Planning a Fishing Holiday? Tired of your local lakes?

Search & discover some of the UK’s favourite carp lakes in our guide below!



We’ve unearthed some real gems for you all in our comprehensive carp lake guide – ticket prices, lake rules and on-site facilities … we’ve left no stone unturned!

If your lake isn’t featured, or you’re a fishery owner keen to get your venue out there, contact us so we can share with the carp community.

Just click a county to start!





Bedfordshire

Manor Farm offers 7 specialist lakes set in 0ver 100 acres of bedfordshire woodlands.

The site has a huge tackle shop, and even includes a ‘bivvy barn’ showcasing the latest carp bivvies and shelters.

For those wanting a longer session, or just a holiday, there is plenty of room for up to 18 caravans with eelctric hook-up points.

Manor Farm Information

7 Lakes (Carp, Bream, Pike & Match Lake)

100 Acre Site

Includes CampSite (up to 18 Caravans)

Shower Block

Toilets (including disabled facilities)

Shop provides Refreshments

Huge Tackle Shop

Easy Access from A1

Manor Farm Fishing Prices

(correct as of 26/07/17)

Concession Day Ticket: £11

Night Fishing: £26 (4pm to 4pm)

** 50% Booking Deposit Required – see website

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Toddington Fisheries, Milton Keynes



Toddington Fishery is set in a quiet corner of rural Bedfordshire and was dug out to become a lake some 15 years ago – and improvements are still been made year-on-year.

Stock includes other species such as roach, perch, tench and bream.

It holds carp up to 22lb and even catfish as big as 37lb for those that like to mix it up.

Toddington Fishing Prices

Day tickets are £7 for One Rod, £10 for Two (can be booked on-site)

(can be booked on-site) Matches can be organised/booked online

Night Fishing is by appointment only

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Tall Trees Fishery, Aspley Guise

Set in a tranquil location of Bedforshire, Tall Trees is a real fishing gem.

At over 100 years old, this 2-acre intimate lake offers carp anglers a perfect setting to relax amongst the wildlife and enjoy paradise.

Tall Trees offers a good array of stock (it holds one 40lb Common and four at 30lb) and holds some real warriors.

A truly stunning carp lake!

Tall Trees Information

A beautiful 130-year old 2-acre lake

Online Tackle Shop

Bait Boat Hire available

Approx. 120 Carp (from 8lb to 40lb)

Summer House (with TV)

Toilets & Shower Room

On-site Electricity

Local Takeaways Available to Deliver

Membership Available

Tall Trees Fishing Prices

No Day Tickets Available

Weekend Hire which is £300 for up to 8 anglers

Weekly Hire is £700

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Berkshire

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Seven Lakes, Reading

Seven Lakes is, well 7 lakes!

The lakes are available to fish day and night and vary in size from 0.4 acres to 3.3 acres in a tranquil setting with ample parking.

They are stocked with mirrors, commons, perch, roach and pike.

Recently, permission has been granted for a complete overhaul of the lakes, including re-stocking.

Seven Lakes Information

Members of The Angling Trust – 10% off with membership card

Lake 7 is the specimen with carp up to 20lb

Annual Season Ticket Available

Seven Lakes Prices

Adults Day Tickets: One Rod – £6, Two Rods – £10, Three Rods – £14

Under 12’s Day Prices: One Rod – £4, Two Rods – £6

Over 65’s Day Tickets: Same as U12’s

Night Fishing: Overnight (4pm to 9am) – £15, 24 hours – £20

Season Tickets: Adult – £75, Others – £55 (Application form availale online)

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Wasing Fishery, Reading

The Wasing Estate is an extensive area of around 100 acres with a number of lakes and rivers set in the beautiful Berkshire countryside.

Through sustainable fishery management, carp anglers can be assured of a peaceful setting amongst an incredible woodland setting.

Created in the 17th century – the wooded lakes stock carp (up to 32lb), tench and rudd.

