kings Sutton (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Oxford Canal – Oxford Stretch
Oxford · OX1 2BQ
Lakes: Oxford Canal – Oxford Stretch (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Thames — Bablock Hythe to Paxford Bridge
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Access: Members only
River Thames — Sandford Lock and Meadow
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Littlemore Angling Society
Access: Day ticket or members
River Thames — Newbridge, three fields upstream of the Maybush
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Plough Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
River Thames — Wallingford B
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Reading & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or guest ticket
River Thames — Eynsham Down
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Access: Members only
River Thames — Wallingford A, above Benson Lock
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Reading & District Angling Association
Access: Members and accompanied guests
River Thames — Duxford, below the ford to above Shifford Lock
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Access: Members only
River Thames — Goring east bank, Ferry Lane to Gatehampton
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Goring Fishing Club
Access: Members only
River Thames — Pinkhill Weir stream to Daisy Ditch
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Access: Members only
River Thames — Lower Whitley Farm
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Access: Members only
River Thames — Franklin's Meadow, near Farmoor
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Abingdon & Oxford Anglers Alliance
Access: Members only
River Thames — Appleford, Manor Farm
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: London Anglers Association
Access: Members only
Nottinghamshire
A1 Pits
South Muskham, Newark · NG23 6EQ
Lakes: Pit 1 (Day ticket), Pit 2 (Day ticket), Pit 3 (Day ticket), Pit 4 (Day ticket), Pit 5 (Day ticket), Pit 6 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Hallcroft Fishery
Retford · DN22 7RA
Lakes: Moat Pool (Day ticket), Bridge Pool (Day ticket), Croft Pool (Day ticket), River Ponds (Day ticket), Reed Pool (Day ticket), Canal Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: The tackle shop opens weekdays 7:30am–5pm and weekends 7am–5pm.
Hayton Lakes
Retford · DN22 9JL
Lakes: Gadwall (Pre-book only), Wigeon (Day ticket), Shoveler (Day ticket), Goldeneye (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket), Pintail (Day ticket), Little Grebe (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open throughout the year. Main website currently lists gates open 07:00–19:00; check seasonal changes before travelling. Ticket office opens daily 09:00–17:00. Last admission is two hours before gate closing.
Sherwood Forest Fishery
Mansfield · NG21 9HL
Lakes: Cavendish (Day ticket), Sherwood (Day ticket), Holmedale (Day ticket), Maunside (Day ticket), Langdale Channel (Day ticket)
Opening times: Monday–Sunday opening hours of 07:30–16:00
Chesterfield Canal
Worksop · S80 2ER
Lakes: Central Worksop: Shireoaks Bottom Lock 44 to Bracebridge Lock 51 (Pre-book only), Shireoaks pounds (Pre-book only), Norwood Tunnel eastern portal to Shireoaks Bottom Lock (Pre-book only), Bracebridge Lock to Osberton Lock (Pre-book only), Separate WDAA water: West Retford Bridge to St Peters Lane, Clayworth (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Janson Fishery
Bingham · NG13 9FA
Lakes: Tomo’s Pool (Day ticket), Donut Pool (Day ticket), Aubreys (Day ticket), Match Pool (Day ticket), Munroes (Day ticket), Redmile One (Pre-book only), Redmile Two (Day ticket), Caravan Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 7am–4pm
Portland Fishing Lakes
Newark-on-Trent · NG23 5PN
Lakes: Buzzard (Day ticket), Canal (Day ticket), Four Island (Day ticket), Heron (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket), Long Island (Day ticket), Old Wood (Day ticket), Woodpecker (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Cromwell Lake
Newark-on-Trent · NG23 6JE
Lakes: Cromwell Lake (Pre-book only), Cromwell Pool (Pre-book only)
Opening times: March–October, 08:00–20:00. November–February, 08:00–18:00.
Lakeside Fisheries
Newark · DN22 8LW
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Beeston Canal
Beeston · NG9 1LZ
Lakes: Beeston Canal — Beeston Lock to Lenton (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open all year; there is no closed season on Beeston Canal.
Nottingham Canal
Nottingham · NG2 3AQ
Lakes: Nottingham/Beeston Canal (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Hallcroft Fisheries
Retford · DN22 7RA
Lakes: Moat Pool (Day ticket), Bridge Pool (Day ticket), Croft Pool (Day ticket), River Ponds (Day ticket), Reed Pool (Day ticket), Canal Pool (Day ticket), River Idle (Day ticket)
Opening times: Older published fishing information lists summer fishing Monday–Friday 7:30am–8pm and Saturday–Sunday 7am–8pm. Older published fishing information lists winter fishing Monday–Friday 8am–dusk and Saturday–Sunday 7:30am–dusk. The tackle shop is listed as open 7 days a week: 7:30am–5pm weekdays and 7am–5pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Langwith Lakes
Langwith · YO10 5EJ
Lakes: Main fishing lakes — four coarse-fishing lakes (Pre-book only), Separate stock lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Nottingham and Beeston Canal
Nottingham · NG9 1NG
Lakes: Nottingham and Beeston Canal (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Trent
Beeston · NG9 1LZ
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Holme Pierrepont Country Park
Nottingham · NG12 2PW
Lakes: Lake 1 (Day ticket), Lake 2 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Holmedale Lake
Retford · NG21 9HL
Lakes: Holmedale Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing is listed as 7:00am until the time shown on the farm-park gate, normally dusk. The official contact page currently lists Monday to Sunday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. No night fishing is allowed.
Langold Lake
Langold · S81 9NW
Lakes: Langold Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Holme Pierrepont Country Park Lakes
Nottingham · NG12 2PW
Lakes: Smaller lake (Day ticket), Larger lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Clumber Park Fishing Lakes
Worksop · S80 3AZ
Lakes: Clumber Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Fishing is permitted from 7:15am. Anglers should not be inside the park before 7:00am. Required departure times vary by month: 10:30pm in June, July and August; 9:30pm in September and October; 5:30pm in November and January; 5:00pm in December; 6:30pm in February; and 7:00pm in March. No overnight fishing is allowed. Access to the park is restricted after 4:30pm, so evening anglers should arrive earlier.
Collingham Ponds
Collingham · NG23 7LN
Lakes: Centeniary Lake (Day ticket), River Trent (Day ticket), Fleet at Besthorpe (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing is generally from sunrise to sunset. Anglers may approach their chosen peg 30 minutes before sunrise and must leave the bank and associated areas within 30 minutes after sunset. Night fishing is allowed for members on most association waters, subject to restrictions.
Hoveringham Lake
Hoveringham · NG14 7JJ
Lakes: Hoveringham Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Colwick Country Park Lakes
Nottingham · NG2 4BH
Lakes: West Lake (Day ticket), Main Lake (Day ticket), Old Trout Lake (Day ticket), The Loop (Day ticket), Marina (Day ticket), River Trent (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing kiosk: 09:00-16:00. River Road car park: 09:00-16:00. Main toilets, when open: 09:00-15:30 daily. Portable toilets are currently available 24/7.
Trent Valley Fisheries
Nottingham · NG14 7JJ
Lakes: Trent View Carp Fishery lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: The booking telephone line is listed as available from 9am to 5pm.
Fiskerton (NPS)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Nottingham Piscatorial Society
Access: Day ticket — online in advance only
Rolleston (NPS)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Nottingham Piscatorial Society
Access: Day ticket — online in advance only
East Stoke (NPS)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Nottingham Piscatorial Society
Access: Guest season ticket — SOLD OUT when we checked
Hallowell (Radcliffe on Trent AS)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Radcliffe on Trent Angling Society
Access: Club water — day tickets on the bank from 16 June
Radcliffe Viaducts (Notts Federation)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Nottingham Federation of Anglers
Access: Day ticket — gate key from local tackle shops
Clifton Bridge & Grove Farm (Notts Federation)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Nottingham Federation of Anglers
Access: Day ticket for non-members
Powergen Water (Notts Federation)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Nottingham Federation of Anglers
Access: Day ticket for non-members
Adbolton — Little Higgin (Nottingham AA)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Nottingham Anglers Association
Access: Members only
The Pads (Trent Valley Angling)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Trent Valley Angling
Access: Members only — gate codes with your book
The Willows (Trent Valley Angling)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Trent Valley Angling
Access: Members only — gate codes with your book
Barton Ferry Field (Trent Valley Angling)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Trent Valley Angling
Access: Members only — gate codes with your book
The Weir Field, The Bay & Cherry Island (TVA)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Trent Valley Angling
Access: Members only — gate codes with your book
Stoke Bardolph Road Stretch (Ashfield AC)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Ashfield Angling Club
Access: Day ticket — Road Stretch ONLY
Stoke Bardolph members' sections (Ashfield AC)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Ashfield Angling Club
Access: Members only — no day tickets
Collingham — tidal River Trent below Cromwell Weir
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Collingham Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
Weir and Capps Field — River Trent Dyke, Newark
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Newark and District Piscatorial Federation
Access: Day ticket or members
Power Station — River Trent and upper Trent Dyke, Farndon
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Newark and District Piscatorial Federation
Access: Day ticket or members
Caythorpe–Hoveringham — River Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Midland Angling Society
Access: Day ticket or permit
Winthorpe — River Trent (Newark and District Piscatorial Federation)
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Newark and District Piscatorial Federation
Access: Members or advance accompanied guests
Hazelford (Upper Weir) — River Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Nottingham and District Federation of Angling Societies
Access: Day ticket or members
Gunthorpe — Penton’s Field, River Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Nottingham and District Federation of Angling Societies
Access: Day ticket or members
Shelford — River Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Nottingham Anglers Association
Access: Members only
Girton — tidal River Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Newark and District Piscatorial Federation
Access: Full and Associate Members only
Fletchers — River Trent Dyke, Farndon
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Newark and District Piscatorial Federation
Access: Day ticket or members
Crow Trees — River Trent Dyke, Newark
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Newark and District Piscatorial Federation
Access: Day ticket or members
Mill Gate Basin — River Trent Dyke, Newark
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Newark and District Piscatorial Federation
Access: Members; day tickets subject to confirmation
Essex
Fryerning Fisheries (XL Carp)
Ingatestone · CM4 0EA
Lakes: Main Lake (Syndicate), Valley Lake (Syndicate), Car Park Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Crow Green Fishery
Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood · CM15 9SJ
Lakes: Main Lake (Pre-book only), Car Park Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Birds Green Fishery
Fyfield, near Ongar · CM5 0FL
Lakes: Top Lake (Day ticket), Bottom Lake (Day ticket), Bridge Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Newland Hall Fishery
Chelmsford · CM1 4LH
Lakes: Brook Lake (Day ticket), Moat Lake (Day ticket), Park Lake (Day ticket), Osiers Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing operates 24 hours daily, seven days weekly. Entry is restricted to 06:00–20:00; departure is possible anytime.
A12 Lakes
Chelmsford · CM2 6NX
Lakes: Specimen 1 (Pre-book only), Specimen 2 (Pre-book only), Canal Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Open all year; day and night fishing advertised. April 1–October 31: gates open 07:30–18:00. November 1–March 31: gates open 07:30–16:30.
Churchwood Fisheries
Brentwood · CM15 0HX
Lakes: Churchwood (Pre-book only), Jenkins (Pre-book only), Catfish Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Crowsheath Lakes
Billericay · CM11 1JT
Lakes: Specimen Lake (Day ticket), Crowsnest (Pre-book only), Carp Canal (Day ticket), Pleasure Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: 7am–7pm every day
Clavering Lakes
Saffron Walden · CB11 4RL
Lakes: Specimen Lake (Pre-book only), Carp Lake (Pre-book only), Predator Lake (Pre-book only), Match Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 06:30–18:30 daily; no admission outside these hours.
Chigborough Farm & Fisheries
Maldon · CM9 4RE
Lakes: May Water (Pre-book only), Heybridge Mere (Pre-book only), Scraley Mere (Pre-book only), Home Water (Pre-book only), Rook Hall (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Coarse lakes open year-round except Christmas Day.
Berners Hall Fishery
Ongar · CM5 0TB
Lakes: The Res (Pre-book only), Meadow Lake (Pre-book only), Poultons Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Directories list the fishery as operating 24 hours daily; this does not establish unrestricted arrival times.
Ardleigh Reservoir
Colchester · CO7 7PT
Lakes: Ardleigh Reservoir (Day ticket), Wick Lane Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Daytime season access is dawn–dusk; no fixed Ardleigh gate timetable was verified.
Hanningfield Reservoir
Chelmsford · CM3 8HX
Lakes: Hanningfield Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 08:00–20:00 or half an hour before sunset.
Par Fishery
Ingatestone · RM14 3PB
Lakes: Tillingham Lake (Pre-book only), Faraway Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 7am–7pm; confirm this directly before travelling.
Churchgate Lakes
Battlesbridge · SS11 7QR
Lakes: Top Lake (Pre-book only), Middle Lake (Syndicate), Bottom Lake (Pre-book only), Back Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The fishery operates bookable 12-hour sessions, normally 7am to 7pm, with times varying by season. A 24-hour session normally runs from 7am on the booking date to 7am the following day. The tackle shop is open Monday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm. The tackle shop is open Sunday from 7am to 5pm.
A12 Cuton Lakes
Chelmsford · CM2 6NX
Lakes: Specimen 1 (Pre-book only), Specimen 2 (Pre-book only), Canal Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open all year round subject to published gate times. Summer gate hours, 1 April–31 October, are 7:30am–6:00pm. Winter gate hours, 1 November–31 March, are 7:30am–4:30pm.
Bayeswater Fishery
Chelmsford · CM3 3HJ
Lakes: Bayeswater day-ticket lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Crowsheath Fishery
Downham · CM11 1JT
Lakes: Specimen Lake (Pre-book only), Pleasure Lake (Pre-book only), Carp Canal (Pre-book only), Crows Nest (Pre-book only), Catfish Canal (Pre-book only), Pike Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 7am to 7pm every day
Fishers Green Complex
Waltham Abbey · EN9 2ED
Lakes: Old River Lea (Syndicate), Lee Flood Relief Channel (Syndicate), Seventy Acre Lake (Syndicate), Hooks Marsh Lake (Syndicate), Holyfield Lake / Langridge Lake (Syndicate), Cornmill Stream (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Colemans Cottage Fishery
Witham · CM8 3EX
Lakes: Wood Lake (Day ticket), Pathfield Lake (Day ticket), Copse Lake (Day ticket), Stepfield Lakes (Day ticket), Cottage Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Day-ticket availability is from 7am to 2pm. Fishing is permitted until 7pm or dusk. The tackle shop is open from 7am to 2pm. The fishery is closed to day tickets on Wednesdays unless the angler is staying onsite.
Chigborough Fisheries
Maldon · CM9 4RE
Lakes: May Water (Pre-book only), Heybridge Mere (Pre-book only), Scraley Mere (Pre-book only), Heybridge North (Pre-book only), Home Water (Pre-book only), Rook Hall (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Coarse and carp lakes are advertised as open year-round except Christmas Day. Rook Hall is open year-round except August. Home Water is closed for fly fishing from July through October. The annual trout season runs from November 1 through the end of June. Big-game angling on Home Water is advertised from April 1 to October 31. Fishing tickets must be booked in advance.
Rayne Lodge Fishery
Rayne · CM7 2QT
Lakes: Top Lake (Day ticket), Middle Lake (Day ticket), Bottom Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation
Maldon · CM9 4RR
Lakes: Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation (Day ticket), Maldon section: Brown’s Wharf to Heybridge Basin (Day ticket), Paper Mill section (Day ticket)
Opening times: Outside the closed season, the Navigation ticket has no stated time restriction.
Nazeing Fisheries
Nazeing · EN9 2PB
Lakes: North Lagoon (Pre-book only), Centre/South Lagoons (Pre-book only), Brackens Pool (Pre-book only), Lee Flood Relief Channel (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Oakwood Park Lakes
Rivenhall · IP26 4JW
Lakes: Predator Lake (Pre-book only), Carp Lake (Pre-book only), Ornamental Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Kent
Elphicks Fisheries
Horsmonden · TN12 8EL
Lakes: North Lake (Day ticket), Pullens Lake (Day ticket), West End Lake (Day ticket), Plantation Lake (Day ticket), Prairie Lake (Day ticket), Kettles Lake (Day ticket), Sandwich Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Monk Lakes
Marden, near Maidstone · TN12 9BS
Lakes: Mallard Lake (Pre-book only), Bridges Lake (Day ticket), Puma Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Cottington Lakes
Sholden, near Deal · CT14 0AR
Lakes: New Pepper Lake (Pre-book only), Christine Lake (Pre-book only), Heron Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Hawkhurst Fish Farm
Hawkhurst · TN18 4RT
Lakes: Main Lake (Pre-book only), Dove Lake (Pre-book only), Four Trees (Pre-book only), Quarry (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Junior Lakes (Day ticket), Specimen Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Main Lake: 12-hour fishing, 7am–7pm, costs £25 adult or £20 junior; 24 hours costs £40 adult or £35 junior. Dove Lake: 12-hour fishing, 7am–7pm, costs £25 adult or £20 junior; 24 hours costs £40 adult or £35 junior. Quarry: 7am–7pm ticket £20, minimum age 12; spectator £10; no concessions. Match Lake: adult or junior day ticket, 7am–7pm, £15; spectator £7.50. Junior Lakes open daily 10am–5pm, including bank holidays; last entry 4pm. Junior Lakes close from the end of October until mid-February; exact dates are announced on the fishery's social channels.
Orchard Place Farm Fishing
Paddock Wood · TN12 6NY
Lakes: Lake 1 (Pre-book only), Lake 2 (Pre-book only), Lake 4 (Pre-book only), Lake 5 (Day ticket), Lake 7 (Pre-book only), Lake 8 (Pre-book only), Lake 9 (Pre-book only), Lake 10 (Day ticket)
Opening times: from 7am all year; no closing time stated on the homepage.
Chequertree Fishery
Ashford · TN26 3JR
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: 7:30am until dusk.
Hartley Lands Fishery
Cranbrook · TN17 3PS
Lakes: Bramley (Day ticket), Nick's (Day ticket), Pear Tree (Day ticket), Henniker (Day ticket), Reservoir (Day ticket), Finches (Day ticket), Samson (Day ticket)
Opening times: Summer opening: 07:00–19:00. Winter opening: 07:00–17:30.
Royal Military Canal
Hythe · CT21 4NB
Lakes: Seabrook–West Hythe (Day ticket), West Hythe–Giggers Green (Day ticket), Lympne Bridge–West Hythe Dam (Syndicate), Stade Street Bridge–Ladies Walk Footbridge (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Bewl Water
Lamberhurst · TN3 8JH
Lakes: Bewl Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: Bank fishing hours are sunrise to sunset. Fishing boats are available from 9am. Boats must return by the time displayed on the jetty clock. The visitor FAQ lists site opening at 8am and gates closing at 8pm.
Elphicks Fishery
Tonbridge · TN12 8EL
Lakes: North Lake (Pre-book only), Plantation Lake (Pre-book only), Prairie Lake (Pre-book only), Sandwich Lake (Pre-book only), Kettles Lake (Pre-book only), Pullens Lake (Pre-book only), West End Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The 2026 opening season is January 12 to May 31, with Kettles and Sandwich remaining open during June for day tickets only. The other lakes close during June and reopen July 1 through December 23, 2026. Summer gate hours are 7:00am to 7:00pm and winter gate hours are 7:00am to 5:30pm, with closing times linked to British Summer Time.
Conningbrook Lakes
Ashford · TN24 0LS
Lakes: Main lake (Syndicate), Eco lake (Syndicate), Northern lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Horton Kirby Angling Club Lakes
Dartford · DA4 9BS
Lakes: Viaduct Lake (Syndicate), Westminster Lake (Syndicate), West Lake (Syndicate), Silt Pond (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Cackle Hill Lakes
Biddenden · TN27 8JW
Lakes: Specimen Lake 1 (Day ticket), Specimen Lake 2 (Day ticket), Mixed Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Specimen-lake day tickets run from 7am to 6pm. Tackle shop: 9am–5pm Monday–Thursday and 7am–6pm Friday–Sunday. Cafe: Monday–Saturday 9am–5pm and Sunday 10am–3pm.
Hawkhurst Fishery
Hawkhurst · TN18 4RT
Lakes: Main Lake (Pre-book only), Dove Lake (Pre-book only), Four Trees Lake (Pre-book only), Quarry Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Junior Lake (Pre-book only), Specimen Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Quarry Lake and Match Lake day tickets run from 7am to 7pm. Gates are closed from 7pm until 7am.
Swan Valley Lakes
Swanley · GU17 0DL
Lakes: Main lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Medway
Maidstone · ME15 0LB
Lakes: Barming Downstream (Day ticket), Barming Upstream (Day ticket), Yalding-to-Wateringbury (Day ticket), East Farleigh Cruising Club stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Yalding day tickets are valid during daylight hours only. The Yalding ticket page says rivers are closed from March 16 through June 16 inclusive, and also says rivers open June 16 and close March 14; check the MVAS calendar before booking.
