Tingrith Fisheries

Tingrith Fisheries sits in Tingrith, Bedfordshire, alongside the Woburn Abbey Estate. It’s a proper old-school fishery, with the site having been established for over 50 years. The lakes are set among mature countryside, so it sounds like one for anglers who enjoy a quieter, more traditional session rather than a polished commercial-venue setup.

• 1 lake: Carp lake
• Fish: carp, crucian, tench, bream, roach, rudd, perch, chub
• Tickets from: Pre-booked guest ticket, two rods for one day — £12
• Find it: Tingrith · MK17 9EW

Based on how each lake is set up — not a ranking.

Tingrith Fisheries sits in Tingrith, Bedfordshire, alongside the Woburn Abbey Estate. It’s a proper old-school fishery, with the site having been established for over 50 years. The lakes are set among mature countryside, so it sounds like one for anglers who enjoy a quieter, more traditional session rather than a polished commercial-venue setup.

The complex has three individual lakes covering roughly 21–23 acres altogether. One separate listing describes a carp lake of approximately 5 acres, while the fishery as a whole is billed as both a coarse and carp/specimen venue. That gives you a fair bit of scope, whether you fancy sitting behind carp gear or keeping busy with a mixed bag.

Reported species include common, mirror and ghost carp, along with crucian carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, perch, chub, golden orfe and catfish. So there’s plenty to aim at. Carp and specimen anglers have obvious options, while the wider mix should suit anyone who likes switching things up when the fish aren’t exactly on the munch.

The key thing to know is that Tingrith is primarily members-only. There are no ordinary day tickets, so this isn’t a case of chucking the gear in the motor and turning up for a cheeky last-minute session. Pre-booked guests can fish when accompanied by a member. The listed guest ticket is £12 for two rods for one day, and it must be booked at least one day ahead.

Members have access cards for the fishery gates, and only members’ cars are permitted on site. Gates must be closed behind you, so keep an eye on the basics and don’t leave access open. Ten free night-fishing sessions are listed as included with membership, but night fishing needs booking or prior arrangement. Members are generally expected to fish during daylight unless a night session has been sorted.

The rules are very much fish-care first. Barbless hooks only, a maximum of two rods, and every angler needs a landing net and unhooking mat. Lure fishing, live or dead baiting, bait boats, similar devices, fixed method rigs and fixed bolt rigs are prohibited. Carp sacks are banned too, and all fish must be returned alive. Bring the right kit, keep things tidy, and leave no discarded line behind.

Before travelling, get the current membership and guest arrangements confirmed, along with access details and facilities. A tackle shop, food and drink, toilets and disabled access are reported, but availability should be checked first. The historic contact number is the fishery, while a current third-party listing gives the fishery, so verify which one is active. For a new venue, ask about the best lake for your target species, permitted bait and any swim-specific points. That little bit of planning can save a proper faff on the bank.

Good background reading. Most of it is a few years old, so treat it as a starting point and ask on the day.

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• Our read

  Checked Sept '26 — “Tingrith Fisheries is a long-established, members-first coarse and carp complex near Woburn Abbey Estate. There are three lakes across roughly 21–23 acres, with pre-booked guest fishing available when accompanied by a member.”

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