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Himley Hall Fishing Lake
Himley Hall Great Pool is a proper parkland coarse lake near Dudley, with day-ticket fishing for tench, carp, roach, perch, bream and pike. It’s a tidy option for a daylight session, with clear rules and some disabled-access platforms.
“7.0/10 — Six listed coarse species give the Great Pool a decent all-round target list.”
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The lowdown
Himley Hall Great Pool — also known as Himley Hall Fishing Lake — is tucked inside Himley Hall & Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The official address is Himley Hall & Park, Himley, Dudley, West Midlands DY3 4DF. It’s a landscaped Capability Brown park lake, part of a chain of pools and waterfalls running through the grounds. Proper scenic surroundings, then, rather than a bare commercial puddle.
- 1 lake: Himley Hall Great Pool
- Fish: tench, carp, roach, perch, bream, pike
- Tickets from: Adult day ticket — £9.90
- Find it: Dudley · DY3 4DF
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The full rundown on Himley Hall Fishing Lake
Himley Hall Great Pool — also known as Himley Hall Fishing Lake — is tucked inside Himley Hall & Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The official address is Himley Hall & Park, Himley, Dudley, West Midlands DY3 4DF. It’s a landscaped Capability Brown park lake, part of a chain of pools and waterfalls running through the grounds. Proper scenic surroundings, then, rather than a bare commercial puddle.
The Great Pool is described as just over three quarters of a mile around, giving it a decent park-water feel. There’s no official surface-area figure published, so it’s best to think of it as a sizeable bit of water where taking a few minutes to read the swim should pay off. On a new venue like this, have a good look at the margins, visible features and any areas showing signs of fish before getting the rods out.
Public fishing is coarse fishing, with tench, carp, roach, perch, bream and pike listed for the lake. That’s a cracking mix of targets, whether you fancy a float around the edges, a patient bottom approach or a bit of predator fishing. Keep the first session simple and flexible. Bring a couple of sensible options, watch what’s happening in the swim and avoid chucking everything in before you’ve worked out where the fish might be.
Day-ticket fishing is listed from 7:30am to 8:30pm. An adult day ticket costs £9.90, while the £7.30 concession price applies Monday to Friday to juniors, blue-badge holders, senior citizens and unwaged people. That £7.30 price also applies to all fishing during the winter season, from 1 December to 1 March. Tickets are sold by park wardens making their rounds on the bank, so have your payment sorted and your Environment Agency rod licence ready to produce.
There are a few important rules to get bob on before you arrive. Only one person is allowed per peg, with a maximum of two rods per angler. Barbless hooks are required. Groundbait and keepnets are prohibited, as are bait boats and bait in tins, so pack light and build your session around those restrictions. Parking is separate from the fishing ticket: all-day parking is £4.70, while blue-badge holders displaying a valid badge park free. Syndicate members are excluded from the stated parking charge.
Some fishing platforms are designed for disabled anglers, and anyone needing barrier access to the Great Pool should contact the Park Warden with the fishery. Park toilets are available behind the Hall during park opening hours, with further facilities at the South Wing Coffee Lounge during its opening hours. A residents’ fishing syndicate also operates, limited to over-18s living in Dudley borough, with a reported 3–4 year waiting list. The official page doesn’t publish a night-fishing ticket or general night opening time, so check with the Park Warden before planning anything beyond the listed day-ticket hours.
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Himley Hall Fishing Lake FAQs
Where is Himley Hall Fishing Lake?
It is at Himley Hall & Park, Himley, Dudley, West Midlands DY3 4DF.
How much is a day ticket?
An adult day ticket costs £9.90. A concession ticket costs £7.30.
Is parking included in the fishing ticket?
No. All-day car parking costs £4.70, although blue-badge holders displaying a valid badge park free.
How do I ask about barrier access?
Contact the Park Warden with the fishery if you require barrier access to the Great Pool.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
We haven't found a tackle shop on site at Himley Hall Fishing Lake. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near Dudley.
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 park toilets behind the hall during park opening hours.
Is there parking, and how close is it to the swims?
Yes — all-day car parking. Walks to the further pegs can be a trek, so a barrow helps.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
DY3 4DF.
How much is a ticket?
Adult day ticket: £9.90; Concession day ticket: £7.30; All-day car parking: £4.70. Prices last checked 2026-10-10 — they can change, so check before you go.
Can I just turn up, or do I need to book?