Orchard Place Farm Fishery
Borden · TN12 6NY
Lakes: Lake 1 (Day ticket), Lake 2 (Day ticket), Lake 3 (Day ticket), Lake 4 (Day ticket), Lake 5 (Day ticket), Lake 6 (Day ticket), Lake 7 (Day ticket), Lake 8 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open from 7am all year round.
Royal Military Canal – Hythe Stretch
Hythe · CT21 6AX
Lakes: Seabrook Outfall to West Hythe Dam (Day ticket), West Hythe to Giggers Green (Day ticket), Bomb Hole, Giggers Green (Day ticket), West Hythe Bridge to West Hythe Dam (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Royal Military Canal – Appledore Stretch
Appledore · TN26 2DJ
Lakes: Appledore Road Bridge Venue 10 (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Medway: Barming Upstream
River stretch · River Medway
Run by: Maidstone Victory Angling and Medway Preservation Society
Access: Day ticket
Teston Picnic Park
River stretch · River Medway
Run by: Maidstone Victory Angling and Medway Preservation Society
Access: Day ticket
Yalding to Wateringbury
River stretch · River Medway
Run by: Maidstone Victory Angling Society
Access: Day ticket or members
Ashurst stretch of the River Medway
River stretch · River Medway
Run by: Royal Tunbridge Wells Angling Society
Access: Members only
Chafford Park stretch of the River Medway
River stretch · River Medway
Run by: Royal Tunbridge Wells Angling Society
Access: Members only
River Medway Fordcombe
River stretch · River Medway
Run by: Rookery Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Medway Barming Downstream
River stretch · River Medway
Run by: Maidstone Victory Angling and Medway Preservation Society
Access: Day ticket or members
River Medway Sportsground, Tonbridge
River stretch · River Medway
Run by: Tonbridge & District Angling & Fish Preservation Society
Access: Day ticket or members
River Medway Above Leigh Barrier — Haysden Country Park to Bailey Bridge
River stretch · River Medway
Run by: Tonbridge & District Angling & Fish Preservation Society
Access: Day ticket or members
River Medway at Leigh
River stretch · River Medway
Run by: Maidstone Victory Angling Society
Access: Club members or arranged guest ticket
River Medway near Tunbridge Wells
River stretch · River Medway
Run by: Bromley (Kent) & District Angling Society
Access: Members only or guest ticket
East Farleigh Cruising Club stretch, River Medway
River stretch · River Medway
Run by: Maidstone Victory Angling Society
Access: Day ticket or members
Surrey
Old Bury Hill Lakes
Westcott, near Dorking · RH4 3JU
Lakes: Milton Lake (Day ticket), Bonds Lake (Day ticket), Temple Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Twynersh Fishing Complex
Chertsey · KT16 9EJ
Lakes: Old Match Lake (Day ticket), Pit 2 (Day ticket), Pit 5 (Day ticket), Pit 7 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Newdigate Farms Estate Fishery
Dorking · RH5 5DL
Lakes: Centre Lake (Day ticket), Snake Lake (Day ticket), Paddock Lake (Day ticket), Copse Meadow (Day ticket), Guinea Lake (Day ticket), Bean Lake (Day ticket), Lodge (Day ticket), Canal (Syndicate)
Opening times: 7am until 30 minutes before sunset
Willinghurst Fishery
Cranleigh · GU5 0SQ
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Christmas Tree (Day ticket), Pittance (Day ticket), Oak Tree (Day ticket), Cherry Tree (Day ticket), Top (Day ticket), Old (Day ticket), New (Day ticket)
Opening times: Main/Christmas Tree gates: 06:30–20:00. Other described open lakes: 06:30–19:00.
Thorpe Lea Fishery
Egham · TW20 8LH
Lakes: Thorpe Lea (Pre-book only)
Opening times: No closed season; tickets advertised for 363 days annually. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Homepage/contact gate access: 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00, each for 15 minutes. Those pages state gates close at 10:15 until the following day. Office hours: 08:00–16:00. Opening-time conflict: rules page says 08:00–16:00 before gates lock; confirm access when booking.
Willow Park Fishery
Aldershot · GU12 6RE
Lakes: Big Lake (Pre-book only), Middle Lake (Day ticket), Small Lake (Day ticket), Stock Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Published gate hours are 7am–7pm. Tackle-shop hours are 7am–7pm daily. Cafe hours are Sunday–Thursday 8am–3pm and Friday–Saturday 8am–6pm.
Basingstoke Canal
Woking · GU21 4LJ
Lakes: Basingstoke Canal — Woking section (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Bury Hill Fisheries
Dorking · RH4 3JU
Lakes: Bonds Lake (Day ticket), Milton Lake (Day ticket), Temple Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Day Membership access: 7:00am until 8:30pm or dusk if earlier, seven days a week subject to availability. Temple Lake: 7:00am until 6:00pm or dusk if earlier. Day Membership normally runs from 1 March to 28 February; Specimen Carp Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December.
Godalming Navigation
Godalming · GU7 3HJ
Lakes: Eashing (Syndicate), Godalming Meadows (Syndicate), Catteshall Lock to Guildford Rowing Club (Syndicate)
Opening times: Fishing is available from 16 June through 14 March, subject to local closures and matches. The river is closed from 15 March through 15 June inclusive.
Wey Navigation
Weybridge · KT13 8DX
Lakes: Thames Lock to Town Lock (Day ticket), Town Lock to Coxes Lock (Day ticket)
Opening times: Published coarse-fishing season: 16 June to 14 March. Fishing is generally permitted from dawn to dusk only.
Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch
Woking · GU21 4LJ
Lakes: Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Runnymede River Thames fishing stretch
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: National Trust (Runnymede and Ankerwycke)
Access: Day ticket
Chertsey Camping and Caravanning Club Site Thames stretch
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: The Camping and Caravanning Club
Access: Campsite users only
Buckinghamshire
Farlows Lake
Iver · SL0 9LL
Lakes: Lake 1 (Day ticket), Lake 2 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Alders Farm Fishery
Milton Keynes · MK17 9AH
Lakes: Ash Lake (Day ticket), Pines Lake (Day ticket), Oak Lake (Syndicate), Mylo's Pond (Day ticket), Wood (Day ticket), Pump (Day ticket)
Opening times: The homepage states that the fishery opens daily at 07:30 and closes at 16:30 during winter. Closing-time information conflicts: the hours page lists 07:30–18:30 daily but also says fishing currently ends at 18:00, with gates closing at 18:30; confirm before travelling. Monday tackle-shop hours are 07:30–12:00, with no admission after noon according to the homepage.
Westfield Fishery
Marlow · SL7 2HE
Lakes: Main carp lake (Pre-book only), Coarse stream (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Day-ticket hours: 07:00–19:00. Night-ticket hours: 17:00–07:00. 24-hour tickets run 07:00–07:00; the homepage places a November 1–March 1 availability restriction beneath this ticket.
Oakfield Fishery
Aylesbury · HP18 0EQ
Lakes: Brook (Day ticket), Swallow (Day ticket), Red Kite (Pre-book only)
Opening times: dawn until dusk
Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal
Aylesbury · HP20 1EB
Lakes: Red House–Buckland section, Bridges 7–8 (Day ticket), Puttenham, around Bridge 9 (Day ticket), Wilstone, around Bridge 10 (Day ticket), Dixons Gap at Marsworth, around Bridge 11 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing is available all year from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. Night fishing is not allowed.
Grand Union Canal – Milton Keynes Stretch
Milton Keynes · MK12 5NL
Lakes: Grand Union Canal, Bridges 68–76 (Day ticket), Grand Union Canal, Bridges 81–94 (Day ticket), Grand Union Canal, Bridges 95A–102 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing permitted all year
Grand Union Canal – Aylesbury Arm Stretch
Aylesbury · HP22 5EZ
Lakes: Redhouse to Buckland, Bridges 7–8 (Day ticket), Puttenham (Day ticket), Wilstone (Day ticket), Dixons Gap, Marsworth (Day ticket), Marsworth, Wilstone, Puttenham, Buckland and Aston Clinton stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing is available year-round. Fishing is permitted from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. Night fishing is not allowed on the Aylesbury Arm.
The Twins, Maids Moreton
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Buckingham & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
Wolverton Ouse
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Milton Keynes Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
Radclive — three River Great Ouse stretches
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Buckingham & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
River Great Ouse — Tingewick
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Verulam Angling Club
Access: Members and guests
Dick Walkers — downstream Thornton Bridge
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Buckingham & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
Olney Mill
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Olney & Clifton Fishing Association
Access: Day ticket or night ticket
Water Stratford — River Great Ouse
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Buckingham & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
Leckhampstead Bridge Fisheries
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Buckingham & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
Moreton Mill — upstream
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Buckingham & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
River Great Ouse — Stony Stratford / Upper Great Ouse
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Milton Keynes Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or club members
Lenborough — River Great Ouse
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Buckingham & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
Cosgrove Park — River Great Ouse
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Cosgrove Park
Access: Guests and residents only
Berkshire
Dinton Pastures
Hurst, near Wokingham · RG10 0TH
Lakes: White Swan Lake (Day ticket), River Loddon (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Seven Lakes Fishery
Aldermaston · RG7 4PQ
Lakes: Lake 1, Predator Lake (Day ticket), Lake 2, Match Lake (Day ticket), Lake 3, Match Lake (Day ticket), Lake 4, Stock Pond (Day ticket), Lake 5, Beginners Lake (Day ticket), Lake 6, Specimen Carp Lake (Day ticket), Lake 7, Runs Water Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Published opening-hours table lists March–October, 07:00–19:00 daily. Published opening-hours table lists November–February, 07:00–16:00 daily.
Royal Berkshire Fishery
Windsor · SL4 4TE
Lakes: Lake 1 (Day ticket), Lake 2 (Day ticket), Lake 3 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Finch Farm Fishery
Maidenhead · SL6 3ST
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Anaconda (Day ticket), Cat Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Summer opening: 6am–6pm, daily. Winter opening: 7am–5pm or dusk. Closing times may vary; the fishery directs visitors to Facebook for current times.
Sandhurst Lake
Sandhurst · GU47 9DA
Lakes: Sandhurst Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: From March 2023, day tickets start at 10am and finish at 9am the following day. Fishery telephone enquiry hours are listed as 9am to 7pm.
Wraysbury Lakes
Wraysbury · TW19 5EP
Lakes: Wraysbury 1 South (Syndicate), Wraysbury 1 North (Syndicate), Wraysbury 2 (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Court Farm Fishing Lakes
Aldermaston · RG7 4NT
Lakes: Lake One (Syndicate), Lake Two (Syndicate), Lake Three (Syndicate)
Opening times: Open every day except Christmas Day. Monday to Saturday: 7am until dusk or 9pm. Sundays and bank holidays: 7am until dusk or 8pm. Night fishing is not allowed.
Theale Fisheries
Theale · RG7 4GZ
Lakes: Island Lake (Day ticket), Theale 1 (Syndicate), Theale 2 (Syndicate)
Opening times: All tickets start at 09:00; anglers may arrive from 08:30 to disinfect equipment. Daylight tickets run until sunset on the day of fishing. Session tickets run from 09:00 until 08:00 the following day.
Holme Grange Fishery
Wokingham · RG40 3BF
Lakes: Holme Grange Fishery Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open all year round. Normal opening hours are 7:00am to 7:00pm. Opening hours are revised during winter, November to February. Gates are locked outside the published opening hours.
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Wokingham · RG10 0TH
Lakes: Black Swan Lake (Syndicate), White Swan Lake (Day ticket), Twyford Reserve (Syndicate), River Loddon (Day ticket), Longmoor Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day fishing hours are 7:00 am to dusk. The main yellow entrance gate is scheduled to open at 6:45 am and close at 9:00 pm daily. Parking charges apply daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The official page says the lakes operate a flexible closed season and were open when checked.
Thatcham Fisheries
Thatcham · RG19 3RP
Lakes: Jubilee (Syndicate), Long Lake (Syndicate), Horden’s Mere (Syndicate)
Opening times: The official pages do not publish a separate daily walk-in opening schedule for the Lower Way lakes. Fishing is dawn to dusk unless night fishing permission applies. The fishing season runs from 16 June to 15 June the following year.
Wasing Fisheries
Aldermaston · RG7 4NG
Lakes: Oxlease Lake (Syndicate), Cranwells Lake (Syndicate), Staghead Lake (Syndicate), Shalford Lake (Syndicate), Bottle Lake (Syndicate), Rowneys Lake (Syndicate), Elephant Lake (Syndicate), River Kennet & Enborne (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Kennet and Avon Canal – Newbury Reach
Newbury · RG14 5AP
Lakes: Four Hatches near Victoria Park (Pre-book only), West Mills (Pre-book only), Monkey Bridge (Pre-book only), River Kennet junction (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Kennet and Avon Canal – Newbury Stretch
Newbury · RG14 5AP
Lakes: Enborne K&A Canal section (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Kennet and Avon Canal – Reading Stretch
Reading · RG7 5TA
Lakes: Kennet and Avon Canal – Reading Stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Kennet and Avon Canal – Hungerford Stretch
Hungerford · RG17 0DN
Lakes: Kennet and Avon Canal – Hungerford Stretch (Syndicate)
Opening times: All year
River Thames at Sonning — Sonning River
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Reading & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
River Thames — Home Park and Potts Field, Windsor
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Old Windsor Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
River Thames at Cookham — yacht marina to railway bridge
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Thames Valley Angling Association
Access: Members only
River Thames — Clewer Meadow, Eton
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Thames Valley Angling Association
Access: Members only
River Thames — Royal Windsor Racecourse
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Civil Service Angling Society
Access: Members only
River Thames — Charvil, Buch Ait to Phillimores Island
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Twyford & District Fishing Club
Access: Members or supervised guest permit
River Thames — Romney Island, Windsor
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Still Water Leisure
Access: Members only
River Thames — Hurley Riverside Park, Hurley
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Hurley Park Fishing Club
Access: Club members; ask about day tickets
River Thames — Southlea Farm, Datchet
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Farnham Angling Society
Access: Members only
River Thames — Cliveden Reach, My Lady Ferry to Islet Road
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Thames Valley Angling Association
Access: Affiliated-club members — confirm availability
River Thames — Sonning downstream to above St Patrick’s Stream (BADAC)
River stretch · River Thames
Run by: Barnet and District Angling Club
Access: Members only
Barton Court Fishery, River Kennet
River stretch · River Kennet
Run by: Barton Court Estate
Access: Day ticket or group booking
River Kennet – Woolhampton
River stretch · River Kennet
Run by: Twyford & District Fishing Club
Access: Club members or supervised guests
Aldermaston – River Kennet
River stretch · River Kennet
Run by: Newbury Angling Association
Access: Members only, with association guest arrangements
River Kennet – Brimpton Beat
River stretch · River Kennet
Run by: Wasing Estate / Wasing Fisheries
Access: Syndicate members or guest permits
Warren Beat, River Kennet
River stretch · River Kennet
Run by: Wasing Estate / Wasing Fisheries
Access: Members only or guest ticket
Benham Park, River Kennet
River stretch · River Kennet
Run by: Benham Estate / Sutton 1079
Access: Day ticket
Dalston Beat, River Kennet
River stretch · River Kennet
Run by: Wasing Fisheries, Wasing Estate
Access: Members only or guest ticket
Hungerford Fishery – Main River Kennet (Beats 1–10)
River stretch · River Kennet
Run by: Town and Manor of Hungerford
Access: Paying rods or registered Commoners
Avington Estate Fishery — River Kennet and Denford Fishery
River stretch · River Kennet
Run by: Avington Estate
Access: Day ticket
River Kennet, Sulhamstead Fishery
River stretch · River Kennet
Run by: Central Association London Provincial Angling Clubs (CALPAC)
Access: Day ticket or members
Hambridge – River Kennet
River stretch · River Kennet
Run by: Newbury Angling Association
Access: Members only, with guest or exchange access
Speen Moors – River Kennet
River stretch · River Kennet
Run by: Newbury Angling Association
Access: Members only
Hampshire
Broadlands Lakes
Calmore, near Romsey · SO40 2RX
Lakes: Main Lake (Broadlands Lake) (Day ticket), Lower Lake (Day ticket), Family Lake (Match Lake) (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Gold Valley Lakes
Aldershot · GU11 2PT
Lakes: Gold Lake (Day ticket), Middle Lake (Day ticket), Bat Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Orchard Lakes
New Milton · BH25 5TD
Lakes: Match Lake (Day ticket), Main Lake (Day ticket), Tench Lake (Day ticket), Jimmy’s Lake (Day ticket), Jakes Pool (Day ticket), Aikin’s Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: May–September opening is 7:30am; closing times vary and must be checked with the fishery. October–April opening is 7:30am–5pm.
Dandy's Ford Fishery
Romsey · SO51 6DT
Lakes: Lodge Lake (Day ticket), Calvert Match Lake (Day ticket), Kingfishers Canal (Day ticket)
Opening times: Spring/summer gates: 07:30–19:30.
Hordle Lakes
Hordle · SO41 0GA
Lakes: Kingfisher (Pre-book only), Willow (Pre-book only), Long (Day ticket), Spring (Day ticket), Tench (Day ticket), Tiddler (Day ticket), Bob's Lake / Canal Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: General summertime opening hours are 7am-6pm, with last check-in at 5pm. General winter opening hours are 8am-4pm, with last check-in at 3pm. The tackle shop closes at 3pm in summer and 2pm in winter.
Yateley West Fishery
Yateley · GU46 7SY
Lakes: Car Park Lake (Syndicate), North Lake (Syndicate), Split Lake (Syndicate), Pads Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 09:00–18:00; closed Sundays.
Wellington Country Park Fishery
Riseley · RG7 1SP
Lakes: Main lake (Syndicate), Small lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Yateley East Fishery
Yateley · GU46 7UU
Lakes: Copse Lake (Syndicate), Match Lake (Syndicate), Nursery Lake (Syndicate), Summer Pit (Syndicate), River Blackwater (Syndicate)
Opening times: The lakes are generally open from 1 April to 30 March. The River Blackwater section is seasonally open from 16 June to 14 March. All FAS waters are closed on 31 March each year.
Broadlands Lake
Southampton · SO40 2RX
Lakes: Main Lake (Broadlands Lake) (Day ticket), Lower Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Family Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Andover Canal
Andover · SP11 7LA
Lakes: Golden Pond Fishery lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Dawn until dusk, all year.
Basingstoke Canal – Odiham Stretch
Odiham · RG29 1DH
Lakes: Basingstoke Canal – Odiham Stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Severals, River Avon, Ringwood
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Ringwood & District Anglers Association
Access: Members or member-purchased guest tickets
Bisterne Fishery, Hampshire Avon
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Bisterne Estate
Access: Day ticket or CAC members — confirm current access
Sopley Mill Stream, Hampshire Avon
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Christchurch Angling Club
Access: Members and club-arranged guests; no public day tickets
Fordingbridge Park, Hampshire Avon
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Ringwood & District Anglers Association
Access: Day ticket
North End Farm Ibsley, Hampshire Avon
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Ringwood & District Anglers Association
Access: Members only
Burgate House Fishery, Hampshire Avon
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Salisbury & District Angling Club
Access: Members only
Hale Park, River Avon
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Ringwood & District Anglers Association
Access: Members or member-arranged guest tickets
Lower Breamore, Hampshire Avon
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Ringwood & District Anglers Association
Access: Members and guest tickets; no public day tickets
Redbrook, Hampshire Avon, near Fordingbridge
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Ringwood & District Anglers Association
Access: Members and member-purchased guest tickets
Sopley Main River, Hampshire Avon
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Christchurch Angling Club
Access: Members and permitted guests; no public day tickets
Avon Tyrrell Estate – North End to Dudmore stretch
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Avon Tyrrell Estate
Access: Seasonal rods and estate-managed coarse fishing — contact Avon Tyrrell
White Horse Fishery, Downton
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: The Salisbury District Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Warwickshire
Packington Somers Fishery
Meriden · CV7 7PL
Lakes: Molands (Day ticket), Gearys (Day ticket), Little Gearys (Day ticket), Willow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Tunnel Barn Farm
Shrewley · CV35 7AN
Lakes: High Pool (Day ticket), New Pool (Day ticket), Extension Pool (Day ticket), House Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Coventry Canal
Nuneaton · CV10 7FD
Lakes: Coventry Canal — Leicester Row Bridge 1 to Glebe Farm Bridge 34 (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal
Lapworth · B94 5RB
Lakes: Lapworth Section C — Stratford Canal, Bridge 38 to Lock 2 (Pre-book only), Lapworth Top Pound (Pre-book only), Grand Union Canal — Bridges 67 to 69 (Pre-book only), Stratford Canal — Bridge 31 to Lock 5 (Pre-book only), Stratford Canal — Lock 2 to Lock 5 (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Draycote Water
Rugby · CV23 8AB
Lakes: Draycote Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: Bank fishing hours: 07:30 until the designated boat-return time. Site locked before 07:30; tackle shop opens 08:00–14:00.
