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Holme Grange Fishery
Holme Grange Fishery is a friendly, all-year venue near Wokingham with one principal lake, carp to around 36lb and a useful mix of coarse species. It suits beginners, families and anglers after a proper carp lump without needing a syndicate ticket.
“7.7/10 — Carp to approximately 36lb plus roach, bream, perch and tench gives the lake a solid mix of targets.”
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The lowdown
Holme Grange Fishery sits on Redlake Lane near Wokingham, with the lake tucked beside Holme Grange Craft Village and the Crooked Billet pub. It’s also described as being around Finchampstead and Crowthorne, so there are a few local pins flying about — but the venue itself is nice and clear to find.
- 1 lake: Holme Grange Fishery Lake
- Fish: carp, roach, bream, perch, tench
- Tickets from: Adult day ticket, 1 rod — £12
- Find it: Wokingham · RG40 3BF
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The full rundown on Holme Grange Fishery
Holme Grange Fishery sits on Redlake Lane near Wokingham, with the lake tucked beside Holme Grange Craft Village and the Crooked Billet pub. It’s also described as being around Finchampstead and Crowthorne, so there are a few local pins flying about — but the venue itself is nice and clear to find.
There’s one principal fishing lake here, a former gravel irrigation reservoir reported at roughly 2–3 acres. Published descriptions differ on the exact size, so treat that figure as approximate. There are around 20–25 pegs listed, giving the place a fairly manageable feel rather than a giant waterside trek.
The water ranges from about 1 metre at its shallowest to roughly 6 metres at maximum depth. That gives anglers a decent spread of depth to explore, with carp present to approximately 36lb. Roach are reported to around 3lb, with bream, perch and tench also in the mix.
It’s pitched at both coarse anglers and specimen carp fishers, which is a handy combination. One session could mean keeping things simple after mixed species; another might be geared towards a proper carp campaign. The family-friendly and beginner-friendly setup makes it a less intimidating place for newer anglers too.
Tickets are available for one or two rods, with junior, concession and disability rates listed. Overnight and 24-hour options are available, and night fishing is allowed under the stated age rules. Day tickets should be bought at the cabin before fishing starts, although anglers can begin if the cabin is unstaffed and the bailiff will issue the ticket later.
The practical stuff is bob on for a day out. There’s parking, toilets, a tackle shop and food on site, including burgers, breakfast items and homemade meals. The shop also sells bait, tackle, accessories, drinks and snacks, while selected tackle can be hired for day sessions.
For a first go, it makes sense to arrive organised with the required unhooking mat, landing net and carp-care kit. With depths changing across the reservoir and a mix of carp and coarse fish present, there’s scope to tailor the session to the target. Just check the latest winter hours and booking arrangements before setting off — especially for an overnight or 24-hour trip.
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Holme Grange Fishery FAQs
Where do I buy a day ticket?
Buy it at the cabin before fishing starts. If the cabin is unstaffed, anglers may start and the bailiff will issue the ticket later.
Can I book an overnight or 24-hour session?
Yes. Overnight and 24-hour sessions can be booked by telephone or email. A 50% deposit is required to secure bookings.
Can I bring a non-angling guest?
A daytime non-angling guest ticket is £10 and is limited to one guest per angler. No junior non-angling guests are permitted, and no non-fishing guests are allowed overnight.
How are payments made?
Payments are stated as cash only, with card facilities planned or being added.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
There's tackle shop on site, so you can grab bits on the day. For anything bigger, stock up before you leave home — or order online in advance.
Do I need to bring food?
There's hot food, drinks and snacks listed, but opening times vary, so pack snacks and plenty of water just in case — especially on a long session.
Are there toilets on site?
Yes — the fishery lists toilets.
Is there parking, and how close is it to the swims?
Yes — car parking. Walks to the further pegs can be a trek, so a barrow helps.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
RG40 3BF.
How much is a ticket?
Adult day ticket, 1 rod: £12; Adult day ticket, 2 rods: £16; Junior, concession or disability day ticket, 1 rod: £10; Junior, concession or disability day ticket, 2 rods: £14; Overnight ticket, 2 rods, normally 4:00pm to 8:00am: £20; 24-hour ticket, 2 rods: £27; Daytime non-angling guest ticket: £10, limited to one guest per angler. Prices last checked 2026-10-08 — they can change, so check before you go.
