Fishery guide · Nottinghamshire
Carburton Forge Dam
Carburton Forge Dam in Nottinghamshire. How you get on isn't confirmed yet. Check the access and rules before heading out.
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Carburton Forge Dam at a glance
- Fish here
- Not listed yet
- How you get on
- Not confirmed. Check with the fishery
- Tickets
- Price not published
- Ask the fishery before you travel.
- Where
- Carburton
- Rules
- Bait, hook and night rules for each lake.
Details last checked 25 October 2026. Rules and prices can change, so check with the fishery before you travel.
Not confirmed yet
Postcode · How you get on (day ticket, booking or syndicate) · Fish species · Ticket prices · Venue rules
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Our quick take
“—/10 — Carburton Forge Dam in Nottinghamshire. How you get on isn't confirmed yet. Check the access and rules before heading out.”
Our own summary and venue score from the details we checked. It isn't a customer rating, and angler reviews are kept separate.
From a fishing directory · not confirmed by the venue
- How you get on
- The listing provides a telephone number and email address for enquiries.
- Prices listed
- A single-rod permit costs £85.00. · A double-rod permit costs £110.00. · A junior permit for someone below 16 costs £35.00 for a single rod.
The lowdown
Here's the useful stuff for Carburton Forge Dam, as listed on the venue's own website when checked on 2026-10-25.
- 3 lakes: Great Lake, Carburton Forge Dam, Carburton Dam
- Fish:
- Find it: Carburton
Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish here
We haven't found verified local tips for this water yet, so what's below is general practical advice for the fish listed — not reports from here.
The venue doesn't list its species, so we haven't guessed what to target. Ask the venue or a local tackle shop.
Fished Carburton Forge Dam? Share what worked (or what didn't). Blanks count too — they help other anglers more than you'd think. No swim spots or private details are shown publicly.
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How busy was it?
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Around the fishery
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The full rundown on Carburton Forge Dam
Here's the useful stuff for Carburton Forge Dam, as listed on the venue's own website when checked on 2026-10-25.
Not confirmed yet: Postcode, How you get on (day ticket, booking or syndicate), Fish species, Ticket prices, Venue rules. We'd rather leave a gap than guess, so check these with the fishery before you go.
We've also popped in a few extra bits listed in a fishing directory. They're in our own words, marked clearly and not confirmed by the venue, so treat them as a heads-up rather than gospel.
The details below are the venue's published information, not catch statistics or a ranking of baits. General starting methods are labelled separately; they aren't proof of what works best here.
Check the rod licence you need for your age, tackle and target fish in England. A venue ticket does not replace a rod licence. Check any local close season before fishing.
Before you load the car, confirm current opening, permission, ticket availability and any restrictions with the rights holder.
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Straight from anglers online
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Carburton Forge Dam FAQs
What should I check before travelling?
Confirm current permission, opening, tickets and the venue rules with the rights holder.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
We haven't found a tackle shop on site at Carburton Forge Dam. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near Carburton.
Do I need to bring food?
We haven't seen any food on site, so bring your own grub and drinks. A flask and a stove (where allowed) make a long day much better.
Are there toilets on site?
Not that we've seen listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Is there parking, and how close is it to the swims?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off. Bring a barrow in case it's a walk.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
. Map pin is the centre of Carburton, not the venue itself. The exact location isn't confirmed yet, so check the fishery's directions before travelling.
How much is a ticket?
We haven't got current prices. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Can I just turn up, or do I need to book?
Some lakes need booking ahead. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in there?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
How many lakes are there?
3 — Great Lake (Not published), Carburton Forge Dam (Not published), Carburton Dam (Not published).
Is night fishing allowed?
We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
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?
Most UK fisheries prefer barbless or micro-barbed hooks — ask on arrival if unsure.
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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Access not confirmed yet
Great Lake: great lake: the documented details
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- Not listed yet
How you get on here isn't confirmed yet — check with the fishery.
Lake photographs
A look around Great Lake
Carburton Forge Dam
Great Lake
We’re checking the fishery’s Great Lake pictures before displaying them here. You can still see the originals on the fishery’s website.
Suits
Maybe not for
Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish Great Lake
We haven't found verified local tips for this water yet, so what's below is general practical advice for the fish listed — not reports from here.
The venue doesn't list its species, so we haven't guessed what to target. Ask the venue or a local tackle shop.
Fished Great Lake? Share what worked (or what didn't). Blanks count too — they help other anglers more than you'd think. No swim spots or private details are shown publicly.
Great Lake FAQs
Which species are documented for this water?
Not confirmed yet — the venue's pages don't list them for this water.
How is access arranged?
Not confirmed yet — check with the fishery.
What's the lake record on Great Lake?
The fishery hasn't published a record for Great Lake that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in Great Lake?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
How big is Great Lake and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. Great Lake: the documented details.
Which baits work well on Great Lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Great Lake further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Great Lake get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.
What weather suits bigger catches on Great 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 Carburton Forge Dam before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Great 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 Great Lake on a day ticket?
You'll need to book Great Lake in advance rather than just turning up.
Is night fishing allowed on Great Lake?
We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule for this lake. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Who does Great Lake suit?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Community reported
Recent angler updates
No angler updates yet — that's normal. Be the first to help the next angler.
How busy was it?
Nobody's said yet. It's part of the 20-second update below.
No live tracking — this is what anglers told us after their session, and it's never part of the venue score.
Water updates from anglers
No active water updates.
Help other anglers
Access not confirmed yet
Carburton Forge Dam: carburton forge dam: the documented details
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- Not listed yet
How you get on here isn't confirmed yet — check with the fishery.