Makins Fishery
Nuneaton · CV11 6QJ
Lakes: Lake 1 (Day ticket), Lakes 2A/2B (Day ticket), Lake 3 (Day ticket), Lake 5 (Day ticket), Lagoon (Day ticket), Paddock (Day ticket), Reptile (Day ticket), Avon (Day ticket)
Opening times: Published April hours: daily 07:00–18:00; rods out 17:30; not confirmed October hours.
Kingsbury Water Park Fishery
Kingsbury · B76 0DY
Lakes: Pine Pool (Day ticket), Gibsons Pool (Day ticket), Mill Pool (Day ticket), Causeway Pool (Day ticket), Cliff Pool South (Day ticket), Canal (Pre-book only), Broomey Croft (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Lake fishing is available year-round; Canal and Broomey Croft are excluded from ordinary day tickets. From 1 April to 30 September, fishing may continue until 9pm; leave by 9:30pm. From 1 October to 31 March, ordinary fishing follows displayed park opening hours. Winter park hours: November–January 8am–4pm; February 8am–5pm; March and October 8am–6pm. Park gates open at 8am in April, 6:30am in May, 5:30am June–August and 7am in September.
Cuttle Mill Fishery
Sutton Coldfield · B76 9PU
Lakes: Mill Pool (Day ticket), Long Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Gates open 7am. Swim draw, when needed: 7:15am. Rules specify fishing 7:30am–dark. Overnight gates close approximately 10pm–7am; emergency movements only.
Earlswood Lakes
Earlswood · B94 5JH
Lakes: Engine Pool (Day ticket), Windmill Pool (Day ticket), Terry’s Pool (Syndicate)
Opening times: 7:30am until dusk.
Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery
Shrewley · CV35 7AN
Lakes: High Pool (Day ticket), New Pool (Day ticket), Jenny's Pool (Day ticket), Bottom Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: The site says the fishery is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Main driveway gates operate Monday–Friday from 0715 to 1900 and at weekends from 0700 to 1900. Fishery-complex gates open at 0730 and close at 1800 from April through September, or 1630 from October through March. Night-fishing gates are locked from 1900 until 0700.
River Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon · CV37 6BA
Lakes: Recreation Ground (Day ticket), Lucy’s Mill (Day ticket)
Opening times: The season is open from 16 June to 14 March each year, subject to any local restrictions. The close season is 15 March to 15 June. No night fishing is permitted.
Bishops Bowl Fishery
Southam · CV47 2SR
Lakes: Black Bishop Pool (Day ticket), Mitre Pool (Pre-book only), Walworth Pool (Day ticket), White Bishop Pool (Day ticket), Rushglen (Syndicate), Greenhills (Syndicate), New Greenhills (Syndicate), Marshes (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 7:00am-6:00pm in March; 7:00am-8:30pm from April 1 to August 31; 7:00am-7:00pm in September; 7:00am-5:00pm from October 1 to February 29. The tackle shop is open every day during fishery opening hours except Christmas Day.
Oxford Canal – Napton to Rugby
Rugby · CV23 8UX
Lakes: Oxford Canal – North Oxford section, Napton to Rugby (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Coventry Canal – Nuneaton Stretch
Nuneaton · CV10 0HX
Lakes: Coventry Canal – Nuneaton Stretch (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Oxford Canal – Rugby Stretch
Rugby · CV21 1HU
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Oxford Canal – Coventry Stretch
Coventry · CV6 6DF
Lakes: Oxford Canal – Coventry Stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Warwick and Napton Canal
Royal Leamington Spa · CV47 8HX
Lakes: Napton Reservoir (Syndicate)
Opening times: Fishing starts at 6:00am and ends at sunset; anglers should check the notice board for the current closing time. The reservoir is open throughout the year.
Warwick and District Angling Association Lakes
Warwick · CV34 6HN
Lakes: Warwick Racecourse Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: On non-race days, gates reportedly open at 7am and close at dusk. Closed to anglers on race days. Confirm before travelling.
Coombe Abbey Fishery
Coventry · CV3 2AB
Lakes: Coombe Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Coventry and District Angling Association Lakes
Coventry · CV47 8LT
Lakes: Napton Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Willesley Fishery
Atherstone · LE65 2UP
Lakes: Willesley Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Recreation Ground, Lido & Lucy's Mill, Stratford-upon-Avon
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Royal Leamington Spa Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
Wick Grange
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Bridgwater Angling Association
Access: Members only or accompanied guests
Little Luddington Farm
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Stratford-upon-Avon Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
Abbots Salford River
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Astwood Bank Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Avon at Wasperton
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Royal Leamington Spa Angling Association
Access: Members only
Fladbury Left Bank Fishery, River Avon
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Girling Angling Society
Access: Members only
Saxon Mill Fishery, River Avon, Guy's Cliffe
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Saxon Mill Fishery Syndicate
Access: Syndicate members only
River Avon below Severn Meadows Bridge, Stratford Racecourse (Pegs 1–51)
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Shipston Angling Club
Access: Members only
Cress Hill, Welford-on-Avon
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Welford-on-Avon Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or club members
Seven Meadows, Stratford-upon-Avon
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Stratford-upon-Avon Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or club members
Bidford Left Bank & Marlcliff
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Club members only
Myton Road, Warwickshire Avon
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Warwick & District Angling Association
Access: Members only
South Yorkshire
Hayfield Lakes
Auckley, near Doncaster · DN9 3NP
Lakes: Dannie's Island (Day ticket), Adam's Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Lindholme Lakes
Doncaster · DN9 1LF
Lakes: Beeches (Day ticket), Bennys (Day ticket), Bonsai (Day ticket), Laurels (Day ticket), Loco (Day ticket), Strip (Day ticket), Willows (Day ticket), Oasis (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Bank access starts at 7am; buy a ticket or report to the shop first. Leave before 9pm or darkness, whichever comes first. Shop opens daily, 7am–4:30pm.
Tyram Hall Fishery
Hatfield · DN7 6DR
Lakes: Island Lake (Day ticket), Horseshoe Lake (Pre-book only), Syndicate Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Published coarse-lake hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–19:00. Published coarse-lake weekend hours: 07:30–17:00. Winter opening times change; no separate winter timetable is supplied. No day tickets are issued after 16:00. The on-site café is listed as closed Mondays and open Tuesday–Friday 09:00–15:00. Café match-morning hours are listed as Saturday 07:30–16:00 and Sunday 07:30–15:00.
Aston Park Fisheries
Rotherham · S26 5PQ
Lakes: Bills (Day ticket), Butts (Day ticket), Eliysia’s (Day ticket), Lanta (Day ticket), Lilly (Day ticket), Split (Day ticket), Stable (Day ticket), Clanky’s (Day ticket)
Opening times: Ordinary fishing operates seven days weekly, dawn to dusk. The Pleasure Fishing page advertises gates opening at 05:30. Night fishing is available; its page says gates close at dusk and reopen at dawn, with anglers remaining overnight.
Bank End Fisheries
Doncaster · DN9 3NT
Lakes: East End Lake (Day ticket), West End Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Horseshoe Lake (Day ticket), Specimen Lake 1 (Day ticket), Specimen Lake 2 (Day ticket)
Opening times: The latest-fetched prices page gives daily gate hours of 07:00–18:30; other official pages show later closing times, so confirm before travelling.
Stainforth and Keadby Canal
Thorne · DN8 5DZ
Lakes: Thorne stretch — Maud’s Bridge to Dunstans Hill Bridge (Day ticket), Hatfield Colliery length, Stainforth (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Sheffield and Tinsley Canal
Sheffield · S2 5SY
Lakes: Plumpers Stretch (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Worsbrough Mill Fishery
Barnsley · S70 5LL
Lakes: Worsbrough Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: Standard fishing is available from dawn until dusk.
New Junction Canal
Mexborough · DN14 9AW
Lakes: DDAA New Junction Canal stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Sykehouse Lakes
Sykehouse · DN14 9AJ
Lakes: Twin Isles (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Stock Pond (Day ticket), New Lake (Day ticket), Silvers-only strip pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Stainforth and Keadby Canal – Thorne Stretch
Thorne · DN8 5SF
Lakes: Stainforth & Keadby Canal – Thorne Stretch: Mauds Bridge to Dunstans Hill Bridge (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
New Junction Canal – Doncaster Stretch
Doncaster · DN7 5SY
Lakes: New Junction Canal – Doncaster Stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Cambridgeshire
Woolpack Fishery
Godmanchester · PE29 2EJ
Lakes: Lake 5/6 (Syndicate), Lake 7 (Syndicate), Lake 8 (Syndicate), Lake 4 (Exclusive) (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Decoy Lakes
Whittlesey · PE7 2AD
Lakes: Beastie (Day ticket), Damson (Day ticket), Oak (Day ticket), Yew (Day ticket), Elm (Day ticket), Cedar (Day ticket), Lou’s (Day ticket), Willow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Headline summer hours: 08:00–17:00; winter: 08:00–16:00. Conflicting rules-section day-ticket hours: summer 09:00–16:30; winter 08:30–16:00; confirm before visiting.
Rookery Waters
St Ives · PE28 3DF
Lakes: Rook (Day ticket), Magpie (Day ticket), Crow (Day ticket), Jay (Day ticket), Jackdaw (Day ticket), Raven (Day ticket), Nutcracker (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open 364 days annually; normal gate hours are 7am–7pm. Winter opening is dawn to dusk.
Float Fish Farm
Peterborough · PE7 3DZ
Lakes: Lapwing Lake (Pre-book only), Sand Lake (Pre-book only), Kestrel (Pre-book only), Home Lake (Day ticket), Phoenix Pool (Day ticket), Two Islands (Day ticket), Wagtail (Day ticket), Horseshoe (Day ticket)
Opening times: Gates open daily at 7:30am; day fishing finishes at 5pm. No new day-ticket fishing admission after 2pm; anglers must exit before gates lock at 5:30pm.
Lawn Farm Fishery
Cambourne · CB23 4JX
Lakes: Crab Tree (Day ticket), Cherry Tree (Day ticket), Willow (Day ticket), Honeysuckle (Day ticket)
Opening times: November 1–February 28: opens 8am. March 1–August 31: opens 7am. September–October opening times are not specified; closing times vary seasonally. Bait-and-tackle shop opens daily, 8am–4pm.
Grafham Water
Huntingdon · PE28 0BX
Lakes: Grafham Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing lodge hours March–June: 08:00–16:00. Fishing lodge hours July–January: 08:00–14:00. Fishing lodge hours February: 09:00–14:00; closed Christmas Day.
Fenland Fisheries
Earith · PE28 3SA
Lakes: Willow Lake (Pre-book only), Vermuyden Lake (Pre-book only), Ash Tree Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: The official website does not publish general reception opening hours; third-party listings report 9:30am–4:30pm daily for the associated premises. Ash Tree Lake gates open at 7:00am BST and close at 7:00pm BST; anglers must leave 30 minutes before dark or by 7:00pm in summer.
Willowcroft Fishery
March · PE13 4SD
Lakes: Six Islands Lake (Syndicate), Seadyke Lake (Day ticket), Cafe Lake (Day ticket), Grandad's Lake (Day ticket), Match Lakes (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
St Ives Lakes Fishery
St Ives · PE27 5JG
Lakes: Andersons (Syndicate), Fjords (Syndicate), Ivo (Syndicate), Lagoon (Syndicate), Long Reach (Syndicate), Lowries (Syndicate), Meadow (Syndicate), Shallow (Syndicate), Tri-Cor (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Great Ouse
Ely · CB6 1EG
Lakes: Littleport–Ten Mile Bank stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
The Big Fishery
Whittlesey · PE7 2AD
Lakes: Beastie Lake (Day ticket), Lou’s Lake (Day ticket), Damson Lake (Day ticket), Oak Lake (Day ticket), Six Islands (Day ticket), Horseshoe Lake (Day ticket), Elm Lake (Day ticket), Four Islands (Day ticket), Willows Lake (Day ticket), Cedar Lake (Day ticket), Yew Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Summer fishing times are 8:00am–5:00pm. Winter fishing times are 8:00am–4:00pm.
The Top Stream, Offord Cluny
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Offord & Buckden Angling Society
Access: Day ticket or club members
St Ives Fish Preservation and Angling Society Great Ouse sections — A-D, Chub Stream and Meadow Lane
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: St Ives Fish Preservation and Angling Society
Access: Day ticket or members
Ten Mile Bank, River Great Ouse
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: King's Lynn Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
The Triangle
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Offord & Buckden Angling Society
Access: Day ticket or members
The Mill Stream, Offord Cluny
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Offord & Buckden Angling Society
Access: Members only
Godmanchester Recreation Ground
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Godmanchester Angling Society
Access: Day ticket or members
Car Park Pool, Offord Cluny
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Offord & Buckden Angling Society
Access: Day ticket or members
Black Overfalls Weir Pool
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Offord & Buckden Angling Society
Access: Members only
Portholme Meadow
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: The London Anglers’ Association
Access: Members only
New Cut, Offord Cluny
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Offord & Buckden Angling Society
Access: Members only
E Section (part of OBAS D and E Sections)
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Offord & Buckden Angling Society
Access: Club members
Bluntisham
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: London Anglers Association
Access: Members only
Cheshire
Partridge Lakes
Warrington · WA3 4AQ
Lakes: Holbar (Day ticket), Gold Lake (Syndicate), Willow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Shropshire Union Canal
Chester · CH3 9BD
Lakes: Chester stretch — bridges 113–120 (Day ticket)
Opening times: dawn until dusk
Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield · SK11 0JF
Lakes: Macclesfield Canal — PAAS bridges 37–61 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Hampton Springs Fishery
Malpas · SY14 8AD
Lakes: Poplars (Day ticket), Alice Springs (Pre-book only), Long Island (Pre-book only), Rock Pool (Day ticket), Meadows (Day ticket), Oasis (Pre-book only), Willows (Day ticket), Folly (Syndicate)
Opening times: 7am–7pm every day
Old Hough Coarse Fishery
Middlewich · CW10 0HQ
Lakes: Upper Benbo (Day ticket), Lower Benbo (Day ticket), Moses (Day ticket), Woody End (Day ticket), Goose (Day ticket), Boulders (Day ticket), West Sooty (Pre-book only), Big Max (Day ticket)
Opening times: The prices page states daily opening from 08:00 to 17:30. Opening information conflicts: the website footer says 08:00–18:00 or dusk, whichever comes first; confirm closing time.
Lloyds Meadow Fishery
Frodsham · CH3 8BD
Lakes: Heron (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket), Badger (Day ticket), Fox (Day ticket)
Opening times: Recent directories list opening seven days weekly from 06:30. One directory lists closing at 19:00; confirm directly because published hours conflict.
Partridge Lakes Fishery
Warrington · WA3 4AQ
Lakes: Holbar Lake (Day ticket), The Coveys (Day ticket), Pine Lake (Day ticket), Marsh Canal (Day ticket), Piper Lake (Day ticket), Willow Lake (Day ticket), Tweed Lake (Day ticket), Ribbon Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishery gates currently open from 7:30am; seasonal closing times vary with daylight and must be checked before visiting. The official pricing page lists current gates as 7:30am–6:00pm, with anglers asked to start packing up at least 30 minutes before closing. After-4pm fishing closes at 8pm.
River Dee
Chester · CH1 2LY
Lakes: River Dee – Chester river stretches (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Macclesfield Canal – Congleton Stretch
Congleton · CW12 3PH
Lakes: Macclesfield Canal – Buglawton stretch (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Shropshire Union Canal – Chester Stretch
Chester · CH3 9BD
Lakes: Shropshire Union Canal — Bridge 113 to Bridge 120 (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Trent and Mersey Canal – Middlewich Stretch
Middlewich · CW10 0JJ
Lakes: Trent and Mersey Canal – Kings Lock to Bridge 147 (Syndicate)
Opening times: Anglers without a night permit may fish from sunrise until before sunset. Night fishing requires a Middlewich Joint Anglers night permit. Regular opening-clock times are not published.
Shropshire Union Canal – Nantwich Stretch
Nantwich · CW5 5LD
Lakes: Shropshire Union Canal bridges 90–93 stretch (Syndicate), Large basin within the bridges 90–93 section (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Macclesfield Canal – Macclesfield Stretch
Macclesfield · SK11 7TT
Lakes: Macclesfield Canal – Bridges 37 to 61 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Bridgewater Canal – Runcorn Stretch
Runcorn · WA7 1JH
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Macclesfield Canal – Bollington Stretch
Bollington · SK10 5HG
Lakes: Macclesfield Canal – Bollington Stretch (Syndicate), Bollington Canal Section (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Devon
Upham Farm Carp Ponds
Farringdon · EX5 2HZ
Lakes: Specimen Lake 7 (Day ticket), Pond 2 (Day ticket), Pond 5 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Grand Western Canal
Tiverton · EX16 4HX
Lakes: Tiverton town-end section (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing is daylight-only; fishing during darkness is prohibited.
Stafford Moor Fishery
Hatherleigh · EX19 8PP
Lakes: Tanners (Day ticket), Beatties (Pre-book only), Lodge (Pre-book only), Woodpecker (Day ticket), Pines (Day ticket), Oak (Day ticket), Willow (Day ticket)
Opening times: 08:00–16:00
Creedy Lakes
Crediton · EX17 4AB
Lakes: Main Lake (Pre-book only), Top Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Open March through December; closed January and February.
Milemead Fisheries
Tavistock · PL19 8NP
Lakes: Lake 1 — Carp & Silvers (Day ticket), Lake 2 — Canal & Basin (Day ticket), Lake 3 — Cat & Carp (Pre-book only), Lake 4 — Specimen Carp (Pre-book only), Lake 5 — Boat Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Normal fishing hours are 7am until dusk; staying overnight requires pre-booked 24-hour fishing.
Newbarn Farm Angling Centre
Paignton · TQ4 7PT
Lakes: Mirror Lake (Day ticket), The Pools (Day ticket)
Opening times: 24 hours daily, Monday–Sunday
Furzebray Carp Lakes
South Molton · EX36 4ER
Lakes: Island Lake (Pre-book only), Willow Lake (Day ticket), Copse Lake (Day ticket), Furzebray Carp Lakes complex (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The fishery's office hours are 8am to 7pm Monday to Saturday. Fishing is advertised as available March to November. Winter syndicates are advertised from 1 November to 1 March, subject to availability.
Digger Lakes
Cullompton · EX15 2PE
Lakes: Snails Lake (Pre-book only), Persey’s Pool (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Reported open throughout the year, subject to booking availability.
Exeter Canal
Exeter · EX2 8DU
Lakes: Clapperbrook (Day ticket), Double Locks (Day ticket), Countess Wear (Day ticket), Lime Kilns (Day ticket), Swans Nest (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Anglers Paradise
Beaworthy · EX21 5XT
Lakes: Easy Access Lake (Pre-book only), Float Lake (Pre-book only), Tench Lake (Pre-book only), Beginners Lake (Pre-book only), Octopussy (Pre-book only), Main Carp Lake (Pre-book only), Nirvana Catfish (Day ticket), Nirvana Kracking Carp (Day ticket)
Opening times: The site is open every day throughout the year. Tackle shop and reception: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am-noon. Bar opening times vary, typically from about 7pm-8pm, with possible lunchtime opening.
River Tamar
Tavistock · PL19 0PQ
Lakes: Beat I — Greystone Bridge to Carthamartha (Pre-book only), Beat II — Adams to Beech Tree (Pre-book only), Beat III — Bush to Endsleigh Ham (Pre-book only), Beat IV — Black Rock to Joels Corner (Pre-book only), Beat V — Leigh Ford to Horsebridge (Pre-book only), Beat VI — Top Pool to Inghers Meadow (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Hacche Lane Fishery
South Molton · EX36 3EH
Lakes: Top Lake (Pre-book only), Bottom Lake (Pre-book only), Jake’s Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
West Midlands
Barston Lakes
Solihull · B92 0JP
Lakes: Barston Lake (Day ticket), Jake's Lake (Day ticket), Daisy's Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Blythe Waters
Knowle · B92 0JA
Lakes: Bridge Pool (Day ticket), Willow Pool (Day ticket), Cherries Pool (Day ticket), Home Pool (Day ticket), Kingfisher Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Opens 07:30; closing varies seasonally—ask the bailiff.
Lavender Hall Fishery
Balsall Common · CV7 7BN
Lakes: Ben’s (Day ticket), Dragon (Pre-book only), Oak (Pre-book only), Brook (Day ticket), Station (Day ticket)
Opening times: An older official contact page listed fishing seven days weekly, 08:00–18:00; current fishing hours remain unverified.
