Fishery guide · Shropshire
Spring Heath Fishery
Spring Heath, at Knockin near Oswestry in Shropshire, is a log-cabin and caravan holiday park with two coarse pools: Eccleston Pool for mixed fishing and the more demanding Blurton Pool for bigger carp. Day tickets are only occasionally offered and must be booked ahead – don't just turn up.
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Spring Heath Fishery at a glance
- Fish here
- Carp
- Tench
- Bream
- Roach
- Rudd
- Chub
- +2 more
- How you get on
- Pre-book only
- Tickets
- Eccleston Pool – day ticket (when day tickets are offered): £10.00
- As listed, checked 26 October 2026. Confirm before you go.
- Rules
- Bait, hook and night rules for each lake.
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Our quick take
“—/10 — Spring Heath, at Knockin near Oswestry in Shropshire, is a log-cabin and caravan holiday park with two coarse pools: Eccleston Pool for mixed fishing and the more demanding Blurton Pool for bigger carp. Day tickets are only occasionally offered and must be booked ahead – don't just turn up.”
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The lowdown
Here's the useful stuff for Spring Heath, as listed on its own website when we checked on 26 October 2026. It's a 10-acre holiday park with log cabins and a caravan park on the edge of Knockin, near Oswestry, and two coarse pools: Eccleston Pool and Blurton Pool.
- 2 lakes: Eccleston Pool, Blurton Pool
- Fish:
- Carp
- Tench
- Bream
- Roach
- Rudd
- Chub
- Crucian
- Perch
- Tickets from: Eccleston Pool – day ticket (when day tickets are offered) — £10.00
- Find it: Knockin · SY10 8DA
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.
Target species
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
Chod or helicopter style over soft weed and silt
Where the bottom drops in and out of holes or there might be soft silt or weed, a pop-up that slides up the leader sits over the muck instead of disappearing into it — no need to find a perfectly clean spot.
How to set it up
- Single pop-up, 2–3in off the bottom.
- Fish it as a single hookbait or with a light scattering of freebies — a big bed defeats the point.
- Cast to likely holes and let the lead settle; don't drag it back.
Typical kit: Pop-up hookbait: bright 12–15mm pop-up · Hook: curve or chod pattern size 6–8 · Hooklink: stiff boom material. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
- General technique — not verified here
Light baiting tight to the island margins
Carp patrol the island margins on most venues. A handful of bait right on the edge often beats a heavy bed in open water, especially later in the day.
How to set it up
- Walk the bank first and look for bubbling, swirls or coloured water by the cover.
- Bait two or three spots with a few handfuls of chopped and whole boilies.
- Lower or flick the rig in quietly and back your line off with a back lead.
- Keep the drag set tight-ish — fish hooked by cover need turning quickly.
Typical kit: Boilies: 15mm food-source boilie · Main line: 15–20lb abrasion-resistant mono · Rod: 12ft 3lb test curve. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Boilies or wafters
- Pellet
- Sweetcorn or tiger nuts (only where nuts are allowed)
- Bread on the surface in warm weather
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Usually most active late spring to autumn; slower in deep winter. Warm, settled spells often see fish higher in the water.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
Method or maggot feeder for tench
Tench love margins and weedy patches. A feeder puts a small, tight patch of bait right by the hookbait.
How to set it up
- Fish 10–20 yards out, or tight to the cover where it's safe to land fish.
- Recast every 10–15 minutes early on to build the swim.
- Short hooklink with a dead red maggot, corn or a 8mm wafter.
Typical kit: Feeder line: 6–8lb feeder mono · Reel: 4000-size front drag. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Dead red maggot or caster
- Sweetcorn
- Small wafters or 6–8mm pellet
- Worm
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
A classic warm-weather fish — late spring through summer, often best at dawn and dusk.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
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.
How to set it up
- 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.
