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FISHING
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If you enjoy a good catch then Smeaton's Lakes is the place for you. With several finger ponds, carp and coarse lakes, and a good stretch of the River Trent, there is something for every coarse fisherman. All the pegs are easily accessible and some can be reached by car, enabling those with physical impairments to enjoy their fishing. With all year fishing on the lakes and day and night tickets available, Smeaton's Lakes is an angler's paradise.
Address: Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6ED
Tel: 01636 605088
Three lakes are open for fishing at Welbeck, Great Lake, Carburton Forge Dam and Carburton Dam, offering members up to 77 acres of fishing. The lakes and areas surrounding them have been designated as Sites of Specific Scientific Interest by Natural England and offer spectacular views of Welbeck Abbey across the Great lake. Welbeck is conveniently located on the A60, just 15 minutes from the A1and M1.
Pricing:
Tel: 01909 500 211
Email: info@welbeck.co.uk
More info: welbeck.co.uk/work-live/live/welbeck-lakes-fishery
Welcome to Cromwell Lake, Cromwell is a beautiful 18 acre spring fed, tree lined specimen lake, set in peaceful surroundings just of the A1 in Newark.
Address: 7 Great N Rd, Cromwell, Newark, NG23 6JE
Tel: 07816 243023
More info: cromwelllake.com
The smaller West Lake at Colwick is stocked with carp including some recently moved to the lake that weighed up to 36lb! This lake is also used for canoeing and sailing by the Adventure Centre. Various tickets are available, from the lodge, to suit your needs and our course season runs throughout the year. Please see the price list on Nottingham City Council's website linked below.
Address: Mile End Road, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2DW
More info: nottinghamcity.gov.uk/colwickCP
One of the leading course fisheries in the Midlands, you will find A1 Pits in Newark.
Address: Church Lane, Newark, NG23 6EQ
Tel: 07970 209433 or 01636 605088.
For further information: a1pits.com
This picturesque fishery is one of the regions oldest established coarse fishing waters. With 3 lakes set in more than 11 acres Sapphire can cater for all anglers, from the carp angler looking for that personal best to the match and pleasure fisherman hoping for that huge net full at the end of the days session, Sapphire Lakes won't disappoint!!
The fishing complex features; A good head double figure Carp to 32Ib, well stocked Match lake, Carp lake 4.5 acres, Match lake 4 acres, Stock lake 1.5 acres, shower, toilet facilities and ample car parking.
Address: Norwell Ln, Cromwell, Newark NG23 6JQ
Tel: 01636 821131
More info: sapphirelakes.co.uk
Four lakes – The fish species in each lake varies - see the individual lake notice boards for details. New young stock is added to ensure the lakes continue to fish well.
For all general fishing enquiries and match bookings contact the bailiff – Toby Chapman.
Address: Longhedge Ln, Sibthorpe, Newark NG23 5PN
Tel: 07967 144818
More info: pfl.areafish.com
A 4 pond venue; 1 pond is for beginners, 1 is for specimen Carp anglers ,1 has Bream, Roach, Tench, Perch, Carp, Rudd and finally the biggest lake holds, Bream, Carp, Tench, Rudd, Roach, Perch. All of these go to good weights and there is also the infamous catfish which is said to be around 75lb lurking at the bottom. Facilities include; toilets, each peg is well developed and is paved for stability, car park.
Address: Epperstone By-Pass, Woodborough, Nottinghamshire, NG14 6DH
Tel: 0115 966 3839
More info: looksfishy.co.uk/places-to-fish/east-midlands/nottinghamshire/covert-springs
Acclaimed as one of the UK’s leading coarse fisheries, Hallcroft offers everything the pleasure and match angler could need. Offering a total of 6 lakes and a small stretch of the River Idle (400 pegs). Facilities include a 100 seater cafeteria with licensed bar, which serves breakfasts, snacks and after match food, toilets, shower block for those anglers staying overnight, parking, on-site tackle shop. Also for disabled anglers there is the ability to park behind nearly every peg on the venue.
Address: Hallcroft Rd, Retford DN22 7RA
Tel: 01777 719911
More info: hallcroftholidaypark.co.uk
Set in quiet woodland & comprising of two lakes, a match lake and a main lake, plenty of purpose built fishing stands on both lakes, both lakes are stuffed full of fish.
Species include; Bream, Carp, Chub, Common Carp, Crucian Carp, Eel, Hybrid, Mirror Carp, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd, Tench.
Facilities include; toilets, ample parking and bait also available on-site.
Address: Lake Farm Rd, Rainworth, Mansfield NG21 0ED
Tel: 01623 490731.
A mixed fishery catering for all angling needs. Five lakes (185 pegs) set in twenty acres of Sherwood Forest alongside the river Maun. Species include; Ide, Chub, Carp. Facilities include; on-site cafe and bookable Tuition available by the on-site PAA Coach.
Address: Mansfield, NG21 9HL
Tel: 07721 316334
More info: sherwoodforestfishery.co.uk
The Erewash Canal is a wonderful route for exploring both the Derbyshire countryside that inspired DH Lawrence, passing past small towns and villages just outside Derby and Nottingham.
Species include; Chub/Roach/Perch - various clubs control this venue, mostly day ticket, good Chub fishing, especially Dockholme.
More info: looksfishy.co.uk/places-to-fish/east-midlands/nottinghamshire/erewash-canal-long-eaton
An easily accessible coarse fishery set in idyllic countryside in the Vale of Belvoir. Having three lakes, it provides for match fishing, pleasure fishing and coaching, whilst also having five caravan pitches available. The complex extends over 10 acres, with a further 28 acres adjacent earmarked for future developments. The Fishery also has two qualified angling coaches available for 'one off' or 'multi sessions', covering all levels of angling. Sessions are tailor made to suit and can be for an individual or for a group session.
Species within the different lakes include; Carp to 28lb, Tench, Barbel, Chub, Roach, Rudd, Crucians, Ide, Golden Orfe, Blue Orfe , skimmer bream.
Address: Redmile Lane, Elton, Nottingham NG13 9FA
Tel: 07555 892127
More info: jansonfishery.co.uk
The Grantham Canal holds a variety of species (except for the dry section!)
More info: granthamcanal.org/angling/
Free fishing anywhere along the embankment - Barbel, Bream, Carp, Chub, Dace, Eel, Gudgeon, Hybrid, Orfe, Perch, Roach, Roach-Bream, Rudd, Rudd-Bream, Silver Bream, Tench.
If you are planning a visit, we reccomend that you have a look to see if there are any events on, as this area can get very busy with certain events like festivals, concerts and marathon events.
Sat Nav Postcode: NG2 2GR
More info: looksfishy.co.uk/places-to-fish/east-midlands/nottinghamshire/river-trent-embankment
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