Stourbridge Canal
Stourbridge · DY7 5QT
Lakes: Specimen carp pool (Pre-book only), Match/pleasure pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Specimen-pool 24-hour sessions start at 10am and finish at 9am the following day. Gates are listed as open 7am-9pm from May to October. Gates are listed as open 8am-5pm from November to April, subject to daylight.
Coppice Lane Fishery
Coventry · WS7 0JY
Lakes: Becketts Pool (Day ticket), Bridge Pool (Day ticket), Willow Pool (Day ticket), Top Pool (Day ticket), Middle Pool (Day ticket), Bottom Pool (Day ticket), Coppice Mill Specimen Pool (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Summer day-ticket waters operate from 7am to 7pm, April through October. Winter day-ticket waters operate from 7am to 4pm, November through March.
Birmingham Canal Main Line
Birmingham · B1 2JT
Lakes: New Main Line (Pre-book only), Old Main Line (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Walsall Canal
Walsall · WS2 0DG
Lakes: Victoria Mews stretch — Midland Road to Willenhall Road (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Dudley No. 1 Canal
Dudley · DY5 1UB
Lakes: Merry Hill Waterfront (Pre-book only), Woodside Angling Association water (Syndicate), HanKat Angling Society water (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Wyrley and Essington Canal
Bloxwich · WS3 2LT
Lakes: Sneyd Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Coventry Canal – Coventry Stretch
Coventry · CV6 6DF
Lakes: Leicester Row Bridge No. 1 to Glebe Farm Bridge No. 34 (Day ticket), Coventry Basin to Hawkesbury Junction (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Birmingham · B1 2JF
Lakes: Birmingham & Fazeley Canal (Pre-book only), Birmingham Main Line Canal (Pre-book only), Birmingham Old Main Line Canal (Pre-book only), Daw End Branch Canal (Pre-book only), Dudley No. 1 Canal (Pre-book only), Dudley No. 2 Canal (Pre-book only), Rushall Canal (Pre-book only), Stourbridge Canal (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Wolverhampton Angling Association Pools
Wolverhampton · WV5 8DW
Lakes: Penkridge (Day ticket), Otherton (Day ticket), Pendeford (Day ticket), Brewood (Day ticket), Wombourne (Day ticket), Four Ashes (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Bartley Green Angling Club Waters
Birmingham · B32 3NU
Lakes: Bartley Green Reservoir (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Edgbaston Reservoir Angling
Birmingham · B16 9EE
Lakes: Edgbaston Reservoir (Syndicate)
Opening times: 7:30 am to dusk; fishing is restricted to site opening hours. Fishing is suspended from 15 March to 15 June inclusive.
Fens Pools
Lye · DY5 4NE
Lakes: Grove Pool (Syndicate), Middle Pool (Syndicate), Fens Pool (Syndicate)
Opening times: The nature reserve is open 24 hours. The wardens' base is reported open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
Powell’s Pool
Sutton Coldfield · B74 2YT
Lakes: Powell’s Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Park gates open from 09:00 all year. Park closing times vary with dusk; from mid-November to late January the park closes at 17:00, rising gradually after late January to approximately 22:00 by mid-May. The Visitor Centre is open 10:00–18:00 in summer and 10:00–16:30 in winter.
Sandwell Valley Fishing Lakes
West Bromwich · B71 4BG
Lakes: Swan Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Himley Hall Fishing Lake
Dudley · DY3 4DF
Lakes: Himley Hall Great Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: 7:30am to 8:30pm
Baggeridge Country Park Fishing Lake
Sedgley · DY3 4HB
Lakes: Upper Wishing Pool (Day ticket), Lower Wishing Pool (Day ticket), Spring Pool (Day ticket), Island Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: The park opening-hours listing states that it opens daily at 9am and closes at 5pm.
Saredon Lake Fishery
Wolverhampton · WV10 7LN
Lakes: Saredon Lake Fishery (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Hertfordshire
Albans Lakes
St Albans · AL4 0RY
Lakes: Willows Lake (Day ticket), Farm Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: The official homepage states gates open at 06:00 and close at 19:45. The official contact page instead states 20:00 closing; confirm closing time before travelling.
Stanborough Lake
Welwyn Garden City · AL8 6DF
Lakes: South Lake (Day ticket), North Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The 2025–2026 membership form specifies dawn-to-dusk daytime fishing with two rods.
Rib Valley Fishing Lakes
Ware · SG12 0ES
Lakes: Rib Lake (Day ticket), Westmill Lake (Day ticket), Millennium Lake (Day ticket), Kingfisher Pond (Day ticket), River Rib (Day ticket)
Opening times: 6am until dusk, seven days weekly, 364 days annually.
Redbournbury Fishery
St Albans · AL3 6RS
Lakes: Coarse Lake (Day ticket), Trout Lake (Day ticket), Pike Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: The local community listing says opening times can suit customers by prior arrangement.
Holwell Hyde Lake
Welwyn Garden City · AL7 4AA
Lakes: Holwell Hyde Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Tring Reservoirs
Tring · HP23 4LH
Lakes: Wilstone Reservoir (Day ticket), Startops End Reservoir (Day ticket), Marsworth Reservoir (Day ticket), Tringford Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Coarse day-ticket fishing is dawn to dusk. Tringford publishes daily opening hours of 8am–4pm.
Stanborough Lakes
Welwyn Garden City · AL8 6DF
Lakes: South Lake (Day ticket), North Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: The lakes are open all year round. Night fishing runs from dusk until dawn.
Lee Navigation
Hertford · SG14 1QR
Lakes: Section A — Hertford to Ware Lock (Day ticket), Section B — Ware Lock to Hardmead (Day ticket), Section C — Hardmead to Stanstead Lock (Day ticket), Section D — Rye House Bridge to Feildes Weir (Day ticket), Section E — Carthagena Lock to the end of Crown Meadow (Day ticket), Section F — Old Mill Broxbourne (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Grand Union Canal – Watford Stretch
Watford · WD18 7HY
Lakes: Evans Pound (Syndicate), Park Pound (Day ticket), Dickinsons (Day ticket), Croxley Moor (Day ticket), Gingers (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Grand Union Canal – Hemel Hempstead Stretch
Hemel Hempstead · HP1 1NA
Lakes: Grand Union Canal – Hemel Hempstead and Boxmoor stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Towpath Fishery — River Lee Navigation, Hardmead Lock to Stanstead Lock
River stretch · River Lea
Run by: Towpath Fishery, managed by Ware Angling Club and Hertford Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
Leasey Bridge Fishery — River Lea
River stretch · River Lea
Run by: Verulam Angling Club
Access: Members only
Marford Farm — River Lea
River stretch · River Lea
Run by: Verulam Angling Club
Access: Members only
Kings Weir Weir Pool
River stretch · River Lea
Run by: Kings Weir Fishery
Access: Day ticket
Carthagena Fishery — River Lee section and weirpool
River stretch · River Lea
Run by: Carthagena Fishery
Access: Day ticket or members
Feildes Weir — River Lea weir pool and towpath section
River stretch · River Lea
Run by: Ware Angling Club and Hertford Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or club members
Hertford Old River Lea
River stretch · River Lea
Run by: The London Anglers’ Association
Access: Members only
River Lea Navigation — Broxbourne to Hertford Town
River stretch · River Lea
Run by: River Lea Anglers Club
Access: Members only
Dobbs Weir Pool — River Lee Navigation
River stretch · River Lea
Run by: Towpath Fishery, managed by Ware Angling Club and Hertford Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
Aqueduct Fishery — River Lea at Aqueduct Lock, Turnford
River stretch · River Lea
Run by: The London Anglers’ Association
Access: Members only
Amwell Magna Fishery — Old River Lea between Ware and Stanstead Abbotts
River stretch · River Lea
Run by: Amwell Magna Fishery
Access: Club members
Rye House — River Lea
River stretch · River Lea
Run by: London Anglers Association
Access: Members only
West Sussex
Sumners Ponds Fishery
Horsham · RH13 0PR
Lakes: Sumners Lake (Pre-book only), Farm Pond (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Ribbon Lake (Day ticket), Betty’s Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: 7am until 9pm or dusk, whichever comes first
Furnace Lakes Fishery
Horsham · RH13 0QZ
Lakes: Furnace Lake (Pre-book only), Hyes Lake (Pre-book only), Roman (Pre-book only), Plantation (Pre-book only), Specimen (Pre-book only), Kiln (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 08:00–18:00, seven days weekly.
Passies Pond
Lancing · BN15 0RS
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Pamela’s Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Normally open year-round, 07:00–dusk.
More House Farm Fishery
Haywards Heath · RH17 7RE
Lakes: Canal (Day ticket), Sidewinder (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Pre-book only), Oaks (Pre-book only), Dogwood (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Open throughout the year. Gates open at 7am; the fishery officially opens at 8am. Before 8am, prepay before reaching your peg; otherwise peg-side payment incurs a £5 surcharge. Day-ticket anglers must leave by 7pm at the latest; winter closing is dusk. For sessions lasting 24 hours or longer, arrive by 6pm and pay before reaching your peg.
Sumners Ponds
Barns Green · RH13 0PR
Lakes: Farm Pond (Day ticket), Ribbon Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Betty’s Lake (Day ticket), Sumners Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Day-ticket fishing generally runs from 7am until 9pm or dusk, whichever comes first. Members and campers may be allowed to start at 6am during lighter summer mornings. The fishery is open for fishing all year round, subject to lake availability and bookings.
Alderwood Ponds
Steyning · BN44 3AA
Lakes: Island Lake (Day ticket), Corsican Pond (Day ticket), Dave's Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day fishing is open Wednesday to Sunday and bank holidays. Standard listed opening time is 8am to 5pm. From May through August, the listed closing time is 7pm. Winter opening is 8am until dusk. Last arrival is 3pm when gates lock at 5pm, and 4pm when gates lock at 7pm. Gates are locked between closing time and 8am, except for emergency arrangements. Booking line: Monday to Friday, 9am to midday.
Furnace Lakes
Slinfold · RH13 0QZ
Lakes: Furnace Lake (Pre-book only), Hyes Lake (Pre-book only), Roman Lake (Pre-book only), Kiln Lake (Pre-book only), Specimen Lake (Pre-book only), Plantation Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 8am–6pm, seven days a week
Chichester Canal
Chichester · PO19 8DT
Lakes: Chichester Canal — Chichester Basin to Donnington (Day ticket)
Opening times: Tickets are available from the Canal Cafe during its opening hours. Fixed Cafe opening hours are not currently published; confirm before travelling. Normal permit fishing between the A27 bridge and Donnington Road Bridge is 8:00am to 8:00pm from 1 April to 30 September.
East Sussex
Wylands Farm Fishery
Battle · TN33 0SU
Lakes: House (Pre-book only), Kell (Syndicate), Maisie’s (Pre-book only), Middle (Pre-book only), New Specimen (Pre-book only), Old Specimen (Pre-book only), Rosie’s (Pre-book only), Snake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Day fishing, 07:00–19:00 24-hour fishing from 07:00 Café: daily 09:00–16:30. Tackle shop: Wednesday–Thursday 10:00–14:00; Friday–Saturday 08:00–17:00; Sunday 08:00–14:00; Monday–Tuesday closed.
Falkenvil Fishery
Hailsham · BN27 2RJ
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Specimen Lake (Pre-book only), Racetrack Lake (Day ticket), Z Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: 6am
Frant Lakes
Frant · TN3 9AP
Lakes: Lake 1 (Day ticket), Lake 2 (Day ticket), Lake 3 (Day ticket), Lake 4 (Day ticket), Lake 5 (Day ticket), Lake 6 (Day ticket), Lake 7 (Pre-book only), Lake 8 (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Main lakes are open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 5pm. Specimen lakes 7 and 8 are available seven days a week, with arrival from 10am. The cafe and tackle shop open from 8am; the office is open 7am to 5pm daily.
Bedfordshire
Manor Farm Lakes
Biggleswade · SG18 9BB
Lakes: Anne’s Lake (Pre-book only), Becks Lake (Pre-book only), Blunham Lake (Pre-book only), Booneys Lake (Pre-book only), Carp Lake (Pre-book only), Damsel Lake (Pre-book only), Winters Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The pricing page specifies day sessions 07:00–21:00; leave before 21:00. The Terms page inconsistently says 06:00; confirm early access rather than relying on that time. 1 February–31 October 2026: overnight arrival from 15:00; sessions run 16:00–16:00. 1 November 2026–31 January 2027: overnight arrival from 13:00; sessions run 14:00–14:00.
Henlow Bridge Lakes
Arlesey · SG16 6DD
Lakes: Jordan's Lake (Pre-book only), Vincent's Lake (Pre-book only), Roger's (Day ticket), Younger's (Day ticket)
Opening times: Entrance gates open at 08:00; early arrivals are not permitted. The dedicated rules page gives day-ticket hours as 08:00–19:30. The main angling page also says leave before 16:30, conflicting with its 19:30 ticket time; confirm closing time before travel. Official night-ticket hours are 08:00 until 07:30 the following morning, rather than a full 24 hours. Night anglers must arrive by 16:00 and vacate their swim by 07:30.
Wold Farm Fisheries
Wellingborough · NN29 7XA
Lakes: Oaks Lake (Day ticket), Islands Lake (Day ticket), Moat Lake (Day ticket), Wold Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Published spring/summer hours, effective March 30, 2026: 8am–6pm, last entry 5pm; daytime visitors must leave by 6pm.
How End Fisheries
Ampthill · MK45 3JT
Lakes: Yasi’s (Day ticket), Dani’s (Day ticket)
Opening times: 08:00–17:00, Monday–Sunday
Elstow Fishing Lake
Bedford · MK42 9YD
Lakes: Pit 1 (Pre-book only), Pit 2 (Syndicate)
Opening times: Day-ticket gate hours are 7:30am–9pm from March through September. Day-ticket gate hours are 7:30am–6pm from October through February.
Tingrith Fisheries
Tingrith · MK17 9EW
Lakes: Carp lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Broom Fishery
Broom · SG18 9JH
Lakes: Broom Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Great Ouse – Wyboston Lakes Complex
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Luton Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
River Great Ouse – Roxton A, Great Barford
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: The London Anglers’ Association
Access: Members only
River Great Ouse – Bromham
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Bedford Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
River Great Ouse – Fenlake, Bedford
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Bedford Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
River Great Ouse – Oakley Main, Oakley
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Bedford Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
River Great Ouse – Stafford Bridge, Oakley
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Bedford Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
River Great Ouse – Biddenham
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Luton Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Great Ouse – Radwell
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Verulam Angling Club
Access: Members and members’ guests
River Great Ouse – Sharnbrook
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Vauxhall Angling Club
Access: Club membership
River Great Ouse – Carlton Road, Felmersham
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Verulam Angling Club
Access: Members and member-arranged guests
River Great Ouse – Carlton, upstream of Harrold
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Northampton Nene Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Great Ouse – Milton Ernest
River stretch · River Great Ouse
Run by: Verulam Angling Club
Access: Members or accompanied member’s guests
Norfolk
Taswood Lakes
Norwich · NR15 1LX
Lakes: Spring (Pre-book only), Grove (Pre-book only), Heron (Pre-book only), Broadwing (Pre-book only), Kingfisher (Pre-book only), Lapwing (Day ticket), Osprey (Day ticket), Grebe (Day ticket)
Opening times: Spring, Grove and Heron day tickets cost £15, covering 07:00–18:00. Spring, Grove and Heron night tickets cost £15, covering 18:00–07:00. Coarse day tickets cost £10 and run from 07:00 until dusk. Kingfisher exclusive hire costs £75 per slot for up to two anglers; slots run 10:00–09:00 next day. No entry to the fishery during darkness, despite overnight fishing being available.
Barford Lakes
Wymondham · NR9 4BJ
Lakes: Pleasure Lake (Day ticket), Top Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Pre-book only), Training Lake (Day ticket), Colton (Pre-book only), Railway (Pre-book only), Willow (Pre-book only), Abbey Waters (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Thursday–Saturday, 08:00–19:00
Shallowbrook Lakes
Norwich · NR5 0LA
Lakes: Carp Lake (Day ticket), Meadow Lake (Day ticket), Snipe Lake (Day ticket), Horseshoe Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day ticket: £12, covering 07:00–19:00. Night ticket: £14, covering 19:00–07:00. Night/24-hour anglers must arrive before dusk gate-locking. Season dates unspecified; confirm opening and availability directly.
Billingford Lakes
Dereham · NR20 4RG
Lakes: Billingford Lake (Day ticket), Basil Todd Lake (Day ticket), Great Lake (Day ticket), John Wilson Lake (Day ticket), Cygnet Lake (Day ticket), Bittern Pond (Day ticket), Grebe Pond (Day ticket), Osprey Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day fishing runs 7am–7pm; overnight ticket holders may remain onsite.
Cobbleacre Park
Aylsham · NR10 5NL
Lakes: Adam’s (Day ticket), Alex’s (Day ticket), Amy’s (Day ticket), Gianna’s (Day ticket), Mario’s (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 07:00–19:00
Taverham Mill Fishery
Taverham · NR8 6TA
Lakes: The Mills (Pre-book only), Costessey No.1 (Day ticket), Costessey No.2 / Ski Pit (Syndicate), Costessey No.3 (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Rollesby Broad
Rollesby · NR29 5EF
Lakes: Rollesby Broad (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Nirvana Fisheries
Wymondham · LE14 2AZ
Lakes: Top Pond (Pre-book only), Lower Pond (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 8:00am to dusk
River Yare
Norwich · NR9 3LZ
Lakes: Bawburgh Lake (Syndicate), Colney Lake (Syndicate), Lodge Farm Lake (Syndicate), Lennys (Syndicate), Works (Syndicate), Seamons (Syndicate), Finger Pool (Syndicate), River Yare stretch (Syndicate), River Yare (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Wensum
Norwich · NR8 6TA
Lakes: Clearwater Lake (Syndicate), River Wensum section (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Fakenham Angling Club River Wensum Club Stretch
River stretch · River Wensum
Run by: Fakenham Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Taverham Mill River Wensum Stretch
River stretch · River Wensum
Run by: Anglian Water Parks
Access: Season permit or accommodation guests
Bintry Mill Trout Fishery — Yarrow Farm, County School and Goff’s beats
River stretch · River Wensum
Run by: Bintry Mill Trout Fishery
Access: Day ticket or members
Sparham Hall
River stretch · River Wensum
Run by: Wensum Anglers Conservation Association
Access: Members or guest ticket
Castle Farm River Wensum Stretch, Swanton Morley
River stretch · River Wensum
Run by: Dereham & District Angling Club
Access: Members only or guest tickets
Sayers Meadow Fishery, River Wensum at Lyng
River stretch · River Wensum
Run by: Wensum Anglers Conservation Association
Access: Members or accompanied guests
Suffolk
Suffolk Water Park
Ipswich · IP8 4JS
Lakes: Big Lake (Day ticket), Traditional Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake 1 (Day ticket), Match Lake 2 (Day ticket), Canal (Day ticket), Jacob's Creek (Pre-book only)
Opening times: daily 07:00–18:00; closed Christmas Day only.
Hintlesham Fisheries
Ipswich · IP8 3EG
Lakes: Specimen 1 (Day ticket), Specimen 2 (Day ticket), Predator (Day ticket), Match (Day ticket)
Opening times: 07:00–18:00
Bromeswell Lakes
Woodbridge · IP12 2PX
Lakes: Horseshoe Lake (Day ticket), Willow Lake (Day ticket), Hazel Pond (Day ticket), Birch Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Waveney Valley Lakes
Bungay · IP20 0EJ
Lakes: Heartsmere (Day ticket), Marsh Lake (Day ticket), Kingfisher Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Kingfisher Pool is open for day sessions from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
River Stour
Sudbury · CO10 7LT
Lakes: Henny Street fishing stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing is available from 16 June through 14 March, subject to the relevant ticket and club rules. The listed Sudbury and Long Melford District Angling Association day-ticket period is 16 June 2025 to 14 March 2026. Day tickets are valid from dawn to dusk only. No night fishing is permitted on the SLMDAA day ticket.
Hawstead Fisheries
Bury St Edmunds · IP29 4AB
Lakes: Willow Lake (Day ticket), Spring Head Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day fishing: 6:30am to 6:30pm. Night fishing is available only by prior arrangement with the lake owner.
Worcestershire
Worcester and Birmingham Canal
Worcester · WR9 7JS
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: Normal permitted attendance is from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.
Larford Lakes
Stourport-on-Severn · DY13 0SQ
Lakes: Match Lake (Day ticket), Specimen Lake (Day ticket), Arena Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Opening listings conflict: one gives daily 07:30–18:00, with overnight arrivals by 17:00. Another lists lake fishing 07:00–dusk in winter and 07:00–19:00 in summer; confirm before travelling.
Moorlands Farm Fishery
Kidderminster · DY11 7XN
Lakes: Meadow (Day ticket), Island (Day ticket), Bank (Day ticket), Middle (Day ticket), Moors (Day ticket), High Meadow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Official summer fishing hours are 07:30–18:00. Official winter fishing hours are 07:30–16:00; seasonal changeover dates are not stated.
