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A view of Docklow Pools82%

Docklow Pools

Docklow · 8 lakes on site

Docklow Pools is a cracking Herefordshire complex with 13 advertised pools, three straightforward day-ticket waters and plenty of mixed coarse fishing. The £6 ticket covers Mickey Mouse, Moby Dick or Figure of Eight, with bigger-fish options on the members’ and residents’ lakes.

Mickey MouseMoby DickFigure of EightMatch PoolFarmer JackThe SnakeTench PoolMajor Bill
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Hordle Lakes

Hordle · 7 lakes on site

Hordle Lakes is a cracking multi-lake coarse and carp fishery at Golden Hill, Ashley Lane, Hordle, near New Milton. There’s a proper mix here, from beginner-friendly Tiddler Lake to specimen carp on Kingfisher.

KingfisherWillowLongSpringTenchTiddlerBob's Lake / Canal Lake
A view of Furzebray Carp Lakes76%

Furzebray Carp Lakes

South Molton · 4 lakes on site

Furzebray Carp Lakes is a proper North Devon carp venue with three very different waters, from big-fish Island Lake to the more compact, feature-packed Copse Lake. Everything is pre-booked, with day tickets and longer bookings available on Willow and Copse.

Island LakeWillow LakeCopse LakeFurzebray Carp Lakes complex
A view of Wraysbury Lakes72%

Wraysbury Lakes

Wraysbury · 3 lakes on site

Wraysbury Lakes is a proper big-water carp setup near Wraysbury, Berkshire, operated by RK Leisure. It’s membership-led rather than a casual walk-in day-ticket venue, with several sizeable waters and some serious carp pedigree.

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A view of Churchgate Lakes79%

Churchgate Lakes

Battlesbridge · 4 lakes on site

Churchgate Lakes is a sizeable Battlesbridge complex with four waters, from family-friendly fishing on Back Lake to proper specimen carp and catfish hunting. Bottom Lake is the clearest non-member option, while Middle Lake is members-only.

Top LakeMiddle LakeBottom LakeBack Lake
A view of The Monument Fishery74%

The Monument Fishery

Shifnal · 2 lakes on site

The Monument is a proper specimen carp complex near Shifnal, with two booked-session lakes and some serious upper-end carp claims. Monument 2 is the headline water, with reported fish beyond 50lb.

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A view of Whelford Pools Fishery80%

Whelford Pools Fishery

Fairford · 4 lakes on site

Whelford Pools Fishery is a proper Gloucestershire carp venue between Fairford and Lechlade, run under The Carpswolds name. There’s a day-ticket 24-hour option on Top Lake, plus several exclusive-use lakes with their own accommodation and facilities.

Top LakeWillow PoolBarley PoolBramble Mere
A view of Digger Lakes77%

Digger Lakes

Cullompton · 2 lakes on site

Digger Lakes is a two-lake carp venue near Willand, Cullompton, with day and night tickets, online booking and a proper mix of pleasure and specimen fishing. Snails Lake offers the bigger head of carp and fish over 30lb, while Persey’s Pool tops out around 30lb.

Snails LakePersey’s Pool
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Bake Lakes

Saltash · 8 lakes on site

Bake Lakes near Trerulefoot, Saltash, is a cracking nine-lake-and-pond complex spread across roughly 30 acres. There’s a proper mix here, from specimen carp waters and pike to silvers, tench and beginner-friendly ponds.

Caesar’s PalaceLuxorDunesFlamingoTreasure IslandThe CanalSnag AlleyThe Emperor ponds
A view of White Springs Fishery77%

White Springs Fishery

Pontarddulais · 5 lakes on site

White Springs Fishery is a 37-acre coarse-fishing venue near Pontarddulais, with five lakes ranging from proper specimen carp water to mixed coarse fishing. There’s day-ticket fishing, 24-hour and multi-night options, cabins, camping and a decent spread of on-site facilities.

Specimen LakeBig Pit LakePleasure LakeNew Match LakeCanal Lake
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Clearwater Fisheries

Carnforth · 3 lakes on site

Clearwater Fisheries, also listed as Clear Water Fisheries, is a sizeable Carnforth complex with carp lakes, mixed coarse water and several fishing pools. Kellet Lake is the day-ticket specimen option, while Keer Lake is mainly syndicate fishing and Kents Bank offers a bigger mixed carp and coarse-water hit.

Kellet LakeKeer LakeKents Bank Lake
A view of Stanborough Lakes76%

Stanborough Lakes

Welwyn Garden City · 2 lakes on site

Stanborough Lakes is a proper 16-acre South Lake day-ticket coarse fishery in Welwyn Garden City, with carp to a reported 35 lb and a useful mix of bream, tench, pike and silver fish. Night fishing is available, but it must be booked with the head bailiff.

South LakeNorth Lake
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Horcott Lakes

Fairford · 3 lakes on site

Horcott Lakes is a cracking day-ticket complex near Fairford, with a serious 22-acre specimen carp lake, the newer Scout Lake and a smaller mixed coarse Tench Lake. Proper choice if you fancy anything from a first go at a big Cotswold lump to a more varied session.

