Day Ticket Fisheries
No membership needed. Just turn up and fish. Day ticket fisheries are the easiest way to go fishing in the UK, with venues across the country.
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Top Venues
Top Fishing Spots
The best-rated fishing venues across the UK.
- 1
Linear Fisheries
Oxfordshire, UK's most famous day ticket complex
- 2
Gold Valley, Hampshire
23 lakes, huge variety
- 3
Barston Lakes
West Midlands, carp to 37lb
- 4
Bradshaw Hall Fisheries
Manchester, 9 lakes, 50 acres
- 5
Birkwood Farm Fisheries
Yorkshire, 100+ pegs
- 6
Todber Manor
Dorset, 15 lakes
- 7
Woodland View, Kent
Mixed coarse fishing
- 8
Partridge Lakes, Warrington
Commercial carp fishery
- 9
Bluebell Lakes
Northamptonshire, 120 acres
- 10
Chew Valley Lake
Somerset, trout
Species Guide
Species You Can Catch
Learn about the fish you’ll find at these venues.
Carp
May–October · Boilies
Trout
March–September · Flies (nymphs
Perch
September–March · Small lures
Tench
May–September · Sweetcorn
Roach
October–March (specimen), year-round (general) · Maggots
Bream
May–September · Worms
Sea Bream
June–October (peak July–August) · Ragworm tipped with squid
Sea Trout
June–September (peak July–August) · Flies (surface lures
Getting Started
Fishing Licence & Tips
Licence Information
An EA rod licence is required for freshwater fishing in England and Wales. The day ticket covers fishery access only; you still need a rod licence.
Read the full fishing licence guideQuick Tips
- Day tickets typically cost £8-£15 for a day session on coarse fisheries.
- Trout fisheries charge £15-£30 per day, often with a bag limit of 2-4 fish.
- Many fisheries have on-site tackle shops so you can buy bait on arrival.
- Arrive early for the best pegs, especially on busy weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions About Day Ticket Fisheries
A day ticket fishery is a venue where you pay per session (day, evening, or 24 hours) rather than joining a club or syndicate. No membership is needed.
Typically £8-£15 for a coarse fishing day session. Trout fisheries charge £15-£30 per day. 24-hour sessions on carp lakes cost £20-£30.
Yes. A day ticket covers fishery access. You still need an EA rod licence for freshwater fishing in England and Wales.
Most day ticket fisheries stock carp, roach, bream, tench, and perch. Trout fisheries stock rainbow trout. Some hold specimen carp over 30lb.
Yes. They are the best place to start fishing. Fish are well-stocked, facilities are good, and many fisheries sell bait and tackle on site.
Some allow 24-hour or overnight fishing for an additional fee. Check with the fishery before planning a night session.
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