Woodland View Fishery
Droitwich Spa · WR9 0AU
Lakes: Arles (Day ticket), High (Day ticket), Front Deans (Day ticket), Back Deans (Day ticket), Ghost (Day ticket), Hay (Day ticket), Big Al’s (Day ticket), Woodlands (Day ticket)
Opening times: Official opening time is 07:30; gates are locked at 17:00.
Cob House Country Park Fishery
Worcester · WR6 6YE
Lakes: Wyatts (Pre-book only), Chestnut (Pre-book only), Laurel (Pre-book only), Oak (Pre-book only), Victorian pools (Day ticket)
Opening times: Wednesday fishing: 08:00–16:00. Thursday and Friday fishing: 08:30–16:00. Saturday fishing: 07:30–17:00. Sunday fishing: 07:30–16:00. Monday and Tuesday opening is for pre-booked matches.
Droitwich Canal
Droitwich Spa · WR9 0AN
Lakes: Porters Mill to Hawford (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Moorlands Farm Fisheries
Hartlebury · DY11 7XN
Lakes: Meadow (Day ticket), Island (Day ticket), Bank (Day ticket), Middle (Day ticket), Moors (Day ticket), High Meadow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Summer fishery hours are 7:30am–6:00pm. Winter fishery hours are 7:30am–4:00pm. The official website does not specify the calendar dates defining summer and winter hours. The Little Muntjac cafe operates Tuesday–Sunday, 7:30am–3:00pm. The on-site tackle shop is listed as open daily, 7:30am–6:00pm.
River Severn
Bewdley · DY12 2DX
Lakes: Hawkbatch (Syndicate), Dowles (Day ticket), Winterdyne (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Friezeland Pools
Bewdley · CV13 6PD
Lakes: Friezeland Pool (Day ticket), Lower Friezeland Pool (Day ticket), Upper Friezeland Pool (Pre-book only), Pam’s Pool (Pre-book only), Pats Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open all year round. Summer: 7am to 7pm. Winter: 7am to 6pm.
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Kidderminster Stretch
Kidderminster · DY11 6AE
Lakes: Staffordshire Worcestershire Canal 1 – Bridge 4 Stourport-on-Severn to Bridge 19 Kidderminster (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourport Stretch
Stourport-on-Severn · DY13 9FF
Lakes: Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourport Stretch (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Worcester and Birmingham Canal – Worcester Stretch
Worcester · WR3 7SN
Lakes: Perdiswell (Pre-book only), Blackpole (Pre-book only), Blanquettes (Pre-book only), City Ground (Pre-book only), Flag Meadows (Pre-book only), Factories (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Worcester and Birmingham Canal – Alvechurch Stretch
Alvechurch · B48 7TF
Lakes: Alvechurch Marina section (Pre-book only), Scarfield Wharf section (Pre-book only), Bridges 60–68 section (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Worcester Angling Society Lakes
Worcester · WR6 5LA
Lakes: McCowans Pool (Syndicate), River Teme (Day ticket), West Diglis (Day ticket), Lower Bishopswood (Day ticket), Upper Bishopswood (Syndicate)
Opening times: The official site does not publish regular daily opening hours; applicable waters operate under their stated dawn-to-dusk or night-fishing rules.
Cob House Country Park Fishing Lakes
Wichenford · WR6 6YE
Lakes: Wyatts Pool (Pre-book only), Chestnut Pool (Pre-book only), Laurel Pool (Pre-book only), Oak Pool (Pre-book only), Victorian pools (Day ticket)
Opening times: Official Wednesday opening is 8:00am to 4:00pm. Official Thursday and Friday opening is 8:30am to 4:00pm. Official Saturday opening is 7:30am to 5:00pm. Official Sunday opening is 7:30am to 4:00pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays for ordinary fishing; pre-booked matches may operate on those days. Check before travelling because the official contact page gives slightly different weekday hours and times may change seasonally.
Top Barn Fishery
Worcester · WR6 6NH
Lakes: Woodside Pool (Day ticket), Grebe Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: 06:30 to 19:00
Bishampton Angling Club Lakes
Bishampton · WR10 2LG
Lakes: Jubilee Pool (Syndicate), Withies Pool (Syndicate), Third pool (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Severn – Bewdley, Dowles
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Kidderminster & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
River Severn – West Diglis, Worcester
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Worcester Angling Society
Access: Day ticket or members
River Severn – Winnall
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Kidderminster & District Angling Association
Access: Members only
River Severn – Ribbesford
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Members only; separate night permit
River Severn – Arley
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association
Access: Members only
River Severn – Grimley
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association
Access: BAA members
River Severn – Holt Fleet, Lock Island
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association
Access: Members only
River Severn – Trimpley
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association
Access: Members only
River Severn – Blackstone
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Members only
River Severn – Newhalls Meadow, Stourport-on-Severn
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association
Access: Members only
River Severn – Hallow
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Members only
River Severn – Ladyham
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association
Access: Members only; separate night permit
Abbots Salford River
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Astwood Bank Angling Club
Access: Members only
Wick Grange, Warwickshire Avon
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Bridgwater Angling Association
Access: Members only
Evesham and Swifts Water
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Members only
Wick
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Members only
Fladbury Left Bank Fishery, below Fladbury Weir
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Girling Angling Society
Access: Members only
Nafford & Eckington
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Members only
Charlton & Cropthorne
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Members only
Pershore Left Bank, Right Bank and Pensham
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association
Access: Members only
Lower Moor
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Members only
Bredon, Wood End & Mythe Farm
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Members only
Bidford Left Bank & Marlcliff
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Members only
Hampton Ferry Fishery, River Avon
River stretch · Warwickshire Avon
Run by: E W Huxley & Son (Hampton Ferry)
Access: Day ticket
River Teme at Bransford Bridge
River stretch · River Teme
Run by: Wards 84 Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Teme Leigh
River stretch · River Teme
Run by: Worcester Angling Society
Access: Day ticket or members
River Teme at Becks, Rushwick
River stretch · River Teme
Run by: Worcester Angling Society
Access: Day ticket
Knightwick Haven Fishery
River stretch · River Teme
Run by: The Haven Fishery
Access: Guest ticket
Ham Bridge, River Teme
River stretch · River Teme
Run by: Izaak Walton Angling Society (Worcester)
Access: Members only
Pard House Farm, River Teme, Shelsley Beauchamp
River stretch · River Teme
Run by: Worcester Angling Society
Access: Day ticket or members
River Teme – Broadwas
River stretch · River Teme
Run by: Docklow Pools
Access: Members and residents
River Teme Powick (Lower Teme)
River stretch · River Teme
Run by: Worcester Angling Society
Access: Members only
Northumberland
Kielder Water
Hexham · NE48 1BT
Lakes: Kielder Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: 06:00–20:00 or sunset, whichever is earlier.
Felton Fence Fishery
Alnwick · NE65 9HY
Lakes: Badger Lake (Day ticket), Fence Lake (Day ticket), Mallard Lake (Day ticket), Fox Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Whittle Dene Fishery
Corbridge · NE15 0QA
Lakes: Northern (Pre-book only), Lower (Pre-book only), Great Southern (Pre-book only)
Opening times: year-round during daylight hours
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park Lake
Ashington · NE63 9AS
Lakes: Queen Elizabeth II Country Park Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day-ticket fishing is dawn to dusk only.
Bolam Lake
Ponteland · NE20 0HE
Lakes: Bolam Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Park gates open during daytime throughout the year. Car parks open at 9:30am and close at sunset; check entrance notices.
Fontburn Reservoir
Rothbury · NE61 4PL
Lakes: Fontburn Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: 08:00–19:00 or sunset, whichever comes first.
Rutland
Rutland Water
Oakham · LE15 8HD
Lakes: Rutland Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: Lodge hours March–September: 8am–4pm. Lodge hours October–January: 8am–2pm. Lodge hours February: 9am–2pm; these are not fishing-season dates. The lodge and park close on Christmas Day.
Stretton Lakes
Oakham · LE15 7QS
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: dawn until dusk
Wing Hall Fishing Lakes
Uppingham · LE15 8RY
Lakes: Two coarse-fishing lakes (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open daily, dawn–dusk.
Greetham Valley Fishing Lakes
Greetham · LE15 7SN
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Oakham Angling Society Waters
Oakham · LE15 6QQ
Lakes: Oakham Canal (Syndicate), Oakham Canal – Burley Road to Ashwell Road section (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Rutland Water Fishing
Oakham · LE15 8HD
Lakes: Rutland Water Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The fishing lodge normally opens at 8am; fishing sessions are governed by the stated boat-return times and daylight conditions.
Exton Park Fishery
Exton · LE15 8AN
Lakes: Fort Henry Lake (Syndicate), Lower Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Leicestershire
Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line)
Market Harborough · LE16 7RA
Lakes: The Stables (Pre-book only), The Spinney (Pre-book only), Theddingworth turning bay (Pre-book only), The Piggeries (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Thornton Reservoir
Markfield · LE67 1AR
Lakes: Thornton Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Public reservoir access is daily from dawn until dusk, except Christmas Day; these are visitor hours, not confirmed fishing hours.
Eyebrook Reservoir
Corby · LE16 8RP
Lakes: Eyebrook Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Eye Kettleby Lakes
Melton Mowbray · LE14 2TN
Lakes: Lake 2 (Day ticket), Lake 3 (Day ticket), Lake 4 (Day ticket), Lake 5 (Day ticket), Lake 6 (Day ticket), Lake 7 (Day ticket), Parkland (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Open year-round. Day visitors: 8am–sunset. Residents: 6am–sunset BST; 7am–sunset GMT. Reception: Monday–Saturday 8am–5pm; Sunday 8am–4pm. Entrance barrier opens 7:45am.
Shearsby Valley Lakes
Lutterworth · LE17 6PX
Lakes: Sunset (Day ticket), Hurricane (Day ticket), Tornado (Day ticket), Willow (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open all year; the homepage lists Tuesday–Sunday 07:30–19:30 and Monday closure.
Peatling Pools
Lutterworth · LE17 5RB
Lakes: Malcolm Pool (Day ticket), Magna Pool (Day ticket), Parva Pool (Day ticket), Plough (Day ticket), Harrow (Day ticket), Secret Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: April–October: 06:00–18:00. November–March: 07:00–18:00.
Holly Farm Fishery
Lutterworth · LE17 5NP
Lakes: Gils (Day ticket), Trotters (Day ticket), Moby (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Mallory Park Fishery
Kirkby Mallory · LE9 7RF
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: dawn to dusk
Ashby Canal
Hinckley · CV13 6PH
Lakes: Ashby Canal, Coton Bridge 40 to Carlton Bridge 44 (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Frisby Lakes Fishery
Frisby on the Wreake · LE14 3TL
Lakes: The Point (Pre-book only), Woodlands (Pre-book only), The Island (Pre-book only), Boys Pit (Syndicate)
Opening times: 7:30am to 7:30pm every day. Callers are asked to telephone only between 7:30am and 8pm except for emergencies.
Leicester Line Canal
Market Harborough · LE16 7RA
Lakes: Leicester Line / Leicester Section (Pre-book only), Foxton Locks (Pre-book only), Market Harborough Arm (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Glebe Fishery
Medbourne · LE9 7RF
Lakes: Pretty Fish Pool (Pool 2) (Syndicate), Uglies (Pool 3) (Syndicate)
Opening times: Fishing season runs from 1 June to 31 March; fishing is from dawn until dusk. Night fishing is not permitted.
Ashby Canal – Hinckley Stretch
Hinckley · LE10 0QJ
Lakes: Ashby Canal – Hinckley Stretch (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Ashby Canal – Snarestone Stretch
Snarestone · DE12 7DD
Lakes: Snarestone Stretch (Syndicate), Restored northern section (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Leicester Navigation
Leicester · LE12 7BB
Lakes: Below Sileby weir to Waterside Inn, Mountsorrel (Day ticket), Waterside Inn, Mountsorrel to A6 bridge (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day-ticket fishing is dawn until dusk. Night fishing is restricted to season-ticket holders. The river is closed from 15 March to 15 June; the canal section from Swingbridge to Bishop Meadow Lock is open all year, subject to local restrictions.
Barrow Boating and Fishing Club Lakes
Barrow-upon-Soar · LE12 8QF
Lakes: Proctors Pleasure Park lakes (Day ticket), River Soar (Day ticket)
Opening times: Dawn until dusk; night fishing only by prior booking through the park office. The venue has been listed as open all year, but fishing availability may differ from campsite opening information.
Manor Farm Fishery
Lutterworth · LE17 5EE
Lakes: Manor Farm artificial lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Swithland Reservoir
Swithland · LE7 7SB
Lakes: Swithland Reservoir (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Husbands Bosworth Water
Husbands Bosworth · CV13 6PD
Lakes: Friezeland Pool (Day ticket), Lower Friezeland Pool (Day ticket), Upper Friezeland Pool (Day ticket), Pam’s Pool (Day ticket), Pats Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open all year round. Summer hours: 7am to 7pm. Winter hours: 7am to 6pm.
Watermead Country Park Lakes
Leicester · LE4 7RN
Lakes: King Lear’s Lake (Day ticket), Lily Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: The park is open every day. Car-park entry begins at 7am. Car-park closing time is 4pm in December and January; 5pm in February and November; 6pm in March and October; 7pm in April and September; and 8pm from May through August.
Somerset
Chew Valley Lake
Bristol · BS40 8XH
Lakes: Chew Valley Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Trout bank fishing runs from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. Trout boats are normally prepared by 8:30am, weather permitting. Pike boats target a 9am start; the lodge displays the mandatory return time. Woodford Lodge opens daily in season, 8am–4pm. The tackle shop advertises daily seasonal hours of 8:10am–4pm.
Bridgwater and Taunton Canal
Taunton · TA3 5TA
Lakes: Taunton Angling Association section: Firepool Lock to Upper Maunsel Lock (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing hours are one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.
Viaduct Fishery
Somerton · TA11 6LJ
Lakes: Spring (Day ticket), Middle (Day ticket), Match (Day ticket), Lodge (Day ticket), Cary (Day ticket), Campbell (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Daily dawn-to-dusk fishing; website currently displays 06:45–19:15; confirm seasonal changes.
Avalon Fisheries
Glastonbury · BA6 9TT
Lakes: Moors (Day ticket), Heath (Pre-book only), Fenwood (Syndicate)
Opening times: Published daytime hours for both day-ticket lakes: April–September 7am–dusk; October–March dawn–dusk. Heath booking terms separately say 7am–7pm for day bookings; confirm the applicable departure time. Heath overnight sessions run noon to noon.
The Sedges Fishery
Bridgwater · TA7 0AA
Lakes: Tile (Day ticket), Brick (Day ticket), Canal (Day ticket)
Opening times: Monday–Sunday, dawn to dusk.
Acorn Carp Fishery
Clevedon · BS21 6XS
Lakes: Main Lake (Pre-book only), Paddock Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Main Lake is advertised as open year-round with no close season. Main Lake information lists April–September swim times of 07:00–19:00. Main Lake information lists October–March swim times of 07:00–18:00. Published hours conflict: the price page says 07:00–18:00 year-round, while the newer holding website says 07:00–19:00; confirm before travelling.
Bullock Farm Fishery
Clevedon · BS21 6XA
Lakes: Match Lake (Day ticket), Carp Lake (Day ticket), North Pool (Day ticket), South Pool (Day ticket), Rushcombe Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year; night fishing is prohibited.
Summerhayes Fisheries
Bridgwater · TA6 6LW
Lakes: Sellick’s Pond (Day ticket), Long’s Match Lake (Day ticket), Little 8 (Day ticket), Big 8 (Pre-book only), Denny’s Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open every day of the year from dawn until dusk.
Trinity Waters
Bridgwater · TA5 2BQ
Lakes: Woodland Lake (Day ticket), Ash Lake (Day ticket), Middlemarsh Lake (Day ticket), Wildmarsh Lake (Day ticket), Chandos Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Day fishing is advertised as dawn until dusk. In summer, gates open at 6:15am and close no later than 9pm, with closing time varying seasonally.
Bristol and Bath Railway Path Canal
Bath · BA2 6TR
Lakes: Bath to Avoncliff Aqueduct canal stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Daylight hours
Kennet and Avon Canal – Bath Stretch
Bath · BA2 6TR
Lakes: Kennet and Avon Canal Bath–Avoncliffe Aqueduct stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Daylight hours
Staffordshire
Blithfield Reservoir
Rugeley · WS15 3DU
Lakes: North Lake (Day ticket), South Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: The fishery opens at 08:00 daily during the season.
Trent and Mersey Canal
Stone · ST15 8LD
Lakes: Trent and Mersey Canal — Stone stretch (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
Penkridge · ST19 5DT
Lakes: E Section (Day ticket), F Section (Day ticket), Boat Length (Day ticket), Brown’s Length (Day ticket), Green Sheds (Day ticket), Pretty Bridge (Day ticket), Road Side (Day ticket), Acton Moat (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Baden Hall Fishery
Eccleshall · ST21 6LG
Lakes: Quarry (Pre-book only), Bridge Pool (Pre-book only), Glovers (Pre-book only), Middle (Pre-book only), Lodge (Pre-book only), Dam (Pre-book only), Mallards (Pre-book only), Duck Pond (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Main gates and shop open 07:30–17:00. Day fishing runs 09:00–18:00 or dusk; runs-water 24-hour sessions run 09:00–09:00. Specimen sessions advertised as 24-hour tickets run 11:30–11:00 the following day. Specimen gates open 08:00–17:00; the peg draw is at 10:30.
Heronbrook Fisheries
Eccleshall · ST21 6QP
Lakes: Bridge Pool (Day ticket), Island Pool (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket), Meadow Pool (Day ticket), MatchPool (Day ticket), Canal (Day ticket)
Opening times: Archived official summer weekday hours: 08:00–18:30, when gates are locked; reconfirm before travelling. Archived official summer weekend hours: 07:30–18:30. Archived official winter Saturday–Tuesday hours: 08:00–16:30. Archived official winter Wednesday–Friday hours: 09:00–16:30; seasonal changeover dates are unspecified.
Blake Hall Fisheries
Cheadle · ST10 2NJ
Lakes: Blake Lake (Day ticket), Hall Lake (Day ticket), Peninsula Lake (Day ticket), Capricious Lake (Day ticket), Cabin Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Venue website says open until dusk. Directory summer hours: Monday–Saturday 07:00–18:00; Sunday 07:00–17:00. Directory winter hours: 08:00–17:00; confirm conflicting closing times.
Coppice Lane Pools
Brownhills · WS7 0JY
Lakes: Coppice Mill (Pre-book only), Becketts (Day ticket), Bridge (Day ticket), Willow (Day ticket), Top (Day ticket), Middle (Day ticket), Bottom (Day ticket)
Opening times: April–October opening is daily, 07:00–19:00. November–March opening is daily, 07:00–16:00; check posted early closures.
Cudmore Fisheries
Newcastle-under-Lyme · ST5 5HW
Lakes: Avoca (Pre-book only), Tara (Pre-book only), Swan Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Monday–Sunday, 08:00–16:00
Caldon Canal
Leek · ST13 5QJ
Lakes: Caldon Canal (Day ticket), Leek Branch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Birmingham and Fazeley Canal
Tamworth · B77 4AH
Lakes: Dog Lane section, Amington (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Drayton Reservoir Fishery
Market Drayton · NN11 0SG
Lakes: Drayton Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: The fishery is open 24 hours for permitted fishing. Day permits open from 7:30am Monday to Friday and 7:00am Saturday and Sunday. Day-fishing closing time should be checked with the bailiff. Night permits run from midday to 11:00am.
Patshull Park Fishery
Pattingham · WV6 7HZ
Lakes: Great Lake (Day ticket), Church Pool (Syndicate)
Opening times: Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00am–5:00pm; Monday and Tuesday closed. Confirm before travelling.
Trent and Mersey Canal – Stoke Reach
Stoke-on-Trent · ST6 3NB
Lakes: Trent and Mersey Canal – Bridge 123 to Bridge 125 (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Trent and Mersey Canal – Burton Stretch
Burton upon Trent · DE14 2JR
Lakes: Trent and Mersey Canal – Burton/Shobnall stretch, Bridge 32B to Shobnall Road Bridge 33 (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Wolverhampton Stretch
Wolverhampton · WV6 8PG
Lakes: Otherton Marina towards the A5 near Gailey (Day ticket), Four Ashes (Day ticket), Pendeford (Day ticket), Penkridge (Day ticket), Brewood (Day ticket), Wombourne (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Trent and Mersey Canal – Rugeley Stretch
Rugeley · WS15 2WB
Lakes: Bridge 62–66 section (Day ticket), Bridge 66–68 section (Day ticket)
Opening times: Dawn until dusk only; no separate fishery opening-hours schedule is published.