Main LakeScout LakeTench Lake
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Trinity Waters

Bridgwater · 5 lakes on site

Trinity Waters is a cracking five-lake complex near Chilton Trinity, with everything from pleasure fishing and matches to proper carp and night-fishing waters. There’s a good spread of sizes too, from canal-style Ash Lake to the 6-acre Wildmarsh.

Woodland LakeAsh LakeMiddlemarsh LakeWildmarsh LakeChandos Lake
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Springwater Lakes

Llanwrda · 5 lakes on site

Springwater Lakes is a five-lake complex near Llanwrda, with mixed coarse waters, a dedicated tench and crucian lake, a specimen carp lake and a fly-only trout lake. There’s a proper spread of ticket options, including 24-hour sessions by appointment.

Mixed Coarse Lake, approximately 3 acresMixed Coarse Lake, approximately 1.5 acresTench, Crucian and Silver-Fish LakeSpecimen Carp LakeFly Lake
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Nine Oaks Fishery

Aberaeron · 6 lakes on site

Nine Oaks Fishery is a cracking all-year venue near Aberaeron, with three coarse and carp lakes, three trout lakes, handy facilities and tickets from £6. The coarse lakes are no-kill, while trout fishing is fly-only.

Main LakeHouse LakeNovices LakeDerwenWeirPallen
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Selby Three Lakes

Selby · 2 lakes on site

Selby Three Lakes is a cracking former-pit complex with a roughly 4-acre day-ticket lake, proper feature-filled swims and carp to around 30lb. There’s also a bigger syndicate water, but that’s for members rather than ordinary day-ticket anglers.

Day-ticket lakeSyndicate water
A view of Alderwood Ponds78%

Alderwood Ponds

Steyning · 3 lakes on site

Alderwood Ponds is a family-run coarse fishery near Steyning, with three waters, reported carp to 38lb 8oz and day tickets from £15. There’s disabled access at Dave’s Pond, proper facilities on site and a clear set of carp-care rules.

Island LakeCorsican PondDave's Pond
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Frant Lakes

Frant · 8 lakes on site

Frant Lakes is a cracking eight-lake complex on the Kent/East Sussex border, with six day-ticket waters and two specimen lakes holding the biggest carp. Proper flexible fishing, but booking ahead and checking the swim situation is essential.

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A view of Earlswood Lakes80%

Earlswood Lakes

Earlswood · 3 lakes on site

Earlswood Lakes is a cracking three-reservoir complex near Earlswood, with day-ticket fishing on Engine and Windmill Pools and more restricted access to Terry’s Pool. There’s proper variety here, from match-style bags to bigger, more natural-water fish.

Engine PoolWindmill PoolTerry’s Pool
A view of Embryo Norton Disney84%

Embryo Norton Disney

Norton Disney · 6 lakes on site

Embryo Norton Disney is a big Lincolnshire day-ticket complex with six carp lakes, 140 acres of water and more than 80 swims. There’s a proper mix of easier bite lakes and serious specimen water, with carp over 50lb in the complex.

Billy’s LakeHodgett’s LakeHolden’s LakePettitt’s LakeStock’s LakeTurner’s Lake
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Harescombe Fisheries

Harescombe · 5 lakes on site

Harescombe Fisheries has five stocked lakes across the main Harescombe site and the separate Naas Lane fishery. There’s a useful mix of carp, tench, bream and silver-fish fishing, with day tickets from £7.50 and a café on the bank.

Field LakeMeadow LakePasture LakeMatch LakeDoughnut Lake
A view of Higher Kingcombe Coarse Fishing70%

Higher Kingcombe Coarse Fishing

Toller Porcorum · 4 lakes on site

Higher Kingcombe Farm Lakes near Toller Porcorum is a cracking five-lake coarse and carp venue, with day tickets for DDAS members and non-members. Lodge Lake has tighter fishing hours, while DDAS members can fish overnight on Two Island and Specimen lakes.

Lodge LakeTwo Island LakeSpecimen LakeGeneral coarse-fishing lakes
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A12 Cuton Lakes

Chelmsford · 3 lakes on site

A12 Cuton Lakes — officially A12 Lakes — is a three-lake complex near Chelmsford with proper carp fishing on the two specimen waters and cheaper mixed coarse and match angling on the Canal Lake.

Specimen 1Specimen 2Canal Lake

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Type a town, county or fish into the box up top — something like “Nottingham”, “carp Nottinghamshire” or “day ticket River Trent” — and we'll pull up the waters we've checked nearest that spot. Around Nottingham, for example, you'll find canal stretches, the tidal-free middle Trent and plenty of commercial lakes within a short drive.

Every listing tells you the stuff you actually need before you load the car: what's in each lake or stretch, whether it's a day ticket, club or syndicate water, the house rules and what a ticket costs when we last checked. Rules and prices change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go.

Rivers, canals and stillwaters fish completely differently. Lakes reward a bit of watercraft and steady feeding; rivers are all about flow, depth and level, so we show live river levels where we can. Use the water-type and fish filters to narrow it down, then open a venue for the lake-by-lake or stretch-by-stretch lowdown.

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