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 Type One Rod Two Rods
Day Ticket£8.00£10.00
Concession Ticket£6.00£8.00
Evening Ticket£4.00£5.00
24 Hour Ticket£20.00
Night Ticket (16:00 - 7:00)£12.00
Season Ticket£240.00
Concession Season Ticket£180.00
  • Concession ticket: ages 13-18, 66+, or blue badge holders.
  • Evening tickets start at 16:00.
  • 24hr & Night fishing available by booking only.
Planning more than a day beside the water?

Book a touring pitch or explore lodge stays for a longer Woodlands break.

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Before you fish

Fishery Rules

These rules help protect the fish, wildlife and peaceful atmosphere at Woodlands Fishery. Please read them before your visit.

General Site Rules

  • Woodlands Fishery accepts no responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to persons or property.
  • All anglers must check in at the shop on arrival.
  • Ash & Hawthorn lakes are adult only (16+).
  • Under 16s must be supervised by an adult (18+).
  • Aerators may operate during periods of low oxygen.
  • Any angler causing unnecessary distress or harm to fish will be asked to leave immediately.
  • No driving on grassed areas.
  • BBQs are permitted but must be raised off the ground.
  • No drugs permitted on site.
  • Alcohol is allowed; anti-social or drunken behaviour will not be tolerated.
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead and under control at all times.
  • Please clean up after your dog.
  • All rubbish must be taken home or disposed of in the correct bins provided (General Waste / Mixed Recycling / Glass).
  • Please respect wildlife, the environment, and other anglers.
  • The bailiff’s decision is final at all times.

Fishing Rules

  • All nets, slings, and unhooking mats must be disinfected before use.
  • Fish care spray is mandatory (sold in the shop at trade price).
  • Use fish care spray on all hook holes and visible sores.
  • All fish must be returned safely and unharmed.
  • Keepnets are only permitted with prior permission.
  • No carp in keepnets.
  • Do not handle fish with towels or cloths.
  • Always kneel when handling or photographing fish.
  • Rods must not be left unattended at any time.
  • No braided mainline.
  • Anti-tangle tubing must be used on all rigs.
  • No fixed leads or elasticated feeders.
  • Unused bait must not be thrown into the lake.

Bait Rules

  • Boilies allowed on Hawthorn only (specimen).
  • No imitation baits (plastics).
  • No dog or cat meat.
  • No nuts.
  • All feed baits to be used in moderation.

Night Fishing Rules

  • No movement of cars after dark.
  • Bivvies only, no tents.
  • No BBQs within three metres of your bivvy.
  • No retaining fish.

Hawthorn Lake Specimen Rules

  • Micro barbed or barbless hooks only.
  • Hook sizes 10–6.
  • Minimum 12lb mainline recommended.
  • Please ensure you have: Fish Care Spray, Carp Cradle, ≥ 36” landing net, specimen sling, and a fresh water container for fish on hot days. These are all sold/rented in the shop.