Fishing Near Me | 14 Awesome Venues To Fish In 2021
Looking for somewhere new to go fishing? Check out this list of hotspots and you may just find the venue of your dreams…
Waldegraves Holiday Park Fishing Lakes
County: Essex
Contact: 01206 382898, holidays@waldegraves.co.uk, www.waldegraves.co.uk
Stock: Carp, Sturgeon, Bream, Tench, Reach, Rudd, Perch and Gudeon
Facilities (Icons): Accommodation, Food & Drink, Family Orientated, Disabled Facilities, Activities nearby
Waldegraves Holiday Park Fishing Lakes
River Steam Holidays
County: Worcestershire
Contact: 01562777563/07801981629, www.riversteamholidays.co.uk
Stock: Barbel, Pike, Roach, Chubb, Perch, Salmon and Eel.
Facilities (Icons): Accommodation, Activities Nearby
River Steam Holidays
Fron Farm Fishery
Country: Wales
Contact: 01974251392, sue@fronfarmfishery.co.uk, http://www.fronfarmfishery.co.uk/
Stock: Carp, Barbel, Rudd, Perch, Tench
Facilities (Icons): Accommodation, Food and Drink, WC/Shower
Fron Farm Fishery
Cranford Fishing Holidays
County: Devon
Contact: 01805 622334, info@cranfordcottages.co.uk, https://www.cranfordcottages.com/
Stock: Carp, Crucians, Tench, Bream, Perch, Rudd
Facilities: Accommodation
Cranford Fishing Holidays
Packington Somers Fishery
County: Warwickshire
Contact: 01676 523 833/ 07956008809, penny@packingtonestate.co.uk www.packingtonestate.co.uk
Stock: Roach, Tench, Carp, Barbel, Skimmers, Crucians, Ide
Facilities: Tackle Shop, Café, Toilet Facilities, Disabled Access
Packington Somers Fishery
Tinney Waters
County: Devon
Contact: 01409 271362, www.tinneywaters.co.uk, sally@tinney-waters.co.uk
Stock: Carp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Tench, Perch
Facilities: Accommodation, Dog Friendly
Tinney Waters
Cobbleacre Lakes
County: Norfolk
Contact: 01603 754305, info@cobbleacre.co.uk , www.cobbleacre.co.uk
Stock: Carp, Catfish, Ide, Roach and Perch
Facilities: Touring Site (camping) Toilets with Showers
Cobbleacre Lakes
Reepham Fishery & Holiday Accommodation
County: Norfolk
Contact: 01603 870829, enquiries@reephamfishery.co.uk, www.reephamfishery.co.uk
Stock: Carp, Mirror, F1’s Blonde and Mirror, Tench, Barbel, Rudd and Roach
Facilities: Accommodation, Dog Friendly, Disabled Access, Toilets
Reepham Fishery & Holiday Accommodation
Faulkers Lakes
County: Lincolnshire
Contact: 01754811324, clare@faulkerslakes.co.uk, www.faulkerslakes.co.uk
Stock: Carp up to 20lbs, Barbel up to 11lbs, Bream up to 7lbs, Crusians, Chub, Tench, Ide, Rudd, Roach and Perch.
Facilities (Icons): Toilets, Accommodation, Parking
Faulkers Lakes
Springfield Meadows
County: Devon
Contact: 01409 221723, info@springfieldmeadows.co.uk, www.springfieldmeadows.co.uk
Stock: Carp up to 30lb, bream, tench, rudd, chub, perch, roach and crucian
Facilities: Accommodation, dog friendly, Washing facilities
Springfield Meadows
Wyekham Lakes, North Yorkshire Water Park
County: North Yorkshire
Contact: 01723 862771/07792 968975, www.northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk , info@northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk
Stock: Crucian, Mirror, Common, Ghost, linear Carp. Rudd, Roach, Perch, Bream, Tench
Facilities: Toilet, Dog Friendly, Bait for Sale, disabled access
Wyekham Lakes, North Yorkshire Water Park
Float Fish Farm
County: Cambridgeshire
Contact: 07365904040, dale.hudson@floatfishfarm.com, www.floatfishfarm.co.uk
Stock: Carp, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Tench, Barbel, Chub, Crucian, Catfish
Facilities: dog friendly, food available, tackle and bait shop, toilets and shower facilities
Float Fish Farm
Lakeside Fisheries & Caravan Park
County: Norfolk
Contact: 01366 383491, richesflorido@aol.com, www.lakesidedenver.co.uk
Stock: Carp, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Bream, Tench and Barbel
Facilities: Accommodation, disability access, tackle shop, toilets and showers
Lakeside Fisheries & Caravan Park
Gabriel Fishery & Farm Campsite
County: Kent
Contact: 01732 865355, info@gabriels-fishery.co.uk , www.gabriels-fishery.co.uk
Stock: Carp & Tench
Facilities: Camping, tackle shop, food and drink, disability access, Parking
Gabriel Fishery & Farm Campsite
Lavender Hall Fishery
County: Coventry
Contact: 01676 530299, info@lavenderhallfishery.co.uk , www.lavenderhallfishery.co.uk
Stock: 5 lakes full of different types of carp
Facilities: tackle shop, food and drink available, disables access, toilets
Lavender Hall Fishery
Fishing Near Me | Cumbria's Best Fishing Spots
Cumbria isnt blessed with coarse fishing opportunites like some counties in the UK but that doesnt mean there arent some real gems to be found and some great river and stillwater fisheries. What the county also has is some of the best scenery and tourist hotspots in the country including the Lake District and therefore its a great region to visit for an angling holiday or longer fishing trip.
