Fishing at Woodlands

Ticket Prices & Fishery Rules

Enjoy five peaceful lakes with day, evening, night and season ticket options, plus clear rules to help every angler look after the fishery.

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Prices

Fishing Ticket Prices

Choose the ticket that suits your visit. Please check in at the shop when you arrive, and book night fishing in advance.

Ticket Standard Ticket Concession
(13-18, 66+, Blue Badge)
One Rod Day Ticket£8£6
Two Rod Day Ticket£10£8
One Rod Evening Ticket (16:00)£4£4
Two Rod Evening Ticket (16:00)£5£5
24hr Ticket (Up to two rods)£25£25
Night Ticket (16:00-07:00)£15£15
Season Ticket£240£180
  • Under 13’s with a paying adult charged as an extra rod.
  • Only tickets available on Hawthorn are; Two Rod Standard Day Ticket, Two Rod Standard Evening Ticket, 24hr & Night Ticket.
Planning more than a day beside the water?

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Before you fish

Fishery Rules

These rules are in place to protect our fish, wildlife and fellow anglers. Thank you for helping us look after Woodlands Fishery.

General Site Etiquette

  • Check in & pay at the shop on arrival.
  • Ash & Hawthorn are adults only (16+).
  • Under 16s must be supervised by an adult (18+).
  • No driving on grassed areas.
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead and cleaned up after.
  • BBQs must be raised off the ground.
  • Alcohol is permitted, but anti-social or drunken behaviour will not be tolerated.
  • No drugs permitted on site.
  • Dispose of rubbish in the correct bins.
  • Respect other anglers, wildlife and the environment.
  • Aerators may operate during periods of low oxygen.
  • The bailiff’s decision is final.

General Fishing Rules

  • Rods must not be left unattended.
  • No braided mainline.
  • All rigs must be fish-safe and capable of releasing the lead if the mainline breaks.
  • No fixed leads or elasticated feeders.
  • Keepnets only with prior permission.
  • No carp in keepnets.
  • Unused bait must not be thrown into the lake.

Fish Welfare Rules

  • All nets, slings and unhooking mats must be disinfected before use.
  • Fish care spray must be used on hook holds and visible sores and damage.
  • All fish must be returned safely.
  • Do not handle fish with towels or cloths.
  • Always remain low to the ground when handling or photographing fish.
  • Never stand while holding a fish.
  • Any angler causing unnecessary harm or distress to fish may be asked to leave without refund.

Bait Rules

  • Boilies only on Hawthorn Lake.
  • No imitation (plastic or rubber) baits.
  • No nuts or nut-based particles.
  • Please use feed bait responsibly.
  • No dog or cat food.

Night Fishing Rules

  • No movement of vehicles after dark.
  • Bivvies only, tents are only permitted on the touring pitches.
  • No retaining fish overnight.
  • BBQs must be positioned safely away from bivvies.

Hawthorn Specimen Rules

  • Micro-barbed or barbless hooks only.
  • Hook sizes 6–10.
  • Recommended mainline, 12-18lb.
  • Mandatory equipment: Minimum 36” landing net, carp cradle, fish care spray, and a water container during hot weather.

Help Protect the Fishery

  • Please report any damaged, distressed or dead fish to a member of staff immediately.
  • Please report any damaged pegs, platforms or fishery equipment.
  • Please retrieve any lost line or tackle where it is safe to do so.
  • Please report any unsafe behaviour or rule breaches to a member of staff.
  • Do not damage trees, shrubs or other vegetation.
  • Please leave your peg as you would like to find it.
  • Respect the fishery, its wildlife and fellow anglers so everyone can enjoy their visit.