TAKE A TRIP TO THE NORTH...
This area has some of the finest Accommodation for anglers and the whole family
ABBEY FARM CARAVAN PARK, ORMSKIRK, LANCS
Abbey Farm Caravan Park is well suited to the needs of holiday visitors seeking peace and relaxation along with the chance of catching quality perch, roach and tench on float gear. Contact: 01695 572686, Website: www.abbeyfarmcaravanpark.co.uk
BROMPTON LAKES, RICHMOND, N YORKS
Each lodge is in immaculate condition and the fishing opportunities suit pole, waggler and feeder approaches. Contact: 01748 850333, Website: www.bromptonlakes.co.uk
CHARITY FARM FISHERY, WIGAN, LANCS
Here you’ll find a four-pond fishery complete with a touring caravan park and camping area – perfect for that weekend away fishing. The ponds total 80 pegs with plenty of carp and silverfish on offer. Contact: 01257 451326, Website: www.charityfarm.co.uk
CHESTER LAKES, DODLESTON, CHESHIRE
Set in over 100 acres of beautiful Cheshire countryside, Chester Lakes is an idyllic and picturesque fishing and camping site with something for all the family. The six lakes include a specimen pool with carp running to over 25lb. Contact: 07860 133133, Website: www.chesterlakes.co.uk
CLEVELEY BRIDGE FISHERIES, PRESTON, LANCS
Whether you want to catch carp to 30lb or lots of smaller samples, this complex can provide the goods during a stress-free break. Contact: 01524 791637, Website: www.cleveleybridgefisheries. com
CLIMAX WOLD VIEW FISHERIES, MARKET RASEN, LINCS
If you’ve got a caravan and fancy staying a week at one of Lincolnshire’s most prolific commercial fisheries, Climax Wold View Fisheries is definitely for you. At only £10 a night, you can hook up your mobile home to one of seven fully-powered parking bays and enjoy fantastic fishing across six feature-filled lakes. Contact: 01673 828827, Website: www.woldviewfisheries.com
CONIFER LAKE, ALLERTHORPE, E YORKS
Located in the wonderful rural village of Allerthorpe in Yorkshire, Conifer Lake’s coarse fishing and campsite is a great place to spend a weekend or a week away relaxing and watching the world go by. Some of the best carp, bream and ornamental fishing in the North can be found here. Contact: 07766821836 or 07568546682, Website: www.coniferlake.co.uk
FELL VIEW PARK, PRESTON, LANCS
Fell View Park is approximately four acres, with 15 hard standings, the rest made up of grass for tents and gazebos. The one-acre lake is a coarse angler’s dream with carp, roach, perch, tench and bream to respectable sizes. Contact: 01524 791283, Website: www.fellviewparkandfishing.co.uk
GWERYD LAKES, MOLD, FLINTSHIRE
Coarse fishermen can look forward to perch over 4lb, tench and bream over 7lb and 20lb-plus carp before spending an enjoyable night in their accommodation. Contact: 01824 780230, Website: www.gwerydlakes.co.uk
HIGHFIELDS COUNTRY RETREAT, SLEAFORD, LINCS
Lots of effort has gone into creating this venue, with breathtaking views over the lakes and countryside from your holiday home. Contact: 01529 241185, Website: www.highfields-retreat.co.uk
LEISURE LAKES, TARLETON, LANCS
This family-only caravan park is in a quiet setting, surrounded by mature
trees, and offers 125 pitches perfect for caravans and motorhomes. The four-acre on-site lake stocks a range of coarse species – perfect for a family looking to fish for the first time. Contact: 01772 813446, Website: www.leisurelakes.co.uk
LINDHOLME LAKES COUNTRY PARK, DONCASTER, S YORKS
This renowned commercial fishery offers both camping and caravanning as well as lodges to hire – complete with their own private fishing pegs on the Oasis Lake. The venue boasts 450-pegs over 10 lakes, so there is no shortage of peace and quiet when you go fishing here! Contact: 01427 875555, Website: www.lindholmelakes.co.uk
LONSDALE PARK, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA
Cumbria isn’t blessed with much coarse fishing, but this complex certainly makes up for the lack of quantity with its high-quality fishing and lodges. Contact: 01228 562655, Website: www.lonsdalepark.co.uk
LLYN-Y-GORS FISHERY, LLANDEGFAN, GWYNEDD
Seven lakes here offer coarse and specimen fishing for all levels of angler. With self-catered cottage holidays plus a short and long-stay campsite at hand, there are more than enough options to enjoy a fantastic fishing break away. Contact: 01248 713410, Website: www.llynygors.co.uk
PENDLE VIEW FISHERIES, BARROW, LANCS
The lakeside lodges here are a hit with anglers and families as they offer a perfect balance between fishing and home comforts. Each lodge is capable of sleeping four people and come complete with everything you need for your stay (just add food, drink and fishing equipment). There’s carp, coarse and fly fishing on offer too! Contact: 01254 822208, Website: www.pendleview.co.uk
REDWELL FISHERIES, CARNFORTH, LANCS
Whether it’s lodges, caravanning or camping – you name it, Redwell Fisheries has got it! The four lakes here hold four known carp to over 30lb. Have you got what it takes to catch one of these? Contact: 015242 21979, Website: www.redwellfisheries.co.uk
HORNS DAM FISHERY, GOOSNARGH, LANCS
With caravan pitching and three lakes available, Horns Dam Fishery is one of the leading holiday and fishing destinations in the North West. The Dam boasts superb tench and bream fishing with specimens to 9lb. Contact: 01772 865239, Website: www.thehornsdam.co.uk
WILLOW WATERS FISHERY, POCKLINGTON, YORK
The seven breathtaking log cabins here offer idyllic views across the Willow Waters Lake and are perfect for a short-stay winter break. If carp, pike and perch to specimen sizes are what you’re looking for, then Willow Waters is certainly for you. Contact: 01759 306585, Website: www.willowwaters.co.uk
WOODHOUSE FARM HOLIDAY PARK, RIPON, N YORKS
This stunning park offers pitching for tourers and caravans, camping pods, and a bed and breakfast service for those looking for a short stay. The two on-site coarse lakes boast some excellent crucian fishing with specimens to over 2lb a possibility. Contact: 01765 658309, Website: www.woodhousewinksley. com
WOODLAND LAKES, THIRSK, N YORKS
This is arguably one of best fisheries in the land and its accommodation standards hit the same benchmark. Expect to catch carp, bream, tench and even barbel from the lakes. Contact: 0844 8584815, Website: www.woodlandlakeslodges.co.uk
WYRESIDE LAKES FISHERY, LANCASTER, LANCS
With bed and breakfast, lodges and camping facilities, Wyreside Lakes Fishery is well equipped for an angling adventure. There are plenty of pike and perch stocked for winter holidays, but if you’re after a big carp this summer there’s plenty of 20lb fish to go around. Contact: 01524 792093, Website: www.wyresidelakes.co.uk