Day tickets are available on Himley Hall Great Pool. 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 tench, carp, roach, perch, bream, pike. See each lake tab for which fish live where.
How many lakes are there?
1 — Himley Hall Great Pool (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?
No — Bait boats and bait in tins are prohibited.
Do I need barbless hooks?
Yes, it's required — Barbless hooks are required.
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?
The fishery lists fishing platforms designed for disabled anglers. 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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Himley Hall Great Pool: a landscaped capability brown park lake with a broad coarse-fishing mix.
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- tench, carp, roach, perch, bream, pike
The Great Pool is the main public coarse-fishing water at Himley Hall & Park. It’s just over three quarters of a mile around and forms part of the park’s chain of pools and waterfalls.
The fish list covers tench, carp, roach, perch, bream and pike. Day tickets are available for daylight fishing, with a winter concession price from 1 December to 1 March.
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Himley Hall Fishing Lake
Himley Hall Great Pool
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Suits
- Anglers after a varied coarse-fishing session with several species in the mix
- Day-ticket anglers who are happy fishing within clear bait, tackle and daylight rules
Maybe not for
- Anyone looking for confirmed general night fishing or a commercial-style water with published lake acreage
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Himley Hall Great Pool
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
tench
Lift method float for tench
Tench feed with their heads down and tip baits up — the lift method shows that bite as the float rising and lying flat.
- Fish the margin at dawn with a straight waggler, locked by a single big shot 2–3in from the hook.
- Rake or lightly bait the swim with hemp, corn and maggot.
- Strike when the float lifts or lies flat. Bread, corn or worm on a size 12–14.
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.
perch
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.
- 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.
Himley Hall Great Pool FAQs
What species are in the Great Pool?
The listed species are tench, carp, roach, perch, bream and pike.
Can I fish at night?
The official fishery page does not publish a night-fishing ticket or general night-fishing opening time.
What's the lake record on Himley Hall Great Pool?
The fishery hasn't published a record for Himley Hall Great Pool 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 Himley Hall Great Pool?
tench, carp, roach, perch, bream, pike.
How big is Himley Hall Great Pool and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. A landscaped Capability Brown park lake with a broad coarse-fishing mix..
Which baits work well on Himley Hall Great Pool?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Himley Hall Great 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: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Himley Hall Great Pool 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 Himley Hall Great 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 Himley Hall Fishing Lake before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Himley Hall Great 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 Himley Hall Great Pool on a day ticket?
Yes — Himley Hall Great Pool is on the day ticket. Tickets: Adult day ticket £9.90; Concession day ticket £7.30; All-day car parking £4.70 (last checked 2026-10-10).
Is night fishing allowed on Himley Hall Great 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 Himley Hall Great Pool suit?
Good for: Anglers after a varied coarse-fishing session with several species in the mix; Day-ticket anglers who are happy fishing within clear bait, tackle and daylight rules. Less suited to: Anyone looking for confirmed general night fishing or a commercial-style water with published lake acreage.
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Venue Rule Checker
- Must
Do I need an Environment Agency rod licence?
An Environment Agency rod licence must be produced.
- Yes
Can I use two rods?
A maximum of two rods is allowed per person.
- No
Can more than one person fish from a peg?
Only one person is allowed per peg.
- No
Is groundbait allowed?
Groundbait is prohibited.
- No
Are keepnets allowed?
Keepnets are prohibited.
- Must
Are barbless hooks required?
Barbless hooks are required.
- No
Can I use a bait boat or bait in tins?
Bait boats and bait in tins are prohibited.
Taken from the fishery’s own pages, last checked 10 October 2026. Rules change — always check with the fishery before you go.
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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.
Himley Hall Great Pool
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
tench
Lift method float for tench
Tench feed with their heads down and tip baits up — the lift method shows that bite as the float rising and lying flat.
- Fish the margin at dawn with a straight waggler, locked by a single big shot 2–3in from the hook.
- Rake or lightly bait the swim with hemp, corn and maggot.
- Strike when the float lifts or lies flat. Bread, corn or worm on a size 12–14.
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.
perch
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.
- 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.
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
7.0/10 from Tackle Index: Six listed coarse species give the Great Pool a decent all-round target list.
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Checked Sept '26 — “Himley Hall Great Pool is a proper parkland coarse lake near Dudley, with day-ticket fishing for tench, carp, roach, perch, bream and pike. It’s a tidy option for a daylight session, with clear rules and some disabled-access platforms.”
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