Up to 2 years ago (2019) it was free to fish Clayton ponds, because the current owners had not decided what to do with the site. This may have changed since. Be careful, and steer clear, of the Electricity Generators at the rear of the top pond. I'm told that there arew some good Tench in the top pond. (As previoiusly reported)

I found that the ponds are free fishing after the council found it had a protected species of newt in them. Me and my father have fished there and had some beautiful bream and small carp all around 6-7lb. I have seen a fisherman pulls a 17lb carp out there as well. I have also heard rumours of the odd wells catfish circulating around the top pond. There are also large pike in the ponds that I have caught on a small perch look a like lure. I really recommend these fishing ponds as they are hard fishing by the results will be worth it and for free, it’s a no brainier!