UK Carp Lake Finder: Day Ticket Fisheries by County
Updated: Oct 16
This page lists real, named day-ticket carp fisheries across the UK, grouped by region. Whether you are planning a trip or looking for somewhere new within driving distance, use this as your starting point. We update it regularly as new information comes in.
This UK carp lake finder day ticket resource lists 40+ real fisheries by region so you can find a day ticket water near you without trawling through outdated forum threads.
All fisheries listed offer day tickets unless otherwise noted. Always confirm opening times, prices and ticket availability directly with the fishery before travelling.
North England
Renny Lake — North Yorkshire. 3 day-ticket coarse and carp lakes near East Harlsey; carp to 25lb+ on all three waters. Day tickets available dawn to dusk.
Wintersett Reservoir — West Yorkshire. Large day-ticket water near Wakefield managed by Anglers' Co-operative; good head of double-figure carp and excellent carp to 30lb+.
Carr Mill Dam — Merseyside. Popular day-ticket fishery in St Helens; well-stocked with common and mirror carp to 20lb+. Day tickets available on the bank.
Hebden Bridge Angling — West Yorkshire. Day-ticket stillwater near Halifax; carp to mid-doubles in a relaxed, scenic valley setting. Open all year.
Todber Manor Fishery — Dorset (also runs North venues). Commercial day-ticket complex; heavily stocked runs waters with commons and mirrors to 25lb. Multiple lakes to choose from.
Valley Lakes — County Durham. Day-ticket complex near Stockton-on-Tees; regularly stocked carp fishery with fish to 20lb+ ideal for runs-water sessions.
Wentworth Fisheries — South Yorkshire. Day-ticket coarse fishery near Rotherham; doubles and 20lb+ carp regularly caught. Accessible and beginner-friendly.
Central Fisheries — Scotland (Stirlingshire). One of very few day-ticket carp and coarse fisheries in Scotland; two well-stocked lakes with carp and mixed coarse fish.
The Midlands
Barston Lakes — West Midlands (Solihull). 21-acre Barston Lake and Jake's Lake; carp to 37lb+ on day or 24-hour tickets. Excellent specimen runs water with golf club facilities.
Cuttle Mill Carp Fishery — West Midlands (Sutton Coldfield). Established since the 1970s; Mill Pool and Long Pool, carp to 35lb+. Day and night tickets available, 3 acres each.
Alvechurch Fisheries — Worcestershire (Bromsgrove). 4-lake complex with House Pool specimen lake; carp to 25lb+. On-site cafe and tackle shop, day tickets from £12.
Hopsford Hall Fishery — West Midlands (Coventry). Spring-fed 3-acre estate lake with 350+ carp; average mid-doubles, fish to 36lb+. Day tickets from £10 for 2 rods.
Lavender Hall Fishery — West Midlands (Coventry). 4 pleasure lakes plus Station Lake specimen water; carp to 30lb+. Running since 1998 with on-site cafe and tackle shop.
Bluebell Lakes — Northamptonshire. National Trust-run complex near Oundle; several lakes including large gravel pits with carp to 30lb+. Day and season tickets available.
Fisherwick Lakes — Staffordshire. Popular runs water near Lichfield; double-figure carp in abundance and 20lb+ fish a regular occurrence. Day tickets available.
Baden Hall Fishery — Staffordshire (Eccleshall). Three specimen pools including The Quarry, Bridge and Glovers; carp to 45lb+. 24-hour tickets from £30, individual fishing cabins available.
Holwell Hyde Lake — Hertfordshire (Welwyn Garden City). Day-ticket water near the A1; carp to 25lb+ in a peaceful, tree-lined setting. Day tickets available at the bank.
Eye Kettleby Lakes — Leicestershire (Melton Mowbray). Day and 24-hour tickets; Mallard Lake and others with carp to 30lb+. Facilities include cafe and tackle shop.
East England
Catch 22 Fishery — Norfolk (Norwich). 23-acre gravel pit near Lyng with 2,000+ carp including fish to 45lb+. 32 pegs, on-site cafe, showers and tackle shop. Day tickets £10.
Cobbleacre Park — Norfolk (Norwich). 5-lake complex near Hevingham; Mario's Lake specimen water with carp to 35lb+. Day tickets £10, 24-hour £20.
Burgh Castle Fisheries — Norfolk (Great Yarmouth). 1.5-acre carp lake with 38lb+ record; 50+ fish over 20lb. Day tickets £10, 24-hour £20. Lake record is Spot, a 38lb common.
Cross Drove Fishery — Norfolk (Thetford). 8-acre lake near Hockwold with carp to 30lb+ and catfish to 60lb. Day tickets £10, 70 pegs available.