Typical kit: Feeder line: 6lb mono. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Groundbait with casters/chopped worm
- Maggot
- Worm
- Small pellet or corn
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Summer and autumn, often better in low light or coloured water.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for roach yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Maggot or caster
- Hemp and tare (where allowed)
- Bread punch or flake
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
All year on stillwaters; autumn and winter often bring the better fish.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for rudd yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Maggot or caster fished shallow
- Floating bread in summer
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Warm, still days when fish rise near cover.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for chub yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Bread flake or crust
- Cheese paste
- Worm or slug
- Meat
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
All season; one of the few fish that feeds well in cold winter water.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for crucian yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Small pellet
- Corn
- Maggot
- Bread punch
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Warm, calm conditions; early morning is a classic time.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for perch yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Lobworm or dendrobaena
- Prawn (where allowed)
- Small lures
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
All year; overcast or coloured-water days and dusk are worth trying.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
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The full rundown on Spring Heath Fishery
Here's the useful stuff for Spring Heath, as listed on its own website when we checked on 26 October 2026. It's a 10-acre holiday park with log cabins and a caravan park on the edge of Knockin, near Oswestry, and two coarse pools: Eccleston Pool and Blurton Pool.
Not staying? Don't just rock up. The fishery's terms say non-resident anglers need prior consent (with a £1 charge if it's granted), Eccleston's prices say "if we are allowing day tickets", Blurton's say "subject to availability", and a 2025 post on its site says day tickets are occasionally available but must be pre-booked. Give them a bell first.
Eccleston is the all-rounder: a shallow (3–6 ft) two-acre pool with four little islands, where the fish are often in the margins. Carp of all varieties, tench, bream, roach, rudd, chub, crucians, perch and golden orfe are all listed. The fishery says it suits beginners and intermediate anglers as well as experienced ones after a quality fish.
Blurton is the specialist one: two acres, two islands, about 100 carp plus tench and perch. It isn't a runs water – no pole or feeder fishing, minimum 2.5 lb test-curve rods and 15 lb line, a 36-inch landing net (no pan nets) and a large unhooking mat.
Fishing times depend on how you're staying: dawn to dusk for cabin residents, 7am to 8pm for caravan and motorhome guests, and no night fishing on either pool. Barbless hooks only, no keep nets, no treble hooks and no fixed leads or feeders. Boilies and shop-prepared particles are fine, and there's a bait shop on site (no maggots or worms).
Check the rod licence you need for your age, tackle and target fish in England. A venue ticket does not replace a rod licence.
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Spring Heath Fishery 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?
There's bait shop on site (no maggots or worms) 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?
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?
Yes — the fishery lists toilets, including disabled facilities.
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?
SY10 8DA. Map position is the centre of the officially listed postcode, not a verified entrance or fishing peg. Use the venue's directions before travelling.
How much is a ticket?
Eccleston Pool – day ticket (when day tickets are offered): £10.00; Eccleston Pool – OAP or under 16: £8.00; Eccleston Pool – evening, 5pm to dusk: £8.00; Eccleston Pool – parent & child day ticket, two rods max: £12.00; Eccleston Pool – cabin residents: Free; Blurton Pool – adult day ticket, up to two rods (subject to availability): £15.00; Blurton Pool – cabin residents, per day / part day: £10.00. Prices last checked 2026-10-26 — they can change, so check before you go.
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?
Across the lakes you'll find carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, chub, crucian, perch. See each lake tab for which fish live where.
How many lakes are there?
2 — Eccleston Pool (2 acres), Blurton Pool (2 acres).
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?
No — No dogs allowed for day-ticket anglers.
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?
Yes, it's required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
Do I need my own unhooking mat or cradle?
Yes, it's required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
Is it suitable for disabled anglers?
The fishery lists disabled access and swims (eccleston pool). Ring ahead to check which swims suit you.
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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Eccleston Pool: eccleston pool: the documented details
- Size
- 2 acres acres
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- Carp
- Tench
- Bream
- Roach
- Rudd
- Chub
- Crucian
- Perch
Cabin residents fish free. Day ticket £10.00 per day, "if we are allowing day tickets" – book ahead.
Two acres, four small islands, 3–6 ft deep – the fish are often found in the margins.
Golden orfe are listed as well.
The fishery lists carp to 15lb, crucians to 3lb, tench to 9lb, bream skimmers to 4lb, roach and rudd to 2lb+, golden orfe to 3.5lb+, perch to 4lb and chub to 4lb.