Can I just turn up, or do I need to book?
Day tickets are available on Holme Grange Fishery Lake. Busy weekends can fill up, so ring ahead if you've got your heart set on a swim.
What fish are in there?
Across the lakes you'll find carp, roach, bream, perch, tench. See each lake tab for which fish live where.
How many lakes are there?
1 — Holme Grange Fishery Lake (Approximately 2–3 acres; published descriptions differ).
Is night fishing allowed?
Yes — Night fishing is available by overnight or 24-hour ticket. No non-fishing guests are permitted overnight.
Can I bring my dog?
Not covered in the rules we've checked. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Are bait boats allowed?
We haven't seen a bait-boat rule listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Do I need barbless hooks?
It depends — Older listings state that barbless hooks are required, so check the current rule before fishing.
Do I need my own unhooking mat or cradle?
Bring one either way — most fisheries expect it and the fish deserve it.
Is it suitable for disabled anglers?
We haven't seen disabled access listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Do I need a rod licence?
Yes — anyone 13 or over fishing in England and Wales needs an Environment Agency rod licence (or Natural Resources Wales in Wales), on top of your fishery ticket.
When's the best time of year to fish here?
Late spring through autumn is prime for most species. Check our live weather edge for this venue before you go — it updates daily.
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Holme Grange Fishery Lake: a compact former gravel irrigation reservoir with carp to around 36lb and a handy mixed coarse head.
- Size
- Approximately 2–3 acres; published descriptions differ
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, roach, bream, perch, tench
This is the fishery’s one principal lake, with around 20–25 fishing pegs listed. Depths are reported from approximately 1 metre up to about 6 metres, so there’s plenty of variation in the water despite the modest footprint.
The lake is suitable for both coarse and specimen carp fishing. Carp, roach, bream, perch and tench are reported, giving anglers a few different ways to approach a session.
Carp are present to approximately 36 lb; roach are present to approximately 3 lb.
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Suits
- Beginners and family groups wanting a friendly coarse venue
- Carp anglers after a day, overnight or 24-hour ticket
Maybe not for
- Anglers specifically after a large complex with several lakes to choose from
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Holme Grange Fishery Lake
carp
A bigger bed of bait at range
On a big lake with gravel bars, a good bed of bait on or behind a bar gives roaming fish a reason to stop and feed for longer.
- Find a clean, hard spot with a marker float and clip up so every cast lands on it.
- Spread the bait with a spod or throwing stick — little and often.
- Mix boilies, pellet and particles so there's always something left for the fish to graze.
- Match the hookbait to the freebies.
carp
Zigs in the warmer months
In clear, deep water carp often sit up in the layers on warm days. A zig is the only way to get a bait in front of them.
- Start at half depth and move up or down a foot at a time until you get bites.
- Black or foam hookbaits work well on bright days.
- Keep it simple — no freebies needed.
roach
Float maggot for roach
On a mixed lake a waggler and a pint of maggots is the easiest way to keep the float going under all day.
- Feed six to ten maggots every cast.
- Shallow up if bites come on the drop.
- Size 18 hook and light hooklength.
bream
Groundbait feeder at range for bream
Bream shoal up and graze over open, silty areas. A steady stream of groundbait in one spot keeps a shoal in front of you.
- Clip up and hit the same spot every cast.
- Start with 8–10 feeders quickly, then recast every 5 minutes.
- Worm, maggot or corn on a size 14–16.
Holme Grange Fishery Lake FAQs
How big is the lake?
It is reported as approximately 2–3 acres, although published descriptions differ.
What fish are in the lake?
Reported species are carp, roach, bream, perch and tench. Carp are present to approximately 36lb and roach to approximately 3lb.
What's the lake record on Holme Grange Fishery Lake?
Going by what the fishery says: Carp are present to approximately 36 lb; roach are present to approximately 3 lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Holme Grange Fishery Lake?
carp, roach, bream, perch, tench. Carp are present to approximately 36 lb; roach are present to approximately 3 lb.
How big is Holme Grange Fishery Lake and how many swims?
Around Approximately 2–3 acres; published descriptions differ acres. A compact former gravel irrigation reservoir with carp to around 36lb and a handy mixed coarse head..