Cumbria's fishing offers some beuatiful scenery.
Angling Times have put together the best hotspots and places to go fishing in Cumbria. Whether you want to find the best river fishing in Cumbria or the best stillwater fishing in Cumbria, this guide will help you....
Carleton Hill Fishery, Carlisle, Cumbria
There are three ponds on this fishery as well as a fully stocked tackle shop. Each lake is mixed stock holding everything from chub to carp and silvers making it a great option even in winter. Expect lots of bites here.
Contact: 01228 562622, Postcode: CA4 0BJ
http://www.carletonhillfishery.com
Whins Pond, Edenhall, Carlisle
This cracking pleasure fishing complex comprises a large scenic lake split into two sections. The coarse section covers about 8 acres and has 30 pegs and is well stocked with tench, bream, carp to 20lb and roach.
The lake has plenty of features such as overhanging trees and lilly pads and is permanently pegged with comfortable platform style swims.
Whins Pond takes match bookings and regular matches are held by the fishery management.
Contact: 01768 862671, Postcode: CA11 8SR
The River Irthing is a top Cumbria fishing spot
River Irthing, Brampton
In the winter this stunning little river turns into a grayling fishing haven where anglers can trot a float and catch fish to 2lb in stunning scenery.
The lower end of the river near the Golden Fleece pub is a good choice and you can snatch a pint at the end of your session. The stretch at Lanercost is also worthwhile as well as beautiful.
Most of the river is run by Brampton Angling Association who offer day tickets to visiting anglers from the Post Office in Brampton town centre.
Contact: 016977 2359, Postcode: CA6 4NF
River Eden, Warwick Hall, Warwick-on-Eden, Carlisle
A stunning bit of the River Eden overlooked by the historic Warwick Hall. In winter the game fishing stops and coarse anglers are invited on to trot or leger for nets of grayling. Fishing in split into two beats but the hotspot is on the first bend opposite the hall itself.
Contact: 01228 561 546, Postcode: CA4 8PG
Warwick Hall on the River Eden is a great place to trot for grayling
WHERE TO STAY - TOTTERGILL FARM
If you fancy a longer trip to cumbria and fish all of these venues how about staying at Tottergill Farm Cottages?
Located on a working farm on the hillsides just outside Brampton, Tottergill is a stunning place for short and long trips with views to die for. Each of the dozen or so private cottages have their own hottub - ideal for a dip at the end of a hard day's fishing. There's also a pub within walking distance for a meal or a pint or two...
There are a number of different accommodation options with some of their luxury cottages sleeping as many as 8. The cottages feature all the mod cons as well as wood burners for those cold winter nights.
For pricing and more details, visit their website here: www.tottergill.co.uk
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FISHING NEAR ME | Best urban perch fishing locations
Drop shotting, light lure fishing, jigging or street fishing whatever name you wish to call it, this style of fishing is as exciting as angling gets.
From catching big perch and zander on urban canals to wrestling with pike and chub on small rivers, light lure fishing or drop shotting is a great option especially during the cooler months when species like carp go into hibernation.
If you're not sure how to fish the method read our guide here..
Fish like this zander are what to expect when drop shotting
Need inspiration on where to go drop shotting/lure fishing? Try one of our venues…..
NORTH
Beverley Canal, Beverley, E Yorks
The boatyard at Beverley is a winter hotspot which contains pike perch and odd zander.
Contact: Hull DAA, 07976 779983
Prices: £3 on the bank, Hull DAA
Huddersfield Broad Canal, Huddersfield, W Yorks
With old mill houses and railway lines you don’t get much more urban than this but the fishing here is excellent with a huge head of jack pike and big perch to go at.
Contact: Chris Roberts Fishing Tackle 01484 545032
Prices: £3.50 from Chris Roberts Fishing Tackle, Mirfield AC
Huddersfield's industrial Broad Canal is ideal for a spot of street fishing
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Wigan, Lancs
The inner city section around the DW stadium is full of bream meaning predators will not be far away.