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Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish Eccleston Pool
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.
Target species
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
Chod or helicopter style over soft weed and silt
Where the bottom drops in and out of holes or there might be soft silt or weed, a pop-up that slides up the leader sits over the muck instead of disappearing into it — no need to find a perfectly clean spot.
How to set it up
- Single pop-up, 2–3in off the bottom.
- Fish it as a single hookbait or with a light scattering of freebies — a big bed defeats the point.
- Cast to likely holes and let the lead settle; don't drag it back.
Typical kit: Pop-up hookbait: bright 12–15mm pop-up · Hook: curve or chod pattern size 6–8 · Hooklink: stiff boom material. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
- General technique — not verified here
Light baiting tight to the island margins
Carp patrol the island margins on most venues. A handful of bait right on the edge often beats a heavy bed in open water, especially later in the day.
How to set it up
- Walk the bank first and look for bubbling, swirls or coloured water by the cover.
- Bait two or three spots with a few handfuls of chopped and whole boilies.
- Lower or flick the rig in quietly and back your line off with a back lead.
- Keep the drag set tight-ish — fish hooked by cover need turning quickly.
Typical kit: Boilies: 15mm food-source boilie · Main line: 15–20lb abrasion-resistant mono · Rod: 12ft 3lb test curve. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Boilies or wafters
- Pellet
- Sweetcorn or tiger nuts (only where nuts are allowed)
- Bread on the surface in warm weather
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Usually most active late spring to autumn; slower in deep winter. Warm, settled spells often see fish higher in the water.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
Method or maggot feeder for tench
Tench love margins and weedy patches. A feeder puts a small, tight patch of bait right by the hookbait.
How to set it up
- Fish 10–20 yards out, or tight to the cover where it's safe to land fish.
- Recast every 10–15 minutes early on to build the swim.
- Short hooklink with a dead red maggot, corn or a 8mm wafter.
Typical kit: Feeder line: 6–8lb feeder mono · Reel: 4000-size front drag. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Dead red maggot or caster
- Sweetcorn
- Small wafters or 6–8mm pellet
- Worm
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
A classic warm-weather fish — late spring through summer, often best at dawn and dusk.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
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.
How to set it up
- 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.
Typical kit: Feeder line: 6lb mono. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Groundbait with casters/chopped worm
- Maggot
- Worm
- Small pellet or corn
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Summer and autumn, often better in low light or coloured water.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for roach yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Maggot or caster
- Hemp and tare (where allowed)
- Bread punch or flake
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
All year on stillwaters; autumn and winter often bring the better fish.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for rudd yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Maggot or caster fished shallow
- Floating bread in summer
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Warm, still days when fish rise near cover.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for chub yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Bread flake or crust
- Cheese paste
- Worm or slug
- Meat
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
All season; one of the few fish that feeds well in cold winter water.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for crucian yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Small pellet
- Corn
- Maggot
- Bread punch
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Warm, calm conditions; early morning is a classic time.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for perch yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Lobworm or dendrobaena
- Prawn (where allowed)
- Small lures
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
All year; overcast or coloured-water days and dusk are worth trying.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
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Eccleston Pool FAQs
Which species are documented for this water?
Carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, chub, crucian carp, perch and golden orfe.
How is access arranged?
Cabin residents fish free. Day tickets are occasionally offered and must be booked ahead; non-resident anglers need prior consent.
What's the lake record on Eccleston Pool?
Going by what the fishery says: The fishery lists carp to 15lb, crucians to 3lb, tench to 9lb, bream skimmers to 4lb, roach and rudd to 2lb+, golden orfe to 3.5lb+, perch to 4lb and chub to 4lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Eccleston Pool?
carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, chub, crucian, perch. The fishery lists carp to 15lb, crucians to 3lb, tench to 9lb, bream skimmers to 4lb, roach and rudd to 2lb+, golden orfe to 3.5lb+, perch to 4lb and chub to 4lb.
How big is Eccleston Pool and how many swims?
Around 2 acres acres. Eccleston Pool: the documented details.
