Where to fish in South Yorkshire

Hayfield Lakes

Auckley, near Doncaster · 2 lakes on site

A long-running, large (120-acre) Doncaster commercial complex with three lakes and 160+ pegs, home to the Maver Mega Match This final — but recent Tripadvisor reviews are notably poor, with several complaints about a change of management.

Lindholme Lakes

Doncaster · 8 lakes on site

Lindholme Lakes near Doncaster gives coarse and match anglers a proper choice of water, from compact Strip to 8.5-acre Bennys. There’s plenty off the bank too, with a tackle shop, places to eat and holiday accommodation.

Tyram Hall Fishery

Hatfield · 3 lakes on site

Tyram Hall has three different options: mixed coarse fishing on Island, booked day-ticket carp and pike fishing on Horseshoe, and a members-only Syndicate Lake. There’s a café, parking and an accessible toilet, but check current prices and winter hours before heading over.

Aston Park Fisheries

Rotherham · 8 lakes on site

Aston Park mixes proper match-lake choice with everyday pleasure fishing and bigger carp on Lilly. There’s plenty to pick from across over 25 acres of parkland, but check the closure signs before settling into a peg.

Bank End Fisheries

Doncaster · 6 lakes on site

Bank End Fisheries at Finningley gives you six lakes covering mixed coarse fishing, F1s and dedicated carp angling. There’s a farm shop and café on site, plus parking behind your peg on East End and West End — handy for keeping the barrow faff down.

Stainforth and Keadby Canal

Thorne · 2 lakes on site

A proper canal option around Thorne, with 504 club-reported pegs, mixed coarse fishing and pike and perch worth a look in early winter. Published canal day tickets start at £3 for adults, though the club’s undated prices need checking before you go.

Sheffield and Tinsley Canal

Sheffield · 1 lakes on site

Sheffield and Tinsley Canal is a proper urban coarse-fishing venue running for roughly four miles between Victoria Quays/Sheffield Basin and Tinsley. It’s mixed canal fishing for anglers who fancy bream, carp, chub and more, with the Plumpers Stretch controlled through Tinsley & District Angling Club.

Worsbrough Mill Fishery

Barnsley · 1 lakes on site

Worsbrough Mill Fishery is a sizeable mixed coarse reservoir near Barnsley, with substantial stocked carp alongside bream, roach, perch and pike. It offers straightforward daylight fishing, accessible pegs and match use, with separate permission needed for limited night carp fishing.

New Junction Canal

Mexborough · 1 lakes on site

A proper canal venue with a long DDAA-controlled stretch, sensible winter depth and classic roach, perch and bream fishing. Expect boat traffic, shallow shelves and a bit of thinking with your feed and presentation.

Sykehouse Lakes

Sykehouse · 5 lakes on site

Sykehouse Lakes is a locally owned South Yorkshire venue with four well-stocked lakes, a silvers-only strip pond, match angling and pleasure fishing. There’s a proper mix of carp and coarse species, plus a café, shop and handy on-site facilities.

Stainforth and Keadby Canal – Thorne Stretch

Thorne · 1 lakes on site

A proper match-style canal stretch running from Mauds Bridge to Dunstans Hill Bridge, with 504 listed pegs and cheap TDAA day tickets. Roach, bream, perch, rudd and tench are among the reported fish, with pike also present.

New Junction Canal – Doncaster Stretch

Doncaster · 1 lakes on site

A wide, proper canal stretch near Bramwith, controlled by Doncaster & District Angling Association. Expect coarse fishing for roach, bream and skimmers, with day tickets from £5 per rod.