Darrow Farm Fishery — Norfolk (Diss). Purpose-built 3-acre specimen lake with 115 carp all over 10lb; fish to 30lb+. Day tickets £10 for 2 rods.
Dents Farm Fishing Lakes — Norfolk (Downham Market). 5-lake complex near Hilgay; carp to 30lb+ across Willow, 2 Island and Farm Shop lakes. Day tickets £10, no night fishing.
Broome Pits — Suffolk (Bungay). B Pit and D Pit gravel pits; D Pit record over 40lb. Day tickets £10, 24-hour £20, 2 rods maximum.
Hintlesham Fisheries — Suffolk (Ipswich). Specimen lakes with carp to 36lb+ and catfish to 70lb. Three specimen lakes, tackle shop, showers on site. Day tickets from £15.
Hawstead Fishing Lakes — Suffolk (Bury St Edmunds). Willow Lake 2.5 acres with carp to 33lb+. Day tickets £12, night fishing by arrangement. Barn accommodation available.
Berners Hall Fishery — Essex (Ongar). The Reservoir at this 3-lake complex has 20+ carp over 40lb and 150 over 30lb; 24 acres with 24 swims. Specimen day-ticket fishing at its best.
Beaver Fishery — Surrey (Lingfield). Snipe Lake is 2 acres with carp to nearly 40lb; 12 single pegs, easy depths of 3-5 feet. Day tickets £15, 24-hour £25.
South East England
Linear Fisheries — Oxfordshire (Witney). 7 day-ticket waters and 3 syndicates across the Oxfordshire complex; many 40lb+ fish. The UK's most famous day-ticket carp destination.
Hartley Lands Farm Fishery — Kent (Cranbrook). 6 lakes with carp to 39lb+. Varied day-ticket options from runs waters to specimen lakes in stunning countryside near Cranbrook.
Claygate Lakes — Kent (Marden). Day-ticket fishery near Marden; well-stocked with carp in varied sizes. Suitable for all abilities with multiple lake choices.
Wylands International Fishery — East Sussex (Battle). Commercial fishery on Powder Mill Lane; multiple day-ticket lakes with carp to 20lb+. Good for both beginners and experienced anglers.
Tanyard Farm Fishery — East Sussex (Iden). Peaceful day-ticket fishery near Rye; carp to double figures in a traditional farm setting. Day tickets available without pre-booking.
Fairlands Lake — Hertfordshire (Stevenage). Council-run day-ticket water in Stevenage; carp to 20lb+ accessible on the bank. Low-cost day tickets, ideal for local anglers.
Aldenham Reservoir — Hertfordshire (Borehamwood). Large reservoir near Radlett; carp to 25lb+ in a scenic setting. Day tickets from the bailiff on the bank.
South West England and Cornwall
Bake Lakes — Cornwall (Saltash). 9-lake complex including Caesar's Palace and Luxor Lake; carp to 34lb+. Day tickets from £12. Cornwall's premier day-ticket destination.
Gwinear Lakes — Cornwall (Newquay). Specimen lake with 30+ carp over 20lb and lake record over 35lb; 6 pegs, pre-booking essential. Day tickets £12.
Oakside Fishery — Cornwall (Newquay). 3.5-acre lake with carp to 30lb+; 4 islands and lily beds on the north Cornwall coast. Day tickets from £7.
Lower Tamar Lake — Cornwall/Devon border (Holsworthy). 35-acre South West Lakes Trust water; carp to 38lb+, only 16 pegs. Day tickets £12, 24-hour £22.
Upper Tamar Lake — Cornwall/Devon border (Holsworthy). 81-acre former trout reservoir with carp to 36lb+; excellent wild-feeling big-water carp fishing. Day tickets £8.
Creedy Lakes — Devon (Crediton). Popular Devon day-ticket complex; specimen lake with carp to 30lb+ alongside tench and bream. Regular stocking programme.
Ham Green Lakes — Somerset. 50 carp in the lake with a resident fish over 28lb; day ticket 2 rods £10, 24-hour £20. Peaceful Somerset setting.
Spring Water Lakes — Wales (Carmarthenshire). Specimen carp lake with day tickets; mix of commons and mirrors. One of South Wales's best-kept day-ticket secrets.
Wales
Commonwood Fishery — North Wales (Wrexham). Premier carp fishery near Wrexham; day tickets available with carp to 30lb+ in a beautifully maintained setting.
Pembrokeshire Green Giant Fishery — Wales (Pembrokeshire). 4 day-ticket lakes near Begelly; carp to 20lb+ including grass carp to 34lb. Call ahead to book your session.
Llyn Brenig Fishery — North Wales (Conwy). Large Welsh reservoir operated by Natural Resources Wales; carp fishing available on day tickets alongside other coarse species.
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