Which baits work well on Eccleston Pool?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Eccleston Pool 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 Eccleston Pool get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.
What weather suits bigger catches on Eccleston Pool?
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 Spring Heath Fishery before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Eccleston Pool?
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 Eccleston Pool on a day ticket?
You'll need to book Eccleston Pool in advance rather than just turning up.
Is night fishing allowed on Eccleston Pool?
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 Eccleston Pool suit?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
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How busy was it?
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Blurton Pool: blurton pool: the documented details
- Size
- 2 acres acres
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- Carp
- Tench
- Perch
Day ticket £15.00 for up to two rods per adult, subject to availability – book ahead; cabin residents £10.00 per day or part day.
Two acres with two islands, at the edge of woodland. A challenging carp pool – not a runs water.
No pole or feeder fishing, no nut baits, no sacks and no bait boats; any size of barbless hook is allowed here.
The fishery lists approximately 100 carp, averaging upper doubles to mid-twenties, plus tench to 9lb and perch to 5lb.
Heads up: Blurton's own page says under-16s aren't permitted, but the fishing terms say no children under 14. Check with the fishery before bringing a youngster.
Lake photographs
A look around Blurton Pool
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Blurton Pool
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Suits
Maybe not for
Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish Blurton Pool
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.
Target species
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
Light baiting tight to the island margins
Carp patrol the island margins on most venues. A handful of bait right on the edge often beats a heavy bed in open water, especially later in the day.
How to set it up
- Walk the bank first and look for bubbling, swirls or coloured water by the cover.
- Bait two or three spots with a few handfuls of chopped and whole boilies.
- Lower or flick the rig in quietly and back your line off with a back lead.
- Keep the drag set tight-ish — fish hooked by cover need turning quickly.
Typical kit: Boilies: 15mm food-source boilie · Main line: 15–20lb abrasion-resistant mono · Rod: 12ft 3lb test curve. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Boilies or wafters
- Pellet
- Sweetcorn or tiger nuts (only where nuts are allowed)
- Bread on the surface in warm weather
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Usually most active late spring to autumn; slower in deep winter. Warm, settled spells often see fish higher in the water.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
Method or maggot feeder for tench
Tench love margins and weedy patches. A feeder puts a small, tight patch of bait right by the hookbait.
How to set it up
- Fish 10–20 yards out, or tight to the cover where it's safe to land fish.
- Recast every 10–15 minutes early on to build the swim.
- Short hooklink with a dead red maggot, corn or a 8mm wafter.
Typical kit: Feeder line: 6–8lb feeder mono · Reel: 4000-size front drag. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Dead red maggot or caster
- Sweetcorn
- Small wafters or 6–8mm pellet
- Worm
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
A classic warm-weather fish — late spring through summer, often best at dawn and dusk.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
Worm or small lure for the perch
Perch hang round cover, boats and drop-offs. A lobworm on a light float, or a small lure worked along the features, will find them.
How to set it up
- Fish lobworm under a float tight to cover.
- On lures, try a small drop shot or soft shad near features.
- Feed chopped worm to keep them in the swim.
Bait to consider
- Lobworm or dendrobaena
- Prawn (where allowed)
- Small lures
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
All year; overcast or coloured-water days and dusk are worth trying.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Fished Blurton Pool? 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.
Blurton Pool FAQs
Which species are documented for this water?
Carp, tench and perch.
How is access arranged?
Adult day tickets, subject to availability and booked ahead; cabin residents pay £10. Non-resident anglers need prior consent.
What's the lake record on Blurton Pool?
Going by what the fishery says: The fishery lists approximately 100 carp, averaging upper doubles to mid-twenties, plus tench to 9lb and perch to 5lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Blurton Pool?
carp, tench, perch. The fishery lists approximately 100 carp, averaging upper doubles to mid-twenties, plus tench to 9lb and perch to 5lb.
How big is Blurton Pool and how many swims?
Around 2 acres acres. Blurton Pool: the documented details.
Which baits work well on Blurton Pool?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Blurton Pool 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 Blurton Pool get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.
What weather suits bigger catches on Blurton Pool?
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 Spring Heath Fishery before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Blurton Pool?