Which baits work well on Holme Grange Fishery Lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Holme Grange Fishery Lake further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Holme Grange Fishery Lake get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.
What weather suits bigger catches on Holme Grange Fishery Lake?
A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Holme Grange Fishery before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Holme Grange Fishery Lake?
Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.
Can I fish Holme Grange Fishery Lake on a day ticket?
Yes — Holme Grange Fishery Lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Adult day ticket, 1 rod £12; Adult day ticket, 2 rods £16; Junior, concession or disability day ticket, 1 rod £10; Junior, concession or disability day ticket, 2 rods £14; Overnight ticket, 2 rods, normally 4:00pm to 8:00am £20; 24-hour ticket, 2 rods £27; Daytime non-angling guest ticket £10, limited to one guest per angler (last checked 2026-10-08).
Is night fishing allowed on Holme Grange Fishery Lake?
Yes — Night fishing is available by overnight or 24-hour ticket. No non-fishing guests are permitted overnight.
Who does Holme Grange Fishery Lake suit?
Good for: Beginners and family groups wanting a friendly coarse venue; Carp anglers after a day, overnight or 24-hour ticket. Less suited to: Anglers specifically after a large complex with several lakes to choose from.
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- Must
Do I need an Environment Agency rod licence?
All anglers need a valid Environment Agency rod licence.
- Must
Do I need to bring fish-care equipment?
Anglers must bring an unhooking mat, landing net and carp-care kit.
- Yes
Can I fish overnight?
Night fishing is available by overnight or 24-hour ticket. No non-fishing guests are permitted overnight.
- Must
Are there age restrictions for night fishing?
Children under 7 are not permitted to night fish. Children aged 7–11 may night fish only with a parent or guardian. Anglers aged 12–17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Must
Do children need an adult on site?
The minimum age on site is 5 years, and anglers aged 12 or younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- No
Are tickets transferable?
Tickets are non-transferable and valid only on the day purchased.
- Only if
Are barbless hooks required?
Older listings state that barbless hooks are required, so check the current rule before fishing.
Taken from the fishery’s own pages, last checked 8 October 2026. Rules change — always check with the fishery before you go.
Rules and prices change through the season. Follow and we'll flag changes the fishery or other anglers report.
Tips & guides worth reading
How we'd fish each lake
Our own suggestions, worked out from each lake's features, its main fish and the venue rules. They're tried-and-tested methods, not reports from this venue, so watch the water and ask in the tackle shop on the day.
Holme Grange Fishery Lake
carp
A bigger bed of bait at range
On a big lake with gravel bars, a good bed of bait on or behind a bar gives roaming fish a reason to stop and feed for longer.
- Find a clean, hard spot with a marker float and clip up so every cast lands on it.
- Spread the bait with a spod or throwing stick — little and often.
- Mix boilies, pellet and particles so there's always something left for the fish to graze.
- Match the hookbait to the freebies.
carp
Zigs in the warmer months
In clear, deep water carp often sit up in the layers on warm days. A zig is the only way to get a bait in front of them.
- Start at half depth and move up or down a foot at a time until you get bites.
- Black or foam hookbaits work well on bright days.
- Keep it simple — no freebies needed.
roach
Float maggot for roach
On a mixed lake a waggler and a pint of maggots is the easiest way to keep the float going under all day.
- Feed six to ten maggots every cast.
- Shallow up if bites come on the drop.
- Size 18 hook and light hooklength.
bream
Groundbait feeder at range for bream
Bream shoal up and graze over open, silty areas. A steady stream of groundbait in one spot keeps a shoal in front of you.
- Clip up and hit the same spot every cast.
- Start with 8–10 feeders quickly, then recast every 5 minutes.
- Worm, maggot or corn on a size 14–16.
Good background reading. Most of it is a few years old, so treat it as a starting point and ask on the day.
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What anglers reckon
7.7/10 from Tackle Index: Carp to approximately 36lb plus roach, bream, perch and tench gives the lake a solid mix of targets.
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Checked Sept '26 — “Holme Grange Fishery is a friendly, all-year venue near Wokingham with one principal lake, carp to around 36lb and a useful mix of coarse species. It suits beginners, families and anglers after a proper carp lump without needing a syndicate ticket.”
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