These spring fed gravel pits offer superb angling in a tranquil setting.

Wasing Carp Fishing Information

For all enquiries, you can e-mail Wasing Estates to find out how you can fish this exclusive Berkshire resort.

Or Contact 0118 971 4140

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Sandhurst Lake, Yateley

Sandhurst is the jewel in the crown of carp angling in the UK.

Part of the Yateley Complex – it really needs no introduction – having been featured in most carp publications and many TV shows over the years.

With the lake record standing at 44lb, there are very few lakes that can boast a realistic shot at a 40lb dream carp.

A relatively shallow lake, with depths from 2ft to 10ft – offering 30 swims for you to tackle.

Sandhurst Lake Information

400+ Carp Stock

30 Swims

Premier UK Day Ticket Water

26lb Average Carp

Completely Secure Site

No Bait Boats Allowed

Toilet Facilities

Total Zig Rig Ban

Sandhurst Lake Prices

12 hours – £20 (2 rods), £25 (3 rods)

24 hours – £25 (2 rods), £30 (3 rods)

Venue can be booked for exclusive events

Tickets available online

Also can be purchased via Crowthorne Angling Centre

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Cheshire

Coole Acres Fishery

A purpose built fishery located in the beautiful and relaxing South Cheshire countryside on Coole Lane – midway between the town of Nantwich and the village of Audlem.

From the original purchase of the land in 2007 (it was a simple 20 acre field of grazing land back then), the area has been very carefully designed and constructed to provide a location for true fishing enthusiasts.

There is three stunning lakes to choose from, and these are stocked with a wide range of fish in sizes to suit both the relaxing pleasure angler and the seasoned sport and specimen angler.

Offers Night Fishing

3 Lakes

Day Ticket Price: £10

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Gawsworth Fisheries, Macclesfield

Gawsworth Fisheries are situated in between Macclesfield and Congleton and is one of Cheshire’s premier day ticket fisheries, Gawsworth Fisheries is an all round fishery that comprises of five lakes Wall Pool, Wood Pool, Park Pool Coppice Pool and Spring Bank Pool as well as its own private canal, all the waters are extremely well stocked and will accommodate all anglers from the novice to the Specimen Carp Hunter alike.

Facilities at the fisheries include ample parking for all pools as well as toilet facilities.

5 Lakes & 1 Canal

NO Baitboats Allowed

Day Ticket Price: £9

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Cornwall

Bake Lakes, the “Jewel in Cornwall’s Angling Crown” with 9 lakes and ponds set in 30 acres of glorious Cornish countryside is the true ‘ONE STOP’ angling destination offering something for everyone.

Situated in the stunning, peaceful Cornish countryside Bake Lakes provides that quiet, ‘get away from it all’ just a few minutes away from Trerulefoot roundabout on the main A38 road between Saltash and Liskeard.

First class coarse or specimen fishing in a wide variety of settings suitable for the expert and beginner alike, on site tackle and bait shop, qualified and licenced tuition in coarse fishing.

8 Lakes

On-site Facilities, including shop

Also offer Fly Fishing

Day Ticket Price: See Website

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Oakside Fishery, Newquay

This is an excellant carp fishing venue, well stocked with both young carp and mature wiley individuals reaching up to the 30lb mark, so if you hook one of these babies be ready for the ride!

With well spaced maintained swims, islands to target, secluded lily covered coves, overhanging trees and mature reed beds, you will love the feel of the lake. Plenty of bivvy space for the overnight carp enthuisiast and fresh free-range hen, bantam or duck eggs available from Sandra, the perfect compliment to your bacon for breakfast.

Brian has day tickets, night tickets and season tickets all available at very reasonable prices.