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 Blurton Pool on a day ticket?
You'll need to book Blurton Pool in advance rather than just turning up.
Is night fishing allowed on Blurton Pool?
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 Blurton Pool suit?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Community reported
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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
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Help other anglers
Venue Rule Checker
- Only if
Non-resident anglers
Non-resident fishing guests are not permitted unless prior consent is given; a £1 charge is made if permission is granted. A 2025 post on the fishery's site says day tickets must be pre-booked.
- Only if
Hours
Dawn to dusk for cabin residents; 7am to 8pm for caravan and motorhome guests. No night fishing on either pool.
- Only if
Rods
No more than two rods. No unattended rods whatsoever.
- Must
Hooks
Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Must
Nets and mats
No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- No
Leads, feeders and bait clips
No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Only if
Baits
Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
- Only if
Children
No unaccompanied children under 16. Blurton Pool: its own page says under-16s aren't permitted; the terms say no children under 14 – check with the fishery.
- No
Dogs
No dogs allowed for day-ticket anglers.
- No
Taking fish
No fish to be removed or killed.
- Only if
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 26 October 2026. Rules change — always check with the fishery before you go.
Tickets
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Eccleston Pool – day ticket (when day tickets are offered) | £10.00 |
| Eccleston Pool – OAP or under 16 | £8.00 |
| Eccleston Pool – evening, 5pm to dusk | £8.00 |
| Eccleston Pool – parent & child day ticket, two rods max | £12.00 |
| Eccleston Pool – cabin residents | Free |
| Blurton Pool – adult day ticket, up to two rods (subject to availability) | £15.00 |
| Blurton Pool – cabin residents, per day / part day | £10.00 |
As listed by the fishery, checked 26 October 2026. Confirm 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 Eccleston Pool
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.
Target species
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
Chod or helicopter style over soft weed and silt
Where the bottom drops in and out of holes or there might be soft silt or weed, a pop-up that slides up the leader sits over the muck instead of disappearing into it — no need to find a perfectly clean spot.
How to set it up
- Single pop-up, 2–3in off the bottom.
- Fish it as a single hookbait or with a light scattering of freebies — a big bed defeats the point.
- Cast to likely holes and let the lead settle; don't drag it back.
Typical kit: Pop-up hookbait: bright 12–15mm pop-up · Hook: curve or chod pattern size 6–8 · Hooklink: stiff boom material. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
- General technique — not verified here
Light baiting tight to the island margins
Carp patrol the island margins on most venues. A handful of bait right on the edge often beats a heavy bed in open water, especially later in the day.
How to set it up
- Walk the bank first and look for bubbling, swirls or coloured water by the cover.
- Bait two or three spots with a few handfuls of chopped and whole boilies.
- Lower or flick the rig in quietly and back your line off with a back lead.
- Keep the drag set tight-ish — fish hooked by cover need turning quickly.
Typical kit: Boilies: 15mm food-source boilie · Main line: 15–20lb abrasion-resistant mono · Rod: 12ft 3lb test curve. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Boilies or wafters
- Pellet
- Sweetcorn or tiger nuts (only where nuts are allowed)
- Bread on the surface in warm weather
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Usually most active late spring to autumn; slower in deep winter. Warm, settled spells often see fish higher in the water.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
Method or maggot feeder for tench
Tench love margins and weedy patches. A feeder puts a small, tight patch of bait right by the hookbait.
How to set it up
- Fish 10–20 yards out, or tight to the cover where it's safe to land fish.
- Recast every 10–15 minutes early on to build the swim.
- Short hooklink with a dead red maggot, corn or a 8mm wafter.
Typical kit: Feeder line: 6–8lb feeder mono · Reel: 4000-size front drag. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Dead red maggot or caster
- Sweetcorn
- Small wafters or 6–8mm pellet
- Worm
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
A classic warm-weather fish — late spring through summer, often best at dawn and dusk.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
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.
How to set it up
- 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.
