Angling Times (UK)

TAKE A TRIP TO THE NORTH...

This area has some of the finest Accommodat­ion for anglers and the whole family

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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

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Immaculate lodges at Brompton Lakes make it an ideal destinatio­n.
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