Prices

DAY TICKETS…(dawn to dusk) ROD ALLOWED PRICE ADULTS 2 RODS £7.00 OAPs,JUNIORS,DISABLED 2 RODS £6.00 NIGHT TICKETS…(dusk till dawn) ADULTS 2 RODS £7.00 OAPs,JUNIORS,DISABLED 2 RODS £6.00 24hr TICKETS ADULTS 2 RODS £12.00 OAPs,JUNIORS,DISABLED 2 RODS £11.00 SEASON DAY TICKETS ADULTS 2 RODS £85.00 OAPs,JUNIORS,DISABLED 2 RODS £75.00 SEASON DAY AND NIGHT TICKETS ADULTS 2 RODS £110.00 OAPs,JUNIORS,DISABLED 2 RODS £95.00

Derbyshire

Visit Willesley Carp Fishery

The lake has many hundreds of carp with a mixture of both mirror and common carp.

There is a good stock of twenty to thirty pounders and recently a couple of carp exceeding thirty pounds have been landed. The lake also has a large stock of Coarse fish including bream, roach, cruscian carp, tench, perch and gudgeon.

Day tickets:

1 rod: £6

2 rods: £12

24 hours £20

Season ticket – contact for availability

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Pride Lake, Derby

Devon

Furzebray Lakes, South Molton

Digger Lakes, Culm Valley

Emperor Lakes, Loddiswell

Dorset

Todber Manor

3 Specimen Carp Lakes

Holiday Cottages/Caravan Club

24 Hour Ticket: £24

Day Ticket Price: £12

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Essex

Honeypot Lakes

Newland Hall Fishery, Chelmsford

Oak Lakes Fisheries, Southminster

Par Fishery

Hampshire

Willow Park Fishery

Hollybush Lakes, Aldershot

Hertfordshire

Willows Lakes

Carthagena Fishery, Lee Valley Park

Hook Lake, Hertford







Kent

Cottington Lake Fishery

Monk Lakes, Marden

Lancashire

Borwick Fishing, Carnforth

Pilsworth Fishery

Pendle View Fisheries

Lincolnshire

Old Mill Lakes, Market Rasen

Hunter’s Lodge Fishery

Alderfen Fisheries

Bain Valley Fisheries

Nuddock Wood Lake, Burringham

Langdale Lakes, Lincoln

Leicestershire

Frisby Lakes

Whetstone Gorse, Whetstone

Cromwell Lake

London

Picks Cottage Fishery, Chingford

Bury Hill Fisheries, Dorking

Bedfont Lakes, Hounslow

Walthamstow Reservoirs

Birchmead Lake, Thamesmead

Claverhambury Carp Lakes, Waltham Abbey

Norfolk

Taswood Lakes, Norwich

Airfield Lakes, Waveney Valley

Billingford Lakes

Middlesex

Farlows Lake, Colne Valley

Wraysbury 1

Bury Hill Fisheries

Cowley Lake

Oxfordshire

Linear Fisheries, Witney

Orchid Lakes, Dorchester-on-Thames

Linch Hill Fishery, Stanton Harcourt

Shropshire

Merrington Carp Fishery, Shrewsbury

Earls View Fishery, Shrewsbury

Somerset

Avalon Fisheries, Westhay

Emerald Pool

Pavyotts Mill

Summerhayes Fisheries

Stafffordshire

Millbrook Fisheries, Stoke-on-Trent

Willesley Carp Lake

Cudmore Fisheries

Surrey

Shillinglee Coarse Fishery

Priory Farm, Nr.Redhill

Willinghurst Fishery, Shamley Green

Warwickshire

Makins Fishery, Nuneaton

Clifton Lakes, Rugby

Bishops Bowl Fishery, Harbury

Arden Lakes, Stratford-upon-Avon

West Midlands

Coppice Lane Pools, Nr. Brownhills

Yorkshire

Swillington Park Fishing, Leeds

Fairview Lake, Selby

Oakland Waters, Goole

Millfield Pool, Wakefield

Newbridge Lakes, Burstwick

Ravenfield Ponds, Brinsworth

Redwood Park, York

Carpvale Doubles, Malton

Conifer Lake, Allerthorpe