Fishery guide · Staffordshire

Stowe Pool

Stowe Pool in Staffordshire. Day and season tickets are available from the Beacon Park's Ranger Station. Check the access and rules before heading out.

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Stowe Pool at a glance

Fish here
  • Roach
  • Perch
  • Carp
  • Pike
  • Tench
  • Bream
  • +1 more
How you get on
Day and season tickets are available from the Beacon Park's Ranger Station.
Tickets
Price not published
Ask the fishery before you travel.
Where
Lichfield
Rules
Bait, hook and night rules for each lake.

Details last checked 28 October 2026. Rules and prices can change, so check with the fishery before you travel.

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Postcode · Ticket prices

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Our quick take

“—/10 — Stowe Pool in Staffordshire. Day and season tickets are available from the Beacon Park's Ranger Station. Check the access and rules before heading out.”

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The lowdown

Here's the useful stuff for Stowe Pool, as listed on the official list of waters it appears on when checked on 2026-10-28. Day and season tickets are available from the Beacon Park's Ranger Station.

  • 1 lake: Stowe Pool
  • Fish:
    • Roach
    • Perch
    • Carp
    • Pike
    • Tench
    • Bream
    • Eel
  • Find it: Lichfield

Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents

How to fish here

For Stowe Pool: what to try first, why, and the rules to check.

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

    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.

    How to set it up
    • Feed six to ten maggots every cast.
    • Shallow up if bites come on the drop.
    • Size 18 hook and light hooklength.

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

No method or bait rules published that we've checked. Always confirm on the day.

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Stowe Pool

Lichfield ·

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The full rundown on Stowe Pool

Here's the useful stuff for Stowe Pool, as listed on the official list of waters it appears on when checked on 2026-10-28. Day and season tickets are available from the Beacon Park's Ranger Station.

course fishing.

90 pegs available.

Depths from 3ft to 21ft plus.

Not confirmed yet: Postcode, Ticket prices. We'd rather leave a gap than guess, so check these with the fishery before you go.

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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Stowe Pool 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 Stowe Pool. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near Lichfield.

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 Lichfield, 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 lists roach, perch, carp, pike, tench, bream, eel.

How many lakes are there?

1 — Stowe Pool.

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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