Fishing lakes in Yorkshire
Scalm park (Caravan park)
Scalm Park Leisure is set in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside around Selby and can offer you a complete all in one package holiday with caravan site, golf course and fishing and other activities to keep you occupied whilst staying in or around the Park.
Scalm Park Leisure offers three well stocked ponds containing Carp, Bream, Tench, Rudd and Chubb. The lakes are open from dawn to dusk.
Wistow, Selby, YO8 3RD, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Selby Canal
The YDAA controls the stretch of canal from Selby "Basin" to Brayton Bridge, a distance of approximately two miles. The canal is well used and forms an excellent fishery for match and pleasure fishing alike. Matches are regularly fished on the canal and any club can book a length, availability permitting, by contacting the waters secretary. Fishing stations are being constructed by local members and provide comfortable fishing along the fishery.Species and TacticsThe mai...
Selby Basin to Brayton Bridge, Selby, YO8 8, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The River Rye
The YDAA control a stretch of the Seven from Barugh Bridge to the confluence with the River Rye. Day tickets are available from the usual outlets.
A classic small stream, containing all types of species, from native brown trout, to grayling, dace, chub and pike. The fish may not be of record-breaking size but can be a challenge of watercraft in such small a water. Ideal for trotting with a centerpin, light floats and maggots, but will also produce to the fly, with dead b...
Brawby, YO17 6, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The Willows Carp & Coarse Fishery
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Eric’s Willows is home to the best carp stock in the North and one of the best stocks in the country.At 25 acres in size, the gravel pit was initially established as an
exclusive syndicate before being changed to a day ticket fishery in May
2013 in order to fund other development projects in the area. Set in
lower Mexborough Estates, the lake is home to a diverse variety of
wildlife as a result of the careful management undertaken in partnership
with local authori...
Boat Lane, Methley, LS26 9AH, Leeds, United Kingdom
Wykeham Lakes Fishery
Wykeham Lakes is situated within the Dawnay Estate on the southern edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, half a mile off the A170 (Pickering to Scarborough Road) between Wykeham village and West Ayton.Wykeham Lakes is made up of four landscaped lakes (former gravel pits), one of which is the Trout Water is regularly stocked with Rainbow, Blue & Brown trout. The three other lakes provide a variety of coarse fishing, which includes pleasure, predator and a match lake to tempt...
Long Causeway Road, Scarborough, YO13 9QU, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Bellflask Fishery
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Bellflask Fishery, Tanfield nr Rippon, 10 acre fishery with exceptionally clear, fertile water where fish grow on quickly stocked with rainbows and brown trout.
Bellflask House, Ripon, HG4 5LW, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Blackburn Farm
Fishery noted for Rainbow Trout fishing.
Permits are available at the farmhouse.
Old Gayle Lane, Gayle, DL8 3NX, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Kilnsey Park
Kilnsey Park Estate is a family visitor attraction in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Spend a day with us exploring and having fun – you can catch a fish, ride ponies, watch our red squirrels play and then enjoy a meal in our cosy café!
B6160, Kilnsey, Skipton BD23 5PS
Leighton Fly Fishing
Situated in the hills and moors above Masham, in Wensleydale (sign posted from Masham). At 105 acres this is quite a large lake in an exposed position, but it has outstanding fly fishing for quality rainbow trout which run quite large. Bank fishing only.
Ripon, HG4 4JH, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Pickering Trout Lake
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Situated in the centre of the market town of Pickering at the foot of the North York Moors National Park, Pickering Trout Lake is an established one acre game fishery adjacent to the North York Moors steam railway.
The fishery is primarily geared toward the first time or novice fisher but does also cater for the more experienced visitor.
The lake is nominally split into two areas, one end for bait fishing and the other for those fly fishing.
A short walk from the town...
Newbridge Road, Newbridge, YO18 8JJ, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Ripon Fly Fishers
Bellflask Fishery, Tanfield nr Rippon, 10 acre fishery with exceptionally clear, fertile water where fish grow on quickly stocked with rainbows and brown trout.
Bellflask House, Ripon, HG4 5LW, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
River Nidd
A rarely fished region characterised by deep, leisurely glides with patches of quick shallow water thrown in for good measure. Because there are few set pegs, a wandering approach is best. Brown trout are sometimes caught. Chub, grayling, and good-sized dace abound; barbel are there but difficult to locate.
Nidderdale Lodge Park, Knaresborough, HG5 0, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Barlow Common Nature Reserve Pond
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This water, which covers just over 4 acres also known locally as the nature reserve is managed by Selby Council. Although quite large there are only 14 pegs available as the remainder of the water is reserved for the nature that inhabits the water. The benefit of this can be that when the fish do want to feed, they tend to shoal up in the areas where the bait is going in. The water has platforms from which disabled anglers can fish. There are plenty of bank side features...
Barlow Common Road, Barlow, YO8 8, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Fairview Lake
Fairview Lake is situated in the village of Wistow near Selby in North Yorkshire. The lake is a former clay pit from the 1800's. It contains a variety of coarse fish with about a hundred Carp reaching double figures of 20lbs to 30lbs.
Fairview Lake is also known to have Pike (28lb), Perch (4lb 8oz), Tench (10lb) and Roach (3lb 8oz) so anglers have a chance to catch a specimen in most species.
Broad Lane, Selby, YO8 3RB, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Farmires Trout Fishery
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Farmire Fishery is a game fishing venue located in North Yorkshire. The trout Lake offers 18 stances for wheelchair fishing and a nature reserve. Tickets must be obtained in advance. There is an anglers cabin and tea and coffee free all day. Wheelyboats available.