Contact: Harry's Fishing Tackle, 01942 728532
Prices: £2 on the bank, Wigan DAA
Rochdale Canal, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancs
The Broadgate Length through Chadderton Industrial estate is a popular match venue which also contains plenty of predators.
Contact: Heywood DAS, 07905 906261
Prices: £3 on the bank, Heywood DAA
Salford Quays, Manchester
Now under the control of Salford Friendly Anglers the Quays are renowned for their quality fish and numerous lure fishing competitions are held on it each winter.
Prices: Free fishing, anglers must join Salford Friendly Anglers, Contact: Salford Friendly Anglers, 07985 733969, Sat Nav: M50 3AZ
Salford Quays is a great lure fishing venue
Shropshire Union Canal, Chester, Cheshire
The L-Shaped Basin is a wide section of canal in the centre of Chester offering typical canal species including big stripeys.
Contact: Chester Tackle Locker, 01244 345069
Prices: Part of the £20 a year Waterway Wanderers Scheme, see Canal and River Trust Website
MIDLANDS
Cauldon Canal, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs
Amongst the chimneys and buildings from a bygone pottery industry the canal around Lichfield Street offers easy access and some great fishing too.
Contact: Goms Mill AC, 01782 318173
Prices: £3 a day on the bank, Goms Mill AC
Grand Union Canal, Loughborough, Leics
Lined with red-bricked industrial buildings the canal through Loughborough in known for its head of perch particularly the Albion Wharfe pegs.
Contact: Smiths Angling Supplies, 01509 239136
Prices: £5 a day from local tackle shops, Quorn AS
Loughborough Canal just screams street fishing
River Welland, Spalding, Lincs
Known for its huge shoals of roach in winter meaning the perch and pike follow them in.
Prices: Free fishing, Contact: Granz Angling, 01775 712206, Sat Nav: PE11 1XA
River Trent, Nottingham Embankment, Notts
Big perch and specimen pike have been caught in previous winters making this a popular water for predator fans.
Prices: Free fishing, Contact: Matchman Supplies 01159 813834, Sat Nav: NG2 5FB
Nottingham Canal is a great venue to rove with light lure setups
River Derwent, Derby, Derbys
The Earl of Harrington's club run, Pride Park stretch is as urban as this river gets. Most people target the barbel leaving the predators as an un-tapped resource.
Prices: £5 from Nathans of Derby, Contact: 01332 515353, Sat Nav: DE24 8XL
River Wensum, Norwich, Norfolk
Another classic urban waterway which holds plenty of predators thanks to the big shoals of bream and roach which flock here in winter.
Prices: Free fishing, Contact: Lathams Tackle 08432 891368, Sat Nav: NR1 4LH
Soho Loop Canal, Birmingham, W Mids
The Winson Green stretch sees few boats and anglers despite contains plenty of fish. Pike can be found to over 15lb along with perch to over 3lb.
Contact: Black Country AS, 07813 618819
Prices: Free fishing
SOUTH
Basingstoke Canal, Ash Vale, Hants
Located close to Gold Valley Lakes, this section of canal offers plenty of features including lock cuts and bridges where big perch lie in wait.
Contact: The Creel Aldershot, 01252 320871
Prices: £4 on the bank or £3 from local tackle shops, Basingstoke Canal AA
Gloucester Canal, Hempsted, Gloucs
A wide deep canal holding plenty of big predators particularly perch which go to over 4lb.
Contact: Lobby’s Tackle, 01453 791417
Prices: £4 a day on the bank, Winget Angling Club
Grand Union Canal, Little Venice, Paddington
just a stones throw from the skyscrapers of London, big perch and odd pike like to hide amongst the house boats. An urban havenin the middle of the capital well worth fishing.
Prices: £20 a year, Canal & Rivers Trust Waterways Wanderers Scheme
Contact: First Tackle, 02084 557778
London's Little Venice is great for perch and pike fishing
Grand Union Canal, Milton Keynes, Bucks
Over 5 miles of inner city canal with plenty of locks, bridges, wharfes and wides to explore. A big perch hotspot can be found between the factories at Wolverton.
Contact: Gone Fishin MK, 01908 313158
Prices: £6 on the bank, Milton Keynes AA
River Medway, Maidstone, Kent
The Law Courts area is a hotspot for silverfish so pike and perch also reside here but predators can be found all the way through the town.
Prices: Free fishing, Contact: Maidstone Angling, 01622 677326, Sat Nav: ME16 0GB
River Ivel, Biggleswade, Beds
The town stretch is lined by houses and is well known for its huge perch to over 3lb which are caught all year round on lures. The river is also worth a try at Langford and Blunham.
Contact: Ivel Protection Association, 01234 823959
Prices: Vary from club to club which are included in IPA
Drop shotting brings rewards like this plump perch