Typical kit: Feeder line: 6lb mono. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Groundbait with casters/chopped worm
- Maggot
- Worm
- Small pellet or corn
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Summer and autumn, often better in low light or coloured water.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for roach yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Maggot or caster
- Hemp and tare (where allowed)
- Bread punch or flake
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
All year on stillwaters; autumn and winter often bring the better fish.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for rudd yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Maggot or caster fished shallow
- Floating bread in summer
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Warm, still days when fish rise near cover.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for chub yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Bread flake or crust
- Cheese paste
- Worm or slug
- Meat
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
All season; one of the few fish that feeds well in cold winter water.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for crucian yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Small pellet
- Corn
- Maggot
- Bread punch
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Warm, calm conditions; early morning is a classic time.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
No general method set for perch yet — ask the venue or a local shop.
Bait to consider
- Lobworm or dendrobaena
- Prawn (where allowed)
- Small lures
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
All year; overcast or coloured-water days and dusk are worth trying.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish Blurton Pool
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.
Target species
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
Light baiting tight to the island margins
Carp patrol the island margins on most venues. A handful of bait right on the edge often beats a heavy bed in open water, especially later in the day.
How to set it up
- Walk the bank first and look for bubbling, swirls or coloured water by the cover.
- Bait two or three spots with a few handfuls of chopped and whole boilies.
- Lower or flick the rig in quietly and back your line off with a back lead.
- Keep the drag set tight-ish — fish hooked by cover need turning quickly.
Typical kit: Boilies: 15mm food-source boilie · Main line: 15–20lb abrasion-resistant mono · Rod: 12ft 3lb test curve. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Boilies or wafters
- Pellet
- Sweetcorn or tiger nuts (only where nuts are allowed)
- Bread on the surface in warm weather
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
Usually most active late spring to autumn; slower in deep winter. Warm, settled spells often see fish higher in the water.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
Method or maggot feeder for tench
Tench love margins and weedy patches. A feeder puts a small, tight patch of bait right by the hookbait.
How to set it up
- Fish 10–20 yards out, or tight to the cover where it's safe to land fish.
- Recast every 10–15 minutes early on to build the swim.
- Short hooklink with a dead red maggot, corn or a 8mm wafter.
Typical kit: Feeder line: 6–8lb feeder mono · Reel: 4000-size front drag. Starting points only — match line and hook to the venue rules and the fish present.
Bait to consider
- Dead red maggot or caster
- Sweetcorn
- Small wafters or 6–8mm pellet
- Worm
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
A classic warm-weather fish — late spring through summer, often best at dawn and dusk.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
Rigs & methods
- General technique — not verified here
Worm or small lure for the perch
Perch hang round cover, boats and drop-offs. A lobworm on a light float, or a small lure worked along the features, will find them.
How to set it up
- Fish lobworm under a float tight to cover.
- On lures, try a small drop shot or soft shad near features.
- Feed chopped worm to keep them in the swim.
Bait to consider
- Lobworm or dendrobaena
- Prawn (where allowed)
- Small lures
Common starting baits, not a local "top bait". Bait bans override everything here.
When it suits
All year; overcast or coloured-water days and dusk are worth trying.
General seasonal pattern, not a forecast.
Check the rules
- Hooks Required — Barbless hooks only; no treble hooks; no hook larger than size 8 (on Blurton Pool any size of barbless hook is allowed).
- Nets and mats Required — No keep nets. All landing nets must be dipped; unhooking mats must be used at all times.
- Leads, feeders and bait clips No — No fixed leads or feeders. No wire bait coils or metal bait clips for meat or maggots.
- Baits Check with the venue — Boilies and shop-prepared particles may be used. The on-site bait shop doesn't sell maggots or worms.
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: Spring Heath, at Knockin near Oswestry in Shropshire, is a log-cabin and caravan holiday park with two coarse pools: Eccleston Pool for mixed fishing and the more demanding Blurton Pool for bigger carp. Day tickets are only occasionally offered and must be booked ahead – don't just turn up.
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Checked Sept '26 — “Spring Heath, at Knockin near Oswestry in Shropshire, is a log-cabin and caravan holiday park with two coarse pools: Eccleston Pool for mixed fishing and the more demanding Blurton Pool for bigger carp. Day tickets are only occasionally offered and must be booked ahead – don't just turn up.”
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