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978 checked places to fish so far

A view of Old Hough Coarse Fishery77%

Old Hough Coarse Fishery

Middlewich · 8 lakes on site

Old Hough is a proper mixed-coarse and match complex near Middlewich, with 10 pools and over 200 pegs. There’s plenty of choice for a pleasure session, while West Sooty offers advance-booked fishing for carp and catfish.

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67%

Lloyds Meadow Fishery

Frodsham · 4 lakes on site

Four lakes, 93 pegs and a proper mixed coarse line-up: Lloyds Meadow offers plenty of choice for a Cheshire day session. Islands give three lakes a clear focal point, but leave the floating baits at home.

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80%

Wyreside Lakes

Lancaster · 6 lakes on site

Wyreside Lakes near Lancaster has six waters across a family-run estate, with bookable carp fishing, membership lakes and a first-come-first-served mixed-coarse lake. Add seasonal pike tickets, a separate campsite and proper session facilities, and there’s plenty to get your teeth into.

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Whitmore Fisheries

Kirkham · 8 lakes on site

Whitmore Fisheries near Kirkham has a proper mix of coarse fishing, from small-carp canals to waters with bigger lumps in the line-up. Day fishing needs no booking, but the noon admission cut-off and detailed bait rules need a look before you load the car.

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A view of Bradshaw Hall Fisheries75%

Bradshaw Hall Fisheries

Bolton · 5 lakes on site

Bradshaw Hall gives you pleasure, match and specimen fishing in Bolton, with eleven lakes reported and a proper mix of coarse fish. Lake availability can change around matches, so a quick call before loading the car is well worth it.

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Bannister House Fishery

Tarleton · 1 lakes on site

Bannister House Fishery near Tarleton is a mixed coarse complex described as five lakes with over 200 pegs. There’s a cracking spread of species listed, plus on-site parking and toilets, though current ticket prices and opening arrangements need a quick phone call.

Main water
63%

The Cunneries Fishery

Chorley · 4 lakes on site

The Cunneries is a mixed coarse and match fishery near Chorley, with pleasure fishing, open matches and club matches all on the menu. Carp, F1s and a broad coarse-fish mix give it plenty of appeal, though current prices, lake availability and rules need a quick check.

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67%

Hall Lane Fishery

Parbold · 3 lakes on site

Hall Lane Fishery near Parbold has three canal-style lakes, more than 150 pegs and a proper pleasure-and-match fishing focus. Expect carp alongside a mixed coarse line-up, with weekend match availability worth checking before you load the car.

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Rosemary Wood Fisheries

Ormskirk · 2 lakes on site

Rosemary Wood Fisheries has two mixed coarse lakes near Ormskirk, with carp prominent and the larger fish tending to come from Moss Lake. Bank-bought day tickets, bookable nights and lakeside parking keep the practical side pretty straightforward.

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70%

Charity Farm Fisheries

Wigan · 1 lakes on site

Charity Farm Fisheries has four landscaped coarse ponds and around 80 pegs near Wigan, with a cracking mix of species for pleasure anglers and match clubs. Day tickets, accessible fishing positions and on-site toilets make it a handy option for a daytime session.

Main water
78%

Wrightington Fisheries

Wigan · 4 lakes on site

Wrightington Fisheries is a family-run, four-water coarse venue with pleasure pegs, match fishing and cracking wheelchair access on its two canals. Adult full-day tickets are £8, with Horse Shoe the main shout for pleasure anglers.

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58%

The Moss Fisheries

Irlam · 6 lakes on site

The Moss Fisheries, also known as Moss Farm Fisheries, is an Irlam coarse-fishing venue with a historical six-lake layout covering specimen, match and pleasure fishing. There’s plenty to look into, but check current lake access, prices and closing time before loading the car.

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A view of Lingmere Fishery74%

Lingmere Fishery

Moreton · 2 lakes on site

Lingmere is a two-lake coarse fishery in Moreton, with a proper mixed bag on offer and a clear split between pleasure fishing and match days. Islands on both waters, an onsite café and bait sales make it a handy option for a day on the bank.

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Claremont Farm Fishery

Bebington · 1 lakes on site

Claremont Farm Fishery is a compact mixed coarse lake in Bebington, with carp, crucians and a cracking spread of other coarse species. There are 26 reported pegs, day and night tickets, plus a farm café and shop for the useful extras.

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A view of The Oaks Lakes79%

The Oaks Lakes

Thirsk · 8 lakes on site

The Oaks Lakes near Thirsk is a proper mixed-coarse complex: ten lakes, over 400 advertised pegs and a mix of match, pleasure and specimen fishing. There’s a café, tackle shop and camping park too, with appointment-only Willows offering a different pace from the match lakes.

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Woodland Lakes Fishery

Thirsk · 3 lakes on site

Woodland Lakes at Carlton Miniott is a proper mixed coarse venue, catering for pleasure sessions, club outings and competitive matches. There’s night fishing too, plus a tackle shop and a café for breakfast and a brew.

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A view of Aston Park Fisheries75%

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.

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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.

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A view of Birkwood Fisheries75%

Birkwood Fisheries

Normanton · 5 lakes on site

Five lakes, mixed coarse fishing and a couple of proper snake-lake options make Birkwood a handy shout near Normanton. There’s variety for a pleasure session or a match, with bankside payment and the option to change lakes when space allows.

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Forest Lane Fishery

Easingwold · 5 lakes on site

Forest Lane Fishery at Alne has five lakes, more than 130 pegs and a proper mix of pleasure and match fishing. Pick from mixed coarse fishing, carp and barbel, or match-only water with an island to work towards.

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A view of Brafferton Fisheries65%

Brafferton Fisheries

Boroughbridge · 4 lakes on site

Four landscaped lakes, day-ticket fishing and a proper mix of carp and coarse fish make Brafferton a handy shout near Boroughbridge. Island Lake has advertised carp to 24 lb, while F1 Lake brings the match-fishing angle.

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A view of Oakland Waters74%

Oakland Waters

Snaith · 4 lakes on site

Oakland Waters is a family-run, four-lake fishery at Gowdall, with mixed coarse fishing, an adult-only carp lake and a bookable specimen water. There’s a handy café and tackle shop too, but check today’s ticket prices — the published tariff is dated 2022/2023.

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North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries

Scarborough · 3 lakes on site

North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries near Scarborough offers mixed coarse fishing, trout fishing and a separate pike syndicate across three lakes. There's a handy choice of day tickets, tackle hire and coaching, but don't mistake it for a confirmed specimen-carp venue.

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A view of Ratherheath Tarn76%

Ratherheath Tarn

Kendal · 1 lakes on site

Ratherheath Tarn is a secluded woodland coarse fishery near Kendal, with 30 pegs and carp advertised to 25 lb-plus. There’s a cracking mix of species, plus six accessible pegs linked to private parking by a level path.

Ratherheath Tarn

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Finding somewhere to fish near you

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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