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal – Stourton Stretch
Stourton · DY7 5AU
Lakes: Stourton Stretch — Bridge 33 to Bridge 42 (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Burton Mutual Angling Association Lakes
Burton upon Trent · DE13 9PD
Lakes: Top Pool (Syndicate), Middle Pool (Syndicate), Bottom Pool (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Stafford and District Angling Club Lakes
Stafford · ST18 0AW
Lakes: Hopton Pools (Syndicate), Little Gem (Syndicate), Brick Kiln Pits (Syndicate), Uni Pool (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Hanchurch Fishery
Stoke-on-Trent · ST4 8SD
Lakes: Raymar Canal (Day ticket), Model Canal (Day ticket), Three trout pools (Day ticket), Pool 1 (Syndicate), Pool 2 (Syndicate), Pool 3 (Syndicate), Pools 4, 5 and 6 (Syndicate), Pool 7 (Syndicate), Pool 10 (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Chasewater Country Park Fishing Lakes
Burntwood · WS8 7NL
Lakes: Chasewater Reservoir (Day ticket), Jeffrey’s Swag (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Rodbaston Fisheries
Rodbaston · ST19 5PH
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Trent – Broadholme, Burton upon Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Coors Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Trent – Handsacre
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association
Access: Members only
River Trent – Andressey, Burton upon Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Coors Angling Club
Access: Club membership — committee approval required
River Trent – Enson to Weston, Staffordshire
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Saracens Head Angling Group
Access: Members only
River Trent – Baileys Meadow, Burton upon Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Coors Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Trent – Municipal, Burton upon Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Coors Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Trent – Sherratts, Burton upon Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Coors Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Trent – Watersmeet, Burton upon Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Coors Angling Club
Access: Club membership; applications need approval
River Trent – Great Haywood, Essex Bridge to above Hoo Mill Weir
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Bibby's Angling Club / Stone District Angling Club
Access: Club membership — confirm river access
River Trent – Wolseley Bridge, Staffordshire
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Wishing Well Anglers Association
Access: Members only
River Trent – Kings Bromley
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Burslem Izaak Walton Angling Society
Access: Members only
River Trent – Silver Way, Burton upon Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Coors Angling Club
Access: Club membership; applications subject to approval
Derbyshire
Carsington Water
Ashbourne · DE6 1ST
Lakes: Carsington Water (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 08:00–17:00
Foremark Reservoir
Melbourne · DE65 6EG
Lakes: Foremark Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Erewash Canal
Ilkeston · DE7 4RE
Lakes: Sandy Bottoms (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open all year; no night fishing permitted.
Beechwood Park Fishery
Elvaston · DE72 3EQ
Lakes: Swan 1 (Day ticket), Swan 2 (Day ticket), Warren Lake (Day ticket), Oak Lake (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket), Horseshoe Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Cromford Canal
Ambergate · NG16 5NN
Lakes: Codnor Park Reservoir (Syndicate)
Opening times: Dawn-to-dusk fishing.
Derby Canal
Derby · DE72 2HP
Lakes: Trent and Mersey Canal fishery (Syndicate), Below Swarkstone Locks (Syndicate), Boatyards around Shardlow (Syndicate), Shardlow-to-A6 section (Syndicate), Derwent Mouth Lock to Clay Mills (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Peak Forest Canal
New Mills · SK22 3EZ
Lakes: New Mills section, upper Peak Forest Canal (Pre-book only)
Opening times: No fixed opening hours were published; the canal is generally accessible year-round, subject to closures and local restrictions.
Erewash Canal – Ilkeston Stretch
Ilkeston · DE7 5LJ
Lakes: Erewash Canal – Ilkeston Stretch (Day ticket), Sandy Bottoms (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Erewash Canal – Langley Mill Stretch
Langley Mill · NG16 4AA
Lakes: Langley Mill Lock to Shipley Lock canal stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Trent and Mersey Canal – Shardlow Stretch
Shardlow · DE72 2HP
Lakes: Shardlow Stretch (Syndicate), Derwent Mouth Lock to Clay Mills (Syndicate), Shardlow Lock to the A6 Bridge (Syndicate), Weston-on-Trent section (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Erewash Canal – Sandiacre Stretch
Sandiacre · DE7 5LH
Lakes: Erewash Canal – Sandiacre Stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Alvaston and Osmaston Park Angling Club Waters
Derby · DE24 1AS
Lakes: Alvaston Park Lake (Day ticket), Allestree Park Lake (Day ticket), Markeaton Park Lake (Day ticket), Mill Dam (Day ticket), Heatherton Pond (Pre-book only), Farnah Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Stillwaters are normally fishable from sunrise to sunset. No separate fishery opening hours are published.
Willington Fishery
Willington · DE65 6DW
Lakes: Willington Trout Lake (Day ticket), Separate coarse-fishing lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Swarkestone Park Fishery
Swarkestone · DE73 7GX
Lakes: Swarkestone gravel pit (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Staunton Harold Reservoir
Melbourne · DE73 8DN
Lakes: Staunton Harold Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Normal access and egress are from 6am until one hour after sunset. Night fishing is available to BMAA members only; vehicle access is not permitted between 10pm and 6am during night fishing. The National Trust visitor site is generally open daily except Christmas Day, with hours varying seasonally.
Ogston Reservoir
Matlock · DE55 6FN
Lakes: Ogston Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Trent – Dr’s Surgery, Willington
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Derbyshire County Angling Club
Access: Day ticket, members or night permit
River Trent – Sawley/Shardlow section
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Pride of Derby Angling Association
Access: Members only
Newton Solney — Newton Water Old Stretch
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Swadlincote & District Angling Association
Access: Members only
Ingleby (John Thompson) — River Trent
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Derby Railway Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Trent – Willington section
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Pride of Derby Angling Association
Access: Members only
River Trent — Swarkestone to below Shardlow
River stretch · River Trent
Run by: Derby Railway Angling Club
Access: Members only
Dove Farm – Norbury Weir stretch of the River Dove
River stretch · River Dove
Run by: Dove Farm
Access: Guest ticket
Lower Dove and Churnet
River stretch · River Dove
Run by: Leek and District Fly Fishing Association
Access: Members or guest ticket
Birdsgrove Fly Fishing Club – River Dove, Mayfield to Okeover boundary
River stretch · River Dove
Run by: The Birdsgrove Fly Fishing Club
Access: Members only
Izaak Walton Hotel – River Dove Dovedale stretch
River stretch · River Dove
Run by: Izaak Walton Hotel
Access: Day ticket
River Dove – Wolfscote Dale
River stretch · River Dove
Run by: Derbyshire County Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Dove at Doveridge
River stretch · River Dove
Run by: Fenton and District Angling Society
Access: Members only
River Dove – Scropton, Brookhouse Farm / Fauld A–B and C–D sections
River stretch · River Dove
Run by: Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society
Access: Members only
River Dove (Marchington)
River stretch · River Dove
Run by: Saracens Head Angling Group
Access: Day ticket or members
River Dove – Ellastone
River stretch · River Dove
Run by: Derby Railway Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Derwent: Darley Weir to Borrowash Bridge
River stretch · River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Run by: The Earl of Harrington's Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Fifty Nine Flyfishers River Dove stretch, Milldale–Coldeaton Bridge area
River stretch · River Dove
Run by: Fifty Nine Flyfishers Club
Access: Members only or guest ticket
River Dove – Tutbury stretch
River stretch · River Dove
Run by: Derby Railway Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Derwent — Ambergate to Milford
River stretch · River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Run by: Belper & District Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
Eaton Dovedale, River Dove
River stretch · River Dove
Run by: Derby Railway Angling Club
Access: Members only
Upper River Derwent — Ladybower Reservoir outflow to Grindleford
River stretch · River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Run by: Derwent Fly Fishing Club
Access: Club members or accompanied guests
River Derwent — Whatstandwell
River stretch · River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Run by: Derbyshire County Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
River Derwent — South Darley (Darley Dale)
River stretch · River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Run by: Derbyshire County Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
River Derwent — Duffield stretch
River stretch · River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Run by: Derbyshire Angling Federation
Access: Members only
Chatsworth Estate Fishery — Baslow through Chatsworth Park to Rowsley
River stretch · River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Run by: Chatsworth Estate
Access: Members or estate-stay guests
River Derwent — Allestree stretch
River stretch · River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Run by: Derbyshire County Angling Club
Access: Members only
Cromford Fly Fishers Club — Cromford Bridge to Holmesford Cottage Meadows
River stretch · River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Run by: Cromford Fly Fishers Club
Access: Members only
Pride of Derby River Derwent — Church Wilne/Great Wilne to the River Trent confluence
River stretch · River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Run by: The Pride of Derby Angling Association Limited
Access: Members only
River Derwent — Matlock Bath
River stretch · River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Run by: Derby Railway Angling Club
Access: Club members
The Peacock at Rowsley — River Derwent fishery
River stretch · River Derwent (Derbyshire)
Run by: The Peacock at Rowsley / Haddon Estate
Access: Hotel residents or guided guests
Powys
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Brecon · LD3 7EW
Lakes: Brecon theatre basin to Bridge 153 at Pencelli (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Montgomery Canal
Welshpool · SY21 8QA
Lakes: Welshpool fishing section — Bridge 115 at Heulwen Wharf to Bridge 119a at Maes y Dre Footbridge (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Llyn Clywedog
Llanidloes · SY18 6NX
Lakes: Llyn Clywedog (Day ticket)
Opening times: The 2026 fishing season runs from 12 March to 30 November. Boats are available until 30 November. No night fishing is permitted.
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Brecon Stretch
Brecon · LD3 7EW
Lakes: Brecon Stretch (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Open for fishing all year round.
Greater Manchester
Bridgewater Canal
Sale · M33 2AA
Lakes: Bridgewater Canal — Sale (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Bradshaw Hall Fisheries
Bolton · BL2 4JW
Lakes: Lake 2 (Day ticket), Lake 4 (Day ticket), Lake 8 (Day ticket), Lake 9 (Day ticket), Lake 10 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Listed as open all year. Hours conflict: Peglore reports 07:00–18:00; Wanderlog lists 07:00–19:00 daily; confirm directly.
The Moss Fisheries
Irlam · M44 5NB
Lakes: Sonny's Specimen Lake (Pre-book only), Madison's Match Lake (Pre-book only), Lily's Match Lake (Pre-book only), Millie's Pleasure Lake (Day ticket), April's Pleasure Lake (Day ticket), Amanda's Pleasure Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Tuesday–Sunday opening, 07:00–17:00
Rochdale Canal
Littleborough · OL15 8SA
Lakes: Callis Bridge, Lock 13, to Manchester Road, Castleton, Lock 51 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Ashton Canal
Ashton-under-Lyne · OL7 0AU
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Gigg Lane Fishery
Bury · BL9 9GB
Lakes: Arthur’s Pond (Day ticket), Bernard’s Pond (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Day fishing is reported as 8:00am to 6:00pm. Night fishing is available from 3:00pm. Twenty-four-hour sessions reportedly run from 3:00pm until 2:30pm the following day. Sessions must be pre-booked before travel.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Wigan Stretch
Wigan · WN2 5JY
Lakes: Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Wigan Stretch (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Monday to Sunday, sunrise to sunset
Bridgewater Canal – Leigh Stretch
Leigh · M29 7JQ
Lakes: Leigh Stretch (Pre-book only), Marsland Green (Pre-book only), Bedford Basin (Pre-book only), Leigh Bridge (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Peak Forest Canal – Hyde Stretch
Hyde · SK14 1SB
Lakes: Peak Forest Canal – Hyde Stretch (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Peak Forest Canal – Marple Stretch
Marple · SK6 5LD
Lakes: Marple stretch (Pre-book only), Marple flight of 16 locks (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Monmouthshire
Llandegfedd Reservoir
Pontypool · NP4 0SY
Lakes: Llandegfedd Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: 08:30–17:00
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Stretch
Pontypool · NP4 0RF
Lakes: Pontymoile Stretch (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 9am to 8pm
The Duke’s Water — Lower River Wye, Monmouth
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Monmouth and District Angling Society
Access: Members only
Upper Wye — Hadnock Road, Monmouth
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Monmouth and District Angling Society
Access: Members only
Lower Bigsweir — River Wye, Wyeseal Farm to Llandogo
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Newport Angling Association
Access: Members only
River Wye — Wyesham
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Caerphilly & District Angling Association
Access: Members only
River Wye — Wyastone Leys, near Monmouth
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Gwent Angling Society
Access: Members and accompanied guests
River Wye — Monmouth Rowing Club to Malley Brook (Glamorgan Anglers)
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Glamorgan Anglers Club Ltd
Access: Members only
River Wye — Redbrook and Penallt
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Redbrook Angling Club
Access: Members only
Lancashire
Lancaster Canal
Preston · PR2 3LW
Lakes: Main canal — Preston's southern end to Hatlex Bridge 118, Hest Bank (Day ticket), Glasson Branch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day-ticket fishing is dawn to dusk.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Burnley · BB11 2FG
Lakes: Burnley Mile (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Stocks Reservoir
Clitheroe · BB7 3AQ
Lakes: Stocks Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: dawn until dusk
Wyreside Lakes
Lancaster · LA2 9DG
Lakes: Wyre Lake (Syndicate), Sunnyside One (Day ticket), Sunnyside Two (Day ticket), Foxes Lake (Day ticket), Bantons Lake (Syndicate), River Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Reception hours: April–October 07:00–19:00; November–March 08:00–17:00. Published closures: Christmas Day and Boxing Day. River Lake is first-come-first-served, without website prebooking; summer 07:00–19:00, winter 08:00–17:00.
Whitmore Fisheries
Kirkham · PR4 3HQ
Lakes: Club Canal (Day ticket), East Lake (Day ticket), Doughnut (Day ticket), Basin (Day ticket), Lodge Pool (Day ticket), Hedge Canal (Day ticket), Coliseum (Day ticket), East Canal (Day ticket)
Opening times: Monday–Saturday opening: 08:00–17:00. Sunday opening: 07:00–17:00. Last fishing admission: noon.
Bannister House Fishery
Tarleton · PR4 6JR
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: 06:30–21:00 every day
The Cunneries Fishery
Chorley · PR7 5RP
Lakes: The Cunneries Lake (Day ticket), S Lake (Day ticket), The Canal (Day ticket), Hawk (Day ticket)
Opening times: The fishery-branded contact page lists Monday–Sunday business hours of 05:00–17:00; fishing gate hours are not separately specified.
Hall Lane Fishery
Parbold · WN8 7BD
Lakes: Merlin’s (Day ticket), Gwen’s (Day ticket), Bess’s (Day ticket)
Opening times: Summer: 08:00–21:00; winter: 08:00–dusk
Rosemary Wood Fisheries
Ormskirk · L39 7JD
Lakes: Moss Lake (Day ticket), Island Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Published opening time is 07:00 Monday–Saturday. Published Sunday opening time is 07:30. Published daytime closing time is sunset.
Charity Farm Fisheries
Wigan · WN6 9PP
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: dawn until dusk
Wrightington Fisheries
Wigan · WN6 9SA
Lakes: Horse Shoe (Day ticket), Rivington View (Day ticket), Canal 1 (Day ticket), Canal 2 (Day ticket)
Opening times: dawn to dusk
Lathom Fisheries
Burscough · L40 4AJ
Lakes: Lake 1 (Day ticket), Lake 2 (Day ticket), Lake 3 (Day ticket), Lake 4 (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open all year round; fishing is generally from dawn until dusk. Night fishing is available only when booked in advance.
Clearwater Fisheries
Carnforth · LA6 1JU
Lakes: Kellet Lake (Day ticket), Keer Lake (Syndicate), Kents Bank Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: April-September: 7:00am-8:00pm daily. October-March: 7:30am until dusk daily. The fishery may alter opening and closing times for maintenance or other reasons.
Mere Beck Fisheries
Southport · PR4 6JU
Lakes: Eight interconnected pools (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 08:00-18:00 or sunset, whichever was earlier; morning sessions 08:30-13:00 and afternoon sessions 13:30-18:00
Wyreside Lakes Fishery
Galgate · LA2 9DG
Lakes: Wyre Lake (Syndicate), Sunnyside Two (Day ticket), Foxes Lake (Day ticket), River Lake (Day ticket), Sunnyside One (Day ticket), Bantons (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing admission times are 8am-5pm in November-January, 8am-6pm in February-March, 7am-8pm in April-June, 7am-9pm in July-August and 7am-7pm in September-October. The site is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Lancaster Canal – Garstang Stretch
Garstang · PR3 1PA
Lakes: Lancaster Canal – Garstang Stretch (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Lancaster Canal – Lancaster Stretch
Lancaster · LA1 5JB
Lakes: Lancaster Canal Stretch — southern extremity near Preston to Bridge 118, Hatlex Bridge (Day ticket), Glasson Branch (Day ticket), Canal above Bridge 118, Hatlex Bridge (Syndicate)
Opening times: Day tickets are valid from dawn until dusk on the date of issue.
Lancaster Canal – Preston Stretch
Preston · PR2 2DB
Lakes: Lancaster Canal – Preston Stretch (Pre-book only), Glasson Branch (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Day fishing is from dawn until dusk. Night fishing is restricted to PAC members who also hold a Lancaster Canal fishery permit.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burnley Stretch
Burnley · BB11 1SD
Lakes: Leeds & Liverpool Canal – Burnley Stretch (Pre-book only), Burnley Embankment – Straight Mile (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burscough Stretch
Burscough · L40 0SP
Lakes: Burscough Stretch (Day ticket)
Opening times: Generally fished during daylight hours.
Lancaster Canal – Galgate Stretch
Galgate · LA2 0LG
Lakes: Galgate Stretch (Pre-book only), Glasson Dock Branch (Pre-book only), PAC Lancaster Canal Fishery (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Day tickets are described by the current fishery listing as valid from dawn until dusk. The official rules permit night fishing throughout the fishery.
Mitton Beat — River Ribble from Mitton Bridge to Calder Foot
River stretch · River Ribble
Run by: Ribble Rivers Trust
Access: Day ticket
Edisford Bridge to Siddows Hall, River Ribble
River stretch · River Ribble
Run by: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Access: Day ticket
Low Moor to West Bradford, River Ribble
River stretch · River Ribble
Run by: Ribblesdale Angling Association
Access: Members only, with limited guest access
Ribchester Village Front Stretch — River Ribble
River stretch · River Ribble
Run by: Ribchester and District Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Ribbleside Farm length, River Ribble
River stretch · River Ribble
Run by: Southport & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
River Ribble — Hurst Green
River stretch · River Ribble
Run by: Warrington Anglers Association
Access: Members only
Grindleton pools — River Ribble
River stretch · River Ribble
Run by: Ribblesdale Angling Association
Access: Members only
Brungerley Park stretch — River Ribble, Clitheroe
River stretch · River Ribble
Run by: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Access: Day ticket
Hothersall Beat — River Ribble
River stretch · River Ribble
Run by: Mid Ribble Angling Society
Access: Members only
North bank of the River Ribble from Edisford Bridge towards Edisford Hall
River stretch · River Ribble
Run by: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Access: Day ticket
Wiltshire
Kennet and Avon Canal
Devizes · SN10 1EB
Lakes: Kennet and Avon Canal — Ladies Bridge, Wilcot, to Semington road bridge (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Ivy House Lakes
Royal Wootton Bassett · SN15 4JU
Lakes: Heron Lake (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket), Moorhen (Day ticket), Old Match Lake (Day ticket), Peters Pond (Day ticket), Willow (Pre-book only), Specimen Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Published general fishing hours are Tuesday–Sunday, 07:30–18:00. Day tickets last no more than eight hours; all day-ticket anglers must leave their pegs by 16:00. The entrance gate operates from 07:30; use the top intercom button and check in at the shop. Tackle and bait shop hours are advertised as daily 07:30–09:00, with other times by request when the bailiff is onsite. Café summer hours: Tuesday–Wednesday 08:00–10:00; Thursday–Friday 08:00–14:00; Saturday 08:00–16:00; Sunday 08:00–12:00.
