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Knotford Lagoon

Knotford Lagoon in West Yorkshire. Year Book Holders Only. Check the access and rules before heading out.

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Knotford Lagoon at a glance

Fish here
Not listed yet
How you get on
Not confirmed. Check with the fishery
Tickets
Venue listing: Knotford Lagoon £190
As listed, checked 21 October 2026. Confirm before you go.
Where
Wetherby · LS21 1EA
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Rules
Bait, hook and night rules for each lake.

Details last checked 21 October 2026. Rules and prices can change, so check with the fishery before you travel.

Not confirmed yet

Fish species

The venue's own website doesn't say yet, so we've left these blank rather than guess. Some of it may be in the fishing directory details below, but the venue hasn't confirmed them. Check with the fishery before you go. Run this fishery? Claim it and fill the gaps

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Our quick take

“—/10 — Knotford Lagoon in West Yorkshire. Year Book Holders Only. 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

Also listed
The venue is a stillwater fishery in West Yorkshire. · The fishery type is Carp/Specimen Coarse. · Night fishing is possible at the venue. · The contact telephone number is the fishery.

Put in our own words from a fishing directory listing, checked 21 October 2026. Directories can be out of date, so double-check with the fishery before you go.

The lowdown

Here's the useful stuff for Knotford Lagoon, as listed on the venue's own website when checked on 2026-10-21. Year Book Holders Only.

  • 1 lake: Knotford Lagoon
  • Fish:
  • Tickets from: Venue listing — Knotford Lagoon £190
  • Find it: Wetherby · LS21 1EA

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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.

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Knotford Lagoon

Wetherby · LS21 1EA

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The full rundown on Knotford Lagoon

Here's the useful stuff for Knotford Lagoon, as listed on the venue's own website when checked on 2026-10-21. Year Book Holders Only.

Large stillwater fishery.

Official car park at side of lake.

Owned outright by the Society.

Not confirmed yet: Fish species. 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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Knotford Lagoon 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 Knotford Lagoon. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near Wetherby.

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?

LS21 1EA. 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?

Venue listing: Knotford Lagoon £190; Venue listing: Night fishing permit £76. Prices last checked 2026-10-21 — 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?

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?

1 — Knotford Lagoon (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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