Stang Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 9JW, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Grange Farm Pond
Snibston Grange Fishery is a coarse fishing venue located near Coalville in Leicestershire. The fishery comprises two lakes approximately one acre in size each available for pleasure anglers as well as match bookings, with a mixed stock including barbel, chub and carp.
Coalville, LE67 3, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Leighton Reservoir
Situated in the hills and moors above Masham, in Wensleydale (sign posted from Masham). At 105 acres this is quite a large lake in an exposed position, but it has outstanding fly fishing for quality rainbow trout which run quite large. Bank fishing only.
Ripon, HG4 4JH, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Malham Tarn
Malham Tarn is located 375 metres above sea level in the most spectacular upland limestone scenery the Yorkshire Dales and indeed England has to offer. Owned by the National Trust Malham Tarn National Nature Reserve is a very special place it's an internationally recognised RAMSAR site and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Malham Tarn has a fly fishing history of more than 150 years and it must be one of the fe...
Settle, BD24 9, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
New Marske Reservoir
At Saltburn the pier can be an excellent fishing mark with big bags of whiting been on the cards on flat calm frosty nights, and even bigger bags of cod been on offer after a big northerly swell – best time of year being Feb and March. At low water the rocks and th sandy beach also offer good fishing.
Sea damage and council spending cutbacks has reduced the pier to half its former length, but it still produces some top fishing over high water in both summer and winter....
North Yorkshire, Saltburn-by-the-sea, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Oak Mere Fishery
The North Yorkshire based Caravan Park with Fishing Lakes.
Skipwith, YO8 5, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Race Course Lake
This is a very big expanse of water (25 acres) situated as you have probably guessed by the name above, right in the middle of the racecourse. It is a deep water with 14 ft nearest one of the 2 islands.
Most areas offer at least 7 ft, down to 12 ft nearest the roadside. There are no facilities available and some of the pegs can be a substantial walk from the parking areas. There is disabled access to some of the pegs, but many of the furthest pegs are not suitable for a...
Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, HG4 1, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Raker Lakes
Situated just south of York and set in 28 acres of landscaped countryside, Raker Lakes has 4 coarse lakes and a specimen lake, catering for match, pleasure and specimen anglers. There is also a small touring caravan site.
Greengales Lane, Wheldrake, YO19 6BW, York, United Kingdom
Raskelf Lake
Raskelf Lake is one of Bradford No1 AA's flagship waters and is
extremely popular with many of the clubs members. This densely stocked
fishery produces some excellent catches with nets of over 100lbs
achievable during the summer months. The lake, which is situated near
Boroughbridge between Helperby and Raskelf villages, is around 4.5 acres
in size and has 50 permanent pegs for anglers to fish from. Every peg
has features to fish to, from overhanging ...
W Moor Road, Raskelf, YO61 3, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Roundhay Park
This is another Leeds City council run water that is set within a large public park. It is run by Leeds DASA. The Lake is called Waterloo Lake, it is about 15 acres in size and has suffered with water loss over the recent years. The water level can still rise and fall, but is generally at a good level. The bottom is predominantly clay / stone, so the water always tends to carry a fair bit of colour. There is an onsite cafe that sells the tickets with toilet facilities. T...
Park Avenue, Roundhay, LS8 2, Leeds, United Kingdom
Scrapyard Pond
Kelsey Gardens fishery is a coarse fishing venue located near Burstwick in Yorkshire. It comprises two coarse fishing lakes with only the north lake available for fishing. The lake contains a variety of coarse fish including Bream, Carp, Roach, Perch, Rudd, Tench and Skimmers.
Hariff Lane, Burstwick, HU12 9HU, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Thorpe Underwood Fishery
This fishery shares the same features of Thorpe Underwood as it is only 2000 yards down stream towards Linton Lock and its marina. To find it from the A1M take the A59 road towards York and then turn left after 4.5 miles up Pool Lane which is sign posted Nun Monkton. Follow the lane for just under 2 miles towards Nun Monkton and then take a left turn on Rooke Lane. After 3/4 of a mile the road meets a 'T' junction. You can go either way here - left to the top of the leng...
Harrogate, YO26 8EX, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Washburn Valley Reservoirs
Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir are both very good rainbow trout fisheries with wild brown trout present. They are run by Yorkshire Water and are located just off the A59 between Harrogate and Skipton.
Swinsty Reservoir is located in the Washburn valley north of Otley and west of Harrogate in Yorkshire. The reservoir is below and directly adjoining Fewston Reservoir.
Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir are both very good rainbow trout fisheries with wild brown trout present. The...
N Lane, Harrogate, LS21 2, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Westerly Lake Fisheries & Caravan Park
Situated just 7 miles from the historic city of York Westerly lake is a small, family run, adults only touring caravan park and coarse fishing lake.
The Lodge, Westerley Lake, Main St, Wheldrake, York YO19 6AH
Wistow Pit
Fairview Lake is situated in the village of Wistow near Selby in North Yorkshire. The lake is a former clay pit from the 1800's. It contains a variety of coarse fish with about a hundred Carp reaching double figures of 20lbs to 30lbs.
Fairview Lake is also known to have Pike (28lb), Perch (4lb 8oz), Tench (10lb) and Roach (3lb 8oz) so anglers have a chance to catch a specimen in most species.
Broad Lane, Selby, YO8 3RB, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Bolton Brickyard Ponds
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The brick pond is a mixed fishery set within a public park, and holds a good head of carp, tench, roach, bream, perch and pike.
Day tickets are available on the bank, and are very reasonable considering the quality and quantity of fish this water now holds. The pond stays open all year round, with pike giving good sport in the colder months.
Furlong Road, Goldthorpe, S63 9, Barnsley, United Kingdom