Shearwater Lake
Warminster · BA12 7DG
Lakes: Shearwater Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Kennet and Avon Canal – Devizes Stretch
Devizes · SN10 1EB
Lakes: Kennet and Avon Canal – Devizes Association Stretch (Day ticket), Crookwood Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Salisbury Town Water
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Salisbury & District Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
White Horse Fishery, Downton
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Salisbury & District Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
West Amesbury Fishery
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: The Salisbury District Angling Club
Access: Guest day tickets through club members
Avon Springs River Avon Beat, Durrington
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Avon Springs Fishing Lakes
Access: Day ticket
Lords Walk, Amesbury
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Salisbury & District Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
SDFFA Upper River Avon Fishery, Upavon–Netheravon
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Services Dry Fly Fishing Association
Access: Day ticket or members
Heale Estate – River Avon, Middle Woodford
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Heale Estate
Access: By arrangement
Manningford Trout Fishery – Upper River Avon
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Manningford Trout Fishery / Berkshire Trout Fisheries
Access: Day ticket
Folds Farm – River Avon Fishery
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Salisbury & District Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Britford Fishery – River Avon
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: The London Anglers’ Association
Access: Day ticket
Durnford Fishery
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: The Salisbury & District Angling Club
Access: Members only
Abbey Fishery, River Avon, Amesbury
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: The Salisbury District Angling Club
Access: Members or guest ticket
Cornwall
White Acres Country Park
Newquay · TR8 4LW
Lakes: Pollawyn (Pre-book only), Jenny’s Lake (Pre-book only), Twin Oaks (Pre-book only), Python (Pre-book only), Trelawney (Pre-book only), Sycamore (Pre-book only), Pat’s Pool (Pre-book only), Nelsons (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Gwinear Camping and Fishing
Newquay · TR8 5JX
Lakes: Specimen (Pre-book only), Pleasure (Day ticket)
Opening times: Lakes operate year-round. Specimen daytime: summer 09:00–19:30; winter 09:00–17:00. Winter Mondays closed. Pleasure hours: 09:00–17:00. Shop hours: 09:00–17:00; Mondays closed November–March.
Oakside Fishery
Newquay · TR8 4QL
Lakes: Mixed coarse lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: dawn–dusk
Bolingey Lakes
Perranporth · TR6 0DH
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: 08:30–18:00 daily
Bude Canal
Bude · EX23 8HG
Lakes: Main Canal (Day ticket), Middle Pound (Pre-book only), Navigation and River section (Pre-book only), Hele Bridge Stock Pond (Syndicate), Whalesborough Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Day tickets run from sunrise to one hour after sunset. Night fishing is permitted on the Main Canal under the current ticket information. No separate general opening-season calendar is published.
Bake Lakes
Saltash · PL12 5BW
Lakes: Caesar’s Palace (Pre-book only), Luxor (Day ticket), Dunes (Day ticket), Flamingo (Day ticket), Treasure Island (Day ticket), The Canal (Day ticket), Snag Alley (Day ticket), The Emperor ponds (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Shropshire
Llangollen Canal
Ellesmere · SY12 9AA
Lakes: Bridge 59 White Ellesmere to Frankton Junction (Pre-book only), Ellesmere Arm (Pre-book only), Bridge 51 Lyneal Lane to Bridge 55 Little Mill (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The Ellesmere towpath is always open; this is an access statement, not unrestricted fishing permission.
Weston Pools Fishery
Oswestry · SY10 9ER
Lakes: Belvedere (Day ticket), Stretton (Day ticket), Jack's (Day ticket), Canal (Day ticket), Weir (Day ticket), Clay Pit (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing opens at 8am and finishes half an hour before dusk in every season.
Boldings Pools
Bridgnorth · WV16 4SS
Lakes: Acorn (Day ticket), Ash (Day ticket), Beech (Day ticket), Deepdale (Day ticket), Hawthorns (Day ticket), Larch (Day ticket), Sycamore (Day ticket), Stock (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open throughout the year; homepage states daily admission from 08:15. Website footer gives autumn/winter hours as 08:00–18:30, conflicting with the 08:15 admission notice; confirm before travelling.
Monkhall Fishery
Bridgnorth · WV16 6XF
Lakes: Hawk Pool (Pre-book only), Buzzard Pool (Pre-book only), Kingfisher Pool (Pre-book only), Lark Pool (Pre-book only), Owl Pool (Pre-book only), Swallow Pool (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Summer opening: 07:30–19:00; winter opening: 07:30–dusk.
Howle Pool Fisheries
Newport · TF10 8AY
Lakes: Howle Pool (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Day tickets cover 08:00–20:00 under the rules and FAQs. 24-hour sessions run midday to midday.
The Monument Fishery
Shifnal · TF11 8SD
Lakes: Monument 1 (Pre-book only), Monument 2 (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Summer sessions run from March through November, starting at 6:30am and finishing at 6:30pm. Winter sessions run from December through February, starting at 7:00am and finishing at dusk. Sessions are offered Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday and Saturday-Sunday. The fishery is closed on Wednesdays.
Merrington Carp Fishery
Shrewsbury · SY4 3QH
Lakes: Main Lake (Pre-book only), Merlin Lake (Pre-book only), Hayes Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Gates open at 8:00am and lock at 6:00pm. Arrivals before 8:00am are not permitted. Fishery office: Monday to Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm and Sunday 9:00am–12:00pm.
Monkhopton Fishery
Craven Arms · WV16 6XF
Lakes: Buzzard Pool (Pre-book only), Hawk Pool (Pre-book only), Kingfisher Pool (Day ticket), Lark Pool (Pre-book only), Owl Pool (Pre-book only), Swallow Pool (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Closed on Mondays. Summer opening hours are 7:30am-7:00pm. Winter opening hours are 7:30am until dusk. There is no admittance after 10:00am.
Shropshire Union Canal – Market Drayton Stretch
Market Drayton · TF9 1HL
Lakes: Bridge 61–66, Tyrley to Betton Wood (Syndicate), Bridge 66–69, Betton Wood to Adderley (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Llangollen Canal – Ellesmere Stretch
Ellesmere · SY12 0GD
Lakes: Ellesmere Arm (Pre-book only), Ellesmere Basin (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Shropshire Union Canal – Whitchurch Stretch
Whitchurch · SY13 4QH
Lakes: Whitchurch Stretch (Day ticket), Norbury (Day ticket), Grindley Brook (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fishing is permitted from dawn until dusk all year round. Night fishing is not permitted under the canal day-ticket rules.
Llangollen Canal – Whitchurch Stretch
Whitchurch · SY13 4QH
Lakes: Llangollen Canal – Whitchurch Stretch, Bridge 25 Quoisley to Bridge 32 Whitchurch (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Apley Estate Fishing Lakes
Bridgnorth · WV15 5JP
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Weston Park Fishing Lakes
Weston-under-Lizard · TF11 8LE
Lakes: Weston Park Fishery lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
The Mere, Ellesmere
Ellesmere · SY12 0PA
Lakes: The Mere (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Shrewsbury Angling Club Waters
Shrewsbury · SY1 1SY
Lakes: Albrighton (Syndicate), Preston Boats (Syndicate), Shelton (Syndicate), Pimley Manor (Syndicate), Pimley Rough (Syndicate), The Royce (Syndicate), Lords Pool (Syndicate)
Opening times: Lords Pool is open from 7am until dusk. River fishing follows the legal close season from March 15 through June 16 inclusive.
Ellerdine Lakes
Telford · TF6 6QR
Lakes: Cranymoor (Day ticket), Lakemoor (Day ticket), Meadow (Day ticket), Marsh (Day ticket)
Opening times: A historic fishery update stated reopening from 8am every day, but no current fixed daily closing time was published. Trout fishing normally closes during the summer when water temperatures become too high; a 2025 update said trout fishing was closed until September, with coarse fishing bookable during the closure.
Alveley Fisheries
Alveley · WV15 6NG
Lakes: Bottom Specimen Lake (Pre-book only), Top Specimen Lake (Pre-book only), Red Bridge Pool (Day ticket)
Opening times: Reported open Tuesday to Saturday from 7am to 8pm. Sunday is reported as 7am to 5pm in summer and 7am to 4pm in winter. Winter closing times can vary. Gates are reportedly closed at about 7pm or slightly later in summer for day anglers.
River Severn — Hampton Loade Left Bank
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Members only
River Severn — Attingham Estate, Atcham
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: National Trust — Attingham Estate
Access: Day or season ticket
River Severn — Ironbridge
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Dawley Angling Society
Access: Day ticket
River Severn — Sydney Avenue, Shrewsbury
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Shrewsbury Town Fisheries
Access: Day or annual permit
River Severn — Lego Blocks, Buildwas
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Telford Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
River Severn — Coalport (Rowley & District Angling Society)
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Rowley & District Angling Society
Access: Members; visitor-permit eligibility to be confirmed
River Severn — Emstrey
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Shrewsbury Town Fisheries
Access: Public fishing with an Emstrey permit
River Severn — Leighton
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Leighton Angling Society
Access: Members or accompanied guests
River Severn — Knowle Sands
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association
Access: Members only; advance night permit available
River Severn — Monkmoor, Shrewsbury
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Shrewsbury Town Fisheries
Access: Day ticket or annual permit
River Severn — Apley Estate, north of Bridgnorth
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association
Access: Members only
River Severn — Eardington, Albrighton Anglers
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Albrighton Anglers
Access: Members only
West Yorkshire
Ladywood Lakes
Mirfield · WF14 8HJ
Lakes: Big Lake (Pre-book only), Small Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Big Lake sessions start and finish at 10am. Small Lake sessions run noon to noon, with a 24-hour minimum. Arthur’s Cafe lists its address at Ladywood Lakes and opens daily 9am–4pm, serving food until 3pm.
Birkwood Fisheries
Normanton · WF6 2JE
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Frog Hall (Day ticket), Emily's Lake (Day ticket), Oscar's Lake (Day ticket), Molly's Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: March hours: 07:00–18:00. April–August hours: 06:00–20:00. September hours: 07:00–19:00. October hours: 07:00–18:00. Winter hours from November: 08:00–17:00. Closed Mondays except bank holidays; last entry 15:00. Confirm closing time: the seasonal timetable conflicts with a blanket 20:00 closing notice.
Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Slaithwaite · HD7 5AR
Lakes: Eastern stretch — Lock 11 East to Tunnel End, Marsden (Day ticket), Western stretch — Tunnel End to Lock 14 West (Day ticket)
Opening times: The canal is open for coarse fishing every day of the year. Standard fishing hours begin one hour before sunrise. Standard fishing hours end one hour after sunset.
Aire and Calder Navigation
Knottingley · WF11 8ND
Lakes: Aire and Calder Navigation, Knottingley section — Ferrybridge Flood Lock to Weeland Road Bridge (Day ticket)
Opening times: Generally dawn to dusk on Mirfield Angling Club canal waters; night fishing is prohibited on the Knottingley stretch.
Huddersfield Broad Canal
Huddersfield · HD5 0LR
Lakes: Huddersfield Broad Canal (Pre-book only), The Gusher (Pre-book only), The Incinerator (Pre-book only), The Uni (Pre-book only), Huddersfield Narrow Canal to Lock 11E (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Approximately 350 days per year; no separate closed season or advertised night fishing is stated for this canal.
Calder and Hebble Navigation
Wakefield · WF1 5DW
Lakes: Calder and Hebble Navigation – bottom section (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Leeds Stretch
Leeds · BB12 8NP
Lakes: Leeds and Liverpool Canal, bridge 107 to bridge 119A (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Calder and Hebble Navigation – Wakefield Stretch
Wakefield · WF1 5RT
Lakes: Calder and Hebble Navigation – Wakefield Stretch (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Calder and Hebble Navigation – Brighouse Stretch
Brighouse · HD6 2RW
Lakes: Brighouse Basin (Day ticket), Brighouse Top Lock (Day ticket), Nearby canal sections (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Calder and Hebble Navigation – Halifax Stretch
Halifax · HX3 0QH
Lakes: Calder and Hebble Canal – Halifax Stretch (Day ticket), Salterhebble Dead Arm (Day ticket), Salterhebble Lock Pools (Day ticket), Swamp Reservoir (Finkle Street Dam) (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Aire – Bingley – Myrtle Park
River stretch · River Aire
Run by: Bingley Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
River Aire – Saltaire Angling Association waters
River stretch · River Aire
Run by: Saltaire Angling Association
Access: Members only
River Aire – Cottingley Bridge, Bingley
River stretch · River Aire
Run by: Bingley Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
River Wharfe at Addingham
River stretch · River Wharfe
Run by: Addingham Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
River Aire – Bingley Gas Works stretch
River stretch · River Aire
Run by: Bingley Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
River Wharfe at Ilkley
River stretch · River Wharfe
Run by: Ilkley Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
River Aire – Gibraltar Island to Thwaite Mill
River stretch · River Aire
Run by: Leeds and District Amalgamated Society of Anglers
Access: Members only
Bolton Abbey Estate Fishery, River Wharfe
River stretch · River Wharfe
Run by: Bolton Abbey Estate
Access: Day ticket or members
River Aire – East Riddlesden Hall Estate
River stretch · River Aire
Run by: Bingley Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Wharfe at Burnsall, Appletreewick and Barden
River stretch · River Wharfe
Run by: Appletreewick, Barden and Burnsall Angling Club (ABBAC)
Access: Members or guests
River Aire – Keighley Angling Club waters, Keighley and Stockbridge
River stretch · River Aire
Run by: Keighley Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
River Wharfe at Pool
River stretch · River Wharfe
Run by: Leeds and District Amalgamated Society of Anglers
Access: Day ticket
River Aire – Steeton
River stretch · River Aire
Run by: Bradford City Angling Association
Access: Members only or guest ticket
River Wharfe at Linton
River stretch · River Wharfe
Run by: Leeds and District Angling Society (Leeds & District ASA)
Access: Club members
River Aire – Methley Fishery, Mickletown
River stretch · River Aire
Run by: Mirfield Angling Club
Access: Club members only
River Wharfe at Easedike
River stretch · River Wharfe
Run by: Leeds and District Amalgamated Society of Anglers
Access: Club members
River Aire – Ferrybridge
River stretch · River Aire
Run by: Leeds and District Amalgamated Society of Anglers
Access: Members only
Wharfe Bank Fishing, Ulleskelf
River stretch · River Wharfe
Run by: Wharfe Bank Fishing
Access: Guided sessions by booking
River Aire – South Accommodation Road to Woodlesford
River stretch · River Aire
Run by: Leeds and District Amalgamated Society of Anglers
Access: Members only
River Wharfe at Wray Wood, Boston Spa
River stretch · River Wharfe
Run by: Bingley Angling Club
Access: Members only
River Aire – Kildwick to Steeton
River stretch · River Aire
Run by: Bradford City Angling Association
Access: Members only
Kilnsey Angling Club — River Wharfe beats at Kilnsey and Upper Wharfedale
River stretch · River Wharfe
Run by: Kilnsey Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
River Wharfe at Kearby
River stretch · River Wharfe
Run by: Leeds and District Amalgamated Society of Anglers
Access: Members only
River Wharfe at Otley
River stretch · River Wharfe
Run by: Otley Angling Club
Access: Members only
North Yorkshire
Welham Lake
Malton · YO17 9QE
Lakes: Welham Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
The Oaks Lakes
Thirsk · YO7 3BG
Lakes: Alders (Day ticket), Ash (Pre-book only), Beech (Pre-book only), Sycamore (Pre-book only), Cedar (Day ticket), Maple (Day ticket), Oaks (Day ticket), Willows (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Summer opening: 6:30am–9pm. Winter opening: dawn–dusk; seasonal changeover dates unspecified.
Woodland Lakes Fishery
Thirsk · YO7 4NJ
Lakes: Kingfisher (Pre-book only), Catfish Lake (Pre-book only), The Zoo (Pre-book only)
Opening times: 7am until 9pm or dusk
Forest Lane Fishery
Easingwold · YO61 1TT
Lakes: The Don (Day ticket), The Oaklands (Day ticket), The Furlong (Day ticket), The Vale (Pre-book only), The Arena (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Brafferton Fisheries
Boroughbridge · YO61 2QB
Lakes: Island Lake (Day ticket), F1 Lake (Day ticket), Ghost Lake (Day ticket), Spring Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Fish North describes the fishery as open throughout the year.
North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries
Scarborough · YO13 9QU
Lakes: Coarse Lake (Day ticket), Trout Lake (Day ticket), Predator Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: April–June: Tuesday–Sunday, 08:00–18:00. July–September: Tuesday–Sunday, 08:00–20:00. October: Tuesday–Sunday, 08:00–18:00. November–March: Tuesday–Sunday, 08:00–16:00. Mondays closed except bank holidays.
Selby Canal
Selby · YO8 8EB
Lakes: Selby Basin to Doncaster Road bridge (Day ticket), Doncaster Road bridge to Brayton Bridge (Day ticket), West Haddlesey to Burn Bridge (Day ticket), Burn Bridge–Haddlesey Flood Lock (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Selby Three Lakes
Selby · YO8 8NB
Lakes: Day-ticket lake (Day ticket), Syndicate water (Syndicate)
Opening times: Reported open all year for day-ticket fishing; night fishing is available by advance booking.
Woodland View Fisheries
Thirsk · YO7 4NJ
Lakes: Kingfisher (Pre-book only), Catfish Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Day fishing is advertised from 7am until 9pm or dusk. The café opens from 8am; the Watermill Bar and Grill and Harvey's Sports Bar are advertised as opening noon to 11pm. Night-fishing arrival is from noon, with departure by 10:30am the following day on the listed product page.
River Ure
Ripon · HG4 1AH
Lakes: River Ure streams section (Day ticket), River Ure deep-water sections (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Killerby Lakes
Scarborough · YO13 9QU
Lakes: Coarse Lake (Day ticket), Trout Lake (Day ticket), Predator Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: Spring: Tuesday-Sunday, 8am-6pm, April-June. Summer: Tuesday-Sunday, 8am-8pm, July-September. Autumn: Tuesday-Sunday, 8am-6pm, October. Winter: Tuesday-Sunday, 8am-4pm, November-March. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Skipton Stretch
Skipton · BD23 1RJ
Lakes: Lock 41 at Bank Newton to Belmont Bridge 178 (Day ticket), Skipton Canal Basin (Day ticket), Springs Branch behind Skipton Castle (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Ouse – Beningbrough Park and Village Sections
River stretch · River Ouse
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers
Access: Day ticket
River Ouse – Naburn Below Lock
River stretch · River Ouse
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers
Access: Day ticket
River Ouse – Poppleton
River stretch · River Ouse
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers
Access: Day tickets available
River Ouse – Fulford and Palace Ings
River stretch · River Ouse
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers
Access: Day ticket
River Ouse – Widdington, below Linton Weir
River stretch · River Ouse
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers
Access: Members only
River Ouse – Donkey Woods
River stretch · River Ouse
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers
Access: Members only
River Ouse – Newton-on-Ouse
River stretch · River Ouse
Run by: Leeds and District Amalgamated Society of Anglers
Access: Yearbook holders only; member guest permits available
River Ouse – Nun Monkton (formerly Alice Hawthorne)
River stretch · River Ouse
Run by: Leeds and District Amalgamated Society of Anglers
Access: Yearbook holders and permitted guests
River Ouse – Red House
River stretch · River Ouse
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers
Access: Day ticket
River Ouse – Linton-on-Ouse (Top)
River stretch · River Ouse
Run by: Leeds and District Amalgamated Society of Anglers
Access: Yearbook holders and accompanied guest-pass anglers
River Ouse – Acaster
River stretch · River Ouse
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers
Access: Members only
River Ouse – Linton-on-Ouse (Bottom)
River stretch · River Ouse
Run by: Leeds and District Amalgamated Society of Anglers
Access: Yearbook holders only
River Ouse Naburn
River stretch · River Ouse (Yorkshire)
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers
Access: Day ticket or members
River Ouse Poppleton “Sellars”
River stretch · River Ouse (Yorkshire)
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers
Access: Day ticket or members
River Ouse Beningbrough
River stretch · River Ouse (Yorkshire)
Run by: Yorkshire District Anglers Association (YDAA)
Access: Day ticket
River Ouse Red House
River stretch · River Ouse (Yorkshire)
Run by: Yorkshire District Anglers Association
Access: Day ticket or night ticket by arrangement
River Ouse Fulford
River stretch · River Ouse (Yorkshire)
Run by: Yorkshire District Anglers Association (YDAA)
Access: Day ticket
River Ouse Widdington
River stretch · River Ouse (Yorkshire)
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers (YDAA)
Access: Members only
River Ouse Poppleton
River stretch · River Ouse (Yorkshire)
Run by: York District Angling Association (YDAA)
Access: Day ticket
River Ouse Acaster
River stretch · River Ouse (Yorkshire)
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers
Access: Members only
River Swale – Village Fishery, Helperby
River stretch · River Swale
Run by: Helperby & Brafferton Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Brompton-on-Swale beat, River Swale
River stretch · River Swale
Run by: Richmond & District Angling Society (RADAS)
Access: Day ticket
Easby Waters, River Swale
River stretch · River Swale
Run by: Richmond & District Angling Society
Access: Day ticket
Nutwith stretch of the River Ure
River stretch · River Ure
Run by: Swinton Estate
Access: Day ticket
River Swale – Skipton Bridge (Holme Farm Length)
River stretch · River Swale
Run by: Thirsk Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Sleningford Watermill fishing beat, River Ure
River stretch · River Ure
Run by: Sleningford Watermill Caravan & Camping Park
Access: Day ticket
River Swale – Catterick Bridge
River stretch · River Swale
Run by: Richmond & District Angling Society (RADAS)
Access: Day ticket
River Ure Aldborough
River stretch · River Ure
Run by: Thirsk Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
Broken Brae
River stretch · River Swale
Run by: Richmond & District Angling Society
Access: Day ticket
Ripon Piscatorial Association River Ure – Streams and Deep Water Sections
River stretch · River Ure
Run by: Ripon Piscatorial Association
Access: Day ticket
The Falls and The Batts, River Swale
River stretch · River Swale
Run by: Richmond & District Angling Society
Access: Day ticket
Southbank Jervaulx stretch of the River Ure (The Blue Lion Beat)
River stretch · River Ure
Run by: The Blue Lion
Access: Day ticket
Marske Waters, River Swale
River stretch · River Swale
Run by: Richmond & District Angling Society
Access: Day ticket
Hawes and High Abbotside Water — Upper River Ure around Hawes
River stretch · River Ure
Run by: Hawes and High Abbotside Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
Round Howe, River Swale
River stretch · River Swale
Run by: Richmond & District Angling Society
Access: Day ticket
Bolton Estate River Ure Fishing — Bolton Hall / Wensley beats
River stretch · River Ure
Run by: Bolton Estate
Access: Day ticket
Iron Banks Wood
River stretch · River Swale
Run by: Richmond & District Angling Society
Access: Day ticket
Green Bridge Waters, River Swale
River stretch · River Swale
Run by: Richmond & District Angling Society
Access: Day ticket
Cundall Lodge Farm Fishery, River Swale
River stretch · River Swale
Run by: Cundall Lodge Farm Fishery
Access: Day ticket
Derwent Anglers’ Club River Derwent stretch, Waters Meet to East Ayton Weir
River stretch · River Derwent (Yorkshire)
Run by: Derwent Anglers’ Club
Access: Members only
River Derwent Stamford Bridge to Kexby
River stretch · River Derwent (Yorkshire)
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers (YDAA)
Access: Day ticket
River Derwent Howsham
River stretch · River Derwent (Yorkshire)
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers (YDAA)
Access: Members only
River Derwent Kirkham
River stretch · River Derwent (Yorkshire)
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers
Access: Members only
River Derwent at Breighton and Gunby
River stretch · River Derwent (Yorkshire)
Run by: Hull & District Anglers’ Association
Access: Members only
River Derwent Sutton upon Derwent
River stretch · River Derwent (Yorkshire)
Run by: York & District Amalgamation of Anglers (YDAA), jointly with Leeds & District Amalgamated Society of Anglers
Access: Day ticket or members
River Derwent at Elvington, above and below Elvington Bridge
River stretch · River Derwent (Yorkshire)
Run by: Hull & District Anglers’ Association
Access: Members only
Dorset
Todber Manor Fisheries
Sturminster Newton · DT10 1JB
Lakes: Big Hayes (Pre-book only), Little Hayes (Pre-book only), Paddock (Pre-book only), Willow Bank (Pre-book only), Wadmill (Day ticket), Homeground (Pre-book only), Hill View (Day ticket), Ash (Day ticket)
Opening times: Monday–Saturday 08:00–18:00; Sunday 08:00–14:30; these are not stated as lake-access hours.