Lake photographs
A look around Carburton Forge Dam
Carburton Forge Dam
Carburton Forge Dam
We’re checking the fishery’s Carburton Forge Dam pictures before displaying them here. You can still see the originals on the fishery’s website.
Suits
Maybe not for
Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish Carburton Forge Dam
We haven't found verified local tips for this water yet, so what's below is general practical advice for the fish listed — not reports from here.
The venue doesn't list its species, so we haven't guessed what to target. Ask the venue or a local tackle shop.
Fished Carburton Forge Dam? Share what worked (or what didn't). Blanks count too — they help other anglers more than you'd think. No swim spots or private details are shown publicly.
Carburton Forge Dam FAQs
Which species are documented for this water?
Not confirmed yet — the venue's pages don't list them for this water.
How is access arranged?
Not confirmed yet — check with the fishery.
What's the lake record on Carburton Forge Dam?
The fishery hasn't published a record for Carburton Forge Dam that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in Carburton Forge Dam?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
How big is Carburton Forge Dam and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. Carburton Forge Dam: the documented details.
Which baits work well on Carburton Forge Dam?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Carburton Forge Dam further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Carburton Forge Dam get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.
What weather suits bigger catches on Carburton Forge Dam?
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 Carburton Forge Dam before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Carburton Forge Dam?
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 Carburton Forge Dam on a day ticket?
You'll need to book Carburton Forge Dam in advance rather than just turning up.
Is night fishing allowed on Carburton Forge Dam?
We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule for this lake. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Who does Carburton Forge Dam suit?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Community reported
Recent angler updates
No angler updates yet — that's normal. Be the first to help the next angler.
How busy was it?
Nobody's said yet. It's part of the 20-second update below.
No live tracking — this is what anglers told us after their session, and it's never part of the venue score.
Water updates from anglers
No active water updates.
Help other anglers
Access not confirmed yet
Carburton Dam: carburton dam: the documented details
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- Not listed yet
How you get on here isn't confirmed yet — check with the fishery.
Lake photographs
A look around Carburton Dam
Carburton Forge Dam
Carburton Dam
We’re checking the fishery’s Carburton Dam pictures before displaying them here. You can still see the originals on the fishery’s website.
Suits
Maybe not for
Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish Carburton Dam
We haven't found verified local tips for this water yet, so what's below is general practical advice for the fish listed — not reports from here.
The venue doesn't list its species, so we haven't guessed what to target. Ask the venue or a local tackle shop.
Fished Carburton Dam? Share what worked (or what didn't). Blanks count too — they help other anglers more than you'd think. No swim spots or private details are shown publicly.
Carburton Dam FAQs
Which species are documented for this water?
Not confirmed yet — the venue's pages don't list them for this water.
How is access arranged?
Not confirmed yet — check with the fishery.
What's the lake record on Carburton Dam?
The fishery hasn't published a record for Carburton Dam that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in Carburton Dam?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
How big is Carburton Dam and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. Carburton Dam: the documented details.
Which baits work well on Carburton Dam?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Carburton Dam further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Carburton Dam get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.
What weather suits bigger catches on Carburton Dam?
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 Carburton Forge Dam before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Carburton Dam?
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 Carburton Dam on a day ticket?
You'll need to book Carburton Dam in advance rather than just turning up.
Is night fishing allowed on Carburton Dam?
We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule for this lake. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Who does Carburton Dam suit?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Community reported
Recent angler updates
No angler updates yet — that's normal. Be the first to help the next angler.
How busy was it?
Nobody's said yet. It's part of the 20-second update below.
No live tracking — this is what anglers told us after their session, and it's never part of the venue score.
Water updates from anglers
No active water updates.
Help other anglers
Venue Rule Checker
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Licence, permission and seasons
Check the rod licence you need for your age, tackle and target fish in England. A venue ticket does not replace a rod licence. Check any local close season before fishing.
Taken from the fishery’s own pages, last checked 25 October 2026. Rules change — always check with the fishery before you go.
Tickets
No ticket prices published yet. Ask the fishery before you travel.
Rules and prices change through the season. Follow this water (free) and we'll let you know when the fishery or other anglers report a change.
How to fish here
Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish Great Lake
We haven't found verified local tips for this water yet, so what's below is general practical advice for the fish listed — not reports from here.
The venue doesn't list its species, so we haven't guessed what to target. Ask the venue or a local tackle shop.
Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish Carburton Forge Dam
We haven't found verified local tips for this water yet, so what's below is general practical advice for the fish listed — not reports from here.
The venue doesn't list its species, so we haven't guessed what to target. Ask the venue or a local tackle shop.
Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish Carburton Dam
We haven't found verified local tips for this water yet, so what's below is general practical advice for the fish listed — not reports from here.
The venue doesn't list its species, so we haven't guessed what to target. Ask the venue or a local tackle shop.
Background reading
Good background reading. Most of it is a few years old, so treat it as a starting point and ask on the day.
Videos linked by the fishery
Reviews: what anglers reckon
—/10 from Tackle Index: Carburton Forge Dam in Nottinghamshire. How you get on isn't confirmed yet. Check the access and rules before heading out.
Straight from anglers online
Short, unedited extracts from public reviews, credited to the person who posted them. Not checked by us and not a Tackle Index view.
We haven’t found any public angler reviews of this venue yet. Fished it? Add yours below.
Our take on the feedback
Our read
Checked Sept '26 — “Carburton Forge Dam in Nottinghamshire. How you get on isn't confirmed yet. Check the access and rules before heading out.”
This is our own summary of recurring public feedback and the venue details we checked, not a copied customer review or a promise you’ll catch. Feedback changes, so we keep it separate from the Tackle Index score.
Angler score
What our readers rate Carburton Forge Dam
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