Coking Farm Fishery
Gillingham · SP8 5SF
Lakes: Birch (Pre-book only), Alder (Day ticket), Oak (Pre-book only), Meadow (Pre-book only), Woodland (Pre-book only), Long (Pre-book only), Rush (Pre-book only), Chestnut (Day ticket)
Opening times: Alder walk-in day tickets start 09:00. Shop: daily 09:00–17:00.
Revels Fishery
Dorchester · DT2 7TW
Lakes: Match (Day ticket), Dead Tree (Day ticket), Canal (Day ticket), Desperation (Day ticket), Middle (Day ticket), Specimen lake (Day ticket), Trout lakes — referenced in concession exclusions (Day ticket)
Opening times: open all year round
Whitemoor Lakes
Wimborne Minster · BH21 7DA
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Canal Lake (Day ticket), Chester’s Lake (Day ticket), Little Chester’s Pool (Day ticket), Old Stock Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open seven days a week according to the official website. Daylight opening hours vary; the local club advises checking before visiting.
Higher Kingcombe Coarse Fishing
Toller Porcorum · DT2 0EH
Lakes: Lodge Lake (Day ticket), Two Island Lake (Day ticket), Specimen Lake (Day ticket), General coarse-fishing lakes (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open all year. Lodge Lake: sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset or 10pm, whichever is earlier. Night fishing is allowed on Two Island and Specimen lakes for DDAS members, limited to 48 hours in any 72-hour period.
Royalty Fishery, River Avon, Christchurch
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: South West Lakes Trust
Access: Day ticket or night ticket
Lower Winkton, River Avon (Hampshire), Dorset
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Christchurch Angling Club
Access: Members and accompanied guests
Upper Winkton, River Avon (Hampshire), Dorset
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Christchurch Angling Club
Access: Members only — holiday membership available
Sopley Main River, River Avon (Hampshire), Dorset–Hampshire boundary
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Christchurch Angling Club
Access: Members only
Lower Severals & Avon Castle, River Avon (Hampshire), Dorset–Hampshire boundary
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Ringwood & District Anglers Association
Access: Members and guest tickets
Bisterne Fishery, River Avon (Hampshire), Week Farm access on the Dorset side
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: The Bisterne Estate
Access: Day ticket or club members — confirm availability
Ringwood Fishery, River Avon (Hampshire), Dorset–Hampshire boundary
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Christchurch Angling Club
Access: Members and permitted guests; no public day tickets
Severals, River Avon (Hampshire), Dorset–Hampshire boundary
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: Ringwood & District Anglers Association
Access: Members and guest tickets
Lower Avon mouth at Stanpit Bank–Claypool, Christchurch, Dorset
River stretch · River Avon (Hampshire)
Run by: South West Lakes Trust
Access: Day ticket or annual permit
Sowley, Fiddleford Pool and Trail Bridge downstream to Wesper Brook
River stretch · Dorset Stour
Run by: Sturminster and Hinton Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
Pressham Wood
River stretch · Dorset Stour
Run by: Blandford & District Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
Hammoon Stretch
River stretch · Dorset Stour
Run by: Sturminster and Hinton Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
Throop Beat 2 — New Weir to Blackwater Bridge
River stretch · Dorset Stour
Run by: Ringwood & District Anglers Association
Access: Day ticket
Colber Stretch – Sturminster Newton
River stretch · Dorset Stour
Run by: Sturminster and Hinton Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
Bridge Meadow
River stretch · Dorset Stour
Run by: Blandford & District Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
Shillingstone (Haywards Bridge)
River stretch · Dorset Stour
Run by: Dorchester & District Angling Society
Access: Members only
Parley
River stretch · Dorset Stour
Run by: Ringwood & District Anglers Association
Access: Club members or guest ticket
Crown Meadows (Bryanston Park)
River stretch · Dorset Stour
Run by: Blandford & District Angling Club
Access: Club members only
Little Hanford (Chesil Farm)
River stretch · Dorset Stour
Run by: Dorchester & District Angling Society
Access: Club members / Exchange Book holders
Nutford Farm
River stretch · Dorset Stour
Run by: Blandford & District Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
Blandford
River stretch · Dorset Stour
Run by: Ringwood & District Anglers Association
Access: Day ticket or members
Merseyside
Lingmere Fishery
Moreton · CH46 4TB
Lakes: Pleasure Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Claremont Farm Fishery
Bebington · CH63 4JB
Lakes: Coarse lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Gates open at 7am. Gates close at 7pm sharp.
Sankey Canal
St Helens · WA12 8RB
Lakes: Sankey Canal Upper Pound (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
East Riding of Yorkshire
Oakland Waters
Snaith · DN14 0AP
Lakes: Horseshoe Lake (Day ticket), Round Lake (Day ticket), Roadside Carp Lake (Day ticket), Specimen Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: General fishing hours are 07:00 until dusk, except booked specimen night fishing. No admission after 20:00.
Rush Lyvars Fishing Lake
Hedon · HU12 8JU
Lakes: Rush Lyvars Fishing Lake complex (Day ticket)
Opening times: Listed open all year; one directory gives 07:00-19:00 daily, while the fishing listing says closed on Mondays and Tuesdays from November 1 to April 1.
Pocklington Canal
Pocklington · YO42 1NW
Lakes: Pocklington Canal (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Driffield Navigation
Driffield · YO25 8NX
Lakes: Wansford canal section (Syndicate), Canal Head, Driffield (Syndicate)
Opening times: 5:00am to 10:00pm; night fishing is not permitted.
Cumbria
Ratherheath Tarn
Kendal · LA8 9JR
Lakes: Ratherheath Tarn (Day ticket)
Opening times: Open year-round, subject to shooting closures; check gate notices and published dates. Day fishing runs from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.
Hall More Fishery
Milnthorpe · LA7 7BP
Lakes: Coarse lake (Day ticket), Game lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: 8am until sunset
Carleton Hill Fishery
Carlisle · CA4 0BJ
Lakes: Chub Pond (Syndicate), Wires Pond (Syndicate), Trees Pond (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Whins Pond
Penrith · CA11 8RP
Lakes: Whins Pond (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Durham
Aldin Grange Lakes
Durham · DH7 7AR
Lakes: Blackbird (Day ticket), Swallow (Day ticket), Woodpecker (Day ticket), Skylark (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket)
Opening times: 7am until dusk, closing no later than 9pm
Derwent Reservoir
Consett · DH8 9TT
Lakes: Derwent Reservoir (Day ticket)
Opening times: 08:00–20:00 or sunset, whichever comes first.
Eden Grange Fishery
Shildon · DL4 2QD
Lakes: Hackworth Lake (Day ticket), Match Pond (Day ticket), Runswater (Day ticket)
Opening times: Summer hours, from 1 April: Monday–Saturday 08:00–19:00; Sunday 08:00–17:00. Summer gates close at 19:30 Monday–Saturday and 17:30 Sunday. Winter hours, from 1 September: Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00; weekends 08:00–17:00. Winter gates close at 17:30. No admission after 16:00; the tackle shop closes at 16:00.
Gloucestershire
Gloucester and Sharpness Canal
Gloucester · GL2 5LE
Lakes: Monk Meadow to the former railway bridge at Purton Lower (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Horseshoe Lake
Lechlade · GL7 3QQ
Lakes: Horseshoe Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: The fishery is open year-round, subject to closures and restrictions. From 1 April to 31 October, weekday office/shop hours are 9am–4pm; Saturday shop hours are 9am–12 noon, with no arrivals after noon. From 1 November to 31 March, weekday office/shop hours are 9am–3pm; Saturday and Sunday day-ticket arrivals are closed. No day-ticket arrivals are accepted on Sundays. Opening times can vary because of staffing and adverse weather.
Whelford Pools Fishery
Fairford · GL7 4DT
Lakes: Top Lake (Day ticket), Willow Pool (Pre-book only), Barley Pool (Pre-book only), Bramble Mere (Pre-book only)
Opening times: The fishery gate is normally open from 7am to 9:30pm daily. A £20 charge applies for opening the gate outside the normal gate hours.
Horcott Lakes
Fairford · GL7 4BX
Lakes: Main Lake (Day ticket), Scout Lake (Day ticket), Tench Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day-ticket arrivals are from 7am. 24-, 48- and 72-hour tickets start at 1pm; anglers may arrive from 11:30am to look around. Scout Lake sessions run from 10am to 10am, with arrival from 9am. The on-site tackle shop is stated to open 9am–4pm daily.
Harescombe Fisheries
Harescombe · GL4 0XD
Lakes: Field Lake (Day ticket), Meadow Lake (Day ticket), Pasture Lake (Day ticket), Match Lake (Syndicate), Doughnut Lake (Syndicate)
Opening times: The lakes open at 7am. Closing time is 5pm from November through March and 6pm from April through October. The café is open Monday 8:30am–2pm, Tuesday 7am–2pm, Wednesday 8:30am–2pm, Thursday 7am–2pm, Friday 8:30am–2pm, Saturday 7am–2pm and Sunday 7am–2pm.
Cotswold Water Park Fisheries
Cirencester · GL7 5UZ
Lakes: Bradleys Lake (Day ticket), The Pike Lake (Day ticket), Wood Pool (Day ticket), Little Horseshoe (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Lydney Canal
Lydney · GL15 4EN
Lakes: Lydney Canal (Day ticket), Lydney Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Severn — Deerhurst & Apperley
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association
Access: Members only
River Severn — Birds Meadow, The Mythe, Tewkesbury
River stretch · River Severn
Run by: Birmingham Anglers Association Limited
Access: Members only
Neath Port Talbot
Swansea
Swansea Canal
Clydach · SA6 5EJ
Lakes: Clydach to Godre'r Graig (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
White Springs Fishery
Pontarddulais · SA4 8QG
Lakes: Specimen Lake (Pre-book only), Big Pit Lake (Day ticket), Pleasure Lake (Day ticket), New Match Lake (Day ticket), Canal Lake (Day ticket)
Opening times: Day-ticket hours are 8am to 8pm in summer and 8am to dusk in winter. Fishing and camping are available 24 hours. The shop is open daily from 8am to 6:30pm. A 24-hour-ticket arrival after 6:30pm must be arranged in advance.
Herefordshire
Docklow Pools
Docklow · HR6 0RU
Lakes: Mickey Mouse (Day ticket), Moby Dick (Day ticket), Figure of Eight (Day ticket), Match Pool (Pre-book only), Farmer Jack (Syndicate), The Snake (Syndicate), Tench Pool (Syndicate), Major Bill (Syndicate)
Opening times: Day-ticket fishing starts after dawn and ends one hour before dark. The official page advises calling Docklow Tackle Shop before visiting to check opening hours. Drennan lists the tackle shop as open 8am–5pm Monday–Saturday and 8am–1pm Sunday; confirm before travelling.
River Wye
Ross-on-Wye · HR9 7BS
Lakes: Town Water (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Bishopswood Fishery
Ross-on-Wye · HR9 5QT
Lakes: Lower Bishopswood (Day ticket), Upper Bishopswood (Syndicate)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
The Moors Fishery
Leominster · HR4 8QF
Lakes: Main water ()
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Wellington Pools Fishery
Hereford · HR4 8DT
Lakes: Wellington Pools (Day ticket)
Opening times: Dawn until dusk every day. Night fishing is available by prior arrangement only.
Hereford Angling Club Lakes and Pools
Hereford · HR2 8NG
Lakes: Brookmeadow/Pencoyd Pool (Pre-book only), Belmont Pool (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Brookmeadow Pool: open all year round, subject to closures and association notices; fishing starts at sunrise and the pool must be cleared by 8pm. Belmont Pool: fishing permitted from sunrise to sunset only.
Tresseck Fishery
Kingstone · HR2 6QH
Lakes: Tresseck and Red Rails beat (Day ticket)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
River Wye – Belmont – City South Bank
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Hereford & District Angling Association
Access: Day tickets available
River Wye – Ross-on-Wye Town Water
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Ross on Wye Angling Club
Access: Day ticket
River Wye – Symonds Yat – Beats 1 & 2
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Newport Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
River Wye – Hereford – Eign
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Hereford & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
River Wye – Bredwardine – Moccas Fishery Day-Ticket Water
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: The Red Lion Hotel (Moccas Fishery)
Access: Day ticket
River Wye – Brockhampton – Dean & Chapter
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Brockhampton Fishery
Access: Day ticket
River Wye – Strangford – Brockhampton Fishery
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Brockhampton Fishery
Access: Day ticket
River Wye – Belmont – Tennis Courts
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Hereford & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
River Wye – Holme Lacy – Luggs Mouth to Lucksall
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Hereford & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
River Wye – Hereford – Bartonsham
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Hereford & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
River Wye – Belmont City North Bank
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Hereford & District Angling Association
Access: Day ticket or members
River Wye – Letton Court Fishery
River stretch · River Wye
Run by: Letton Court Fishery
Access: Day ticket or 24-hour ticket
Carmarthenshire
Ceredigion
Isle of Anglesey
Greater London
Thorney Weir Fishery
Feltham · UB7 7RT
Lakes: Thorney Weir lake (Day ticket), Mets lake (Day ticket), Lake 3 (Day ticket)
Opening times: 07:00-21:00. Gates are locked from 21:00 to 07:00. Out-of-hours access may incur a £20 callout charge.
Walthamstow Reservoirs
Walthamstow · N17 9NH
Lakes: Reservoir 1 (Day ticket), Reservoir 2 (Day ticket), Reservoir 3 (Day ticket), Reservoir 4 (Day ticket), Reservoir 5 (Day ticket), East Warwick Reservoir (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Opening is normally during daylight hours; anglers should call the ranger for exact current times. Night fishing is advertised for the first and third weekends of each month.
Hertford Union Canal
London · E3 5GG
Lakes: Whole Hertford Union Canal / Waterway Wanderers stretch (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Regent’s Canal
London · NW8 7BX
Lakes: Regent’s Canal (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Grand Union Canal – Brentford Stretch
Brentford · TW8 8HP
Lakes: Grand Union Canal – Brentford Stretch (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
East Dunbartonshire
Highland
Argyll and Bute
Crinan Canal
Crinan · PA31 8SW
Lakes: Crinan Canal, locks 9 to 13 (Pre-book only), Crinan Canal feeder reservoirs (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Seasonal. During the 2026 summer canal season: 08:30-17:00, seven days per week, from 1 May 2026 to 2 October 2026. From 5 October 2026, canal transit and basin operations were by request and pre-scheduled on Mondays or Fridays. Normal weekend operations are closed during winter.
Crinan Canal – Argyll Stretch
Crinan · PA31 8SW
Lakes: Crinan Canal – Locks 9–13 stretch (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Seasonal opening hours are listed; no specific daily angling hours are published. The 2026 navigation season runs from 1 May to 2 October 2026, with navigation hours of 08:30–17:00, seven days per week during summer. These are not angling-only opening hours.
North Lanarkshire
Isle of Wight
Pembrokeshire
Stirlingshire
Lake of Menteith
Aberfoyle · FK8 3RA
Lakes: Main Lake (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Monday–Sunday, 8am–5pm/11pm; the page does not clearly assign each closing time to a particular session. Late-day sessions run 2pm–10pm from 1 May to 15 August 2026.
Forth and Clyde Canal – Falkirk Stretch
Falkirk · FK1 4PE
Lakes: Falkirk Stretch (Pre-book only), Falkirk Flight, locks 3–16 (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
County Durham
River Wear
Durham · DH1 1SW
Lakes: Durham City to Frankland Prison stretch (Pre-book only), Moorhouse Woods / Rainton Park Wood (Pre-book only), Low Grange Farm (Pre-book only), Brasside West Water (Pre-book only), Brasside East Water (Pre-book only), Brasside Back Water (Pre-book only), Brasside Canal (Pre-book only), Brasside New Pond (Pre-book only)
Opening times: Not published — give them a ring before you go.
Aldin Grange Fishery
Newton Aycliffe · DH7 7AR
Lakes: Swallow (Day ticket), Skylark (Day ticket), Blackbird (Day ticket), Woodpecker (Day ticket), Kingfisher (Day ticket)
Opening times: 7am until dusk, no later than 9pm.
Gainford Riverside – River Tees from St Mary's Well to Barforth Wath
River stretch · River Tees
Run by: Gainford Riverside Trust
Access: Day ticket
Raby Estate Upper Tees – North Bank between Cauldron Snout and Dent Bank
River stretch · River Tees
Run by: Raby Estates
Access: Day ticket or members
Blackwell Waters – River Tees between Blackwell Road Bridge and Blackwell Pumping Station
River stretch · River Tees
Run by: Darlington Anglers Club
Access: Day ticket or members
High Coniscliffe Waters – River Tees between High Coniscliffe and Merrybent
River stretch · River Tees
Run by: Darlington Anglers Club
Access: Day ticket
Nags Head and Oxney Flatts Waters
River stretch · River Tees
Run by: Darlington Anglers Club
Access: Day ticket
Barnard Castle Angling Club – River Tees, Barnard Castle section
River stretch · River Tees
Run by: Barnard Castle Angling Club
Access: Day ticket or members
Darlington Anglers' Club River Tees waters — Cleasby to Croft section
River stretch · River Tees
Run by: Darlington Anglers Club
Access: Day ticket
Cotherstone Fly Fishing Club – River Tees water at Cotherstone
River stretch · River Tees
Run by: Cotherstone Fly Fishing Club
Access: Members only
Darlington Brown Trout AA North Bank – River Tees
River stretch · River Tees
Run by: Darlington Brown Trout Angling Association
Access: Day ticket
Tees North – Meeting of the Waters
River stretch · River Tees
Run by: Darlington Fly Fishers Club
Access: Club members or guest ticket
Strathmore Estate Upper Tees – south/west bank from Middleton-in-Teesdale towards High Force
River stretch · River Tees
Run by: Strathmore Estate
Access: Day ticket
Tees South
River stretch · River Tees
Run by: Darlington Fly Fishers Club
Access: Members only