Shortheath Water, Moira, National Forest
DE12 6BW u00b7 Moira, on the Leicestershire and Derbyshire border
Accessible Coarse Fishing Lake With a Lakeside Bistro and Carp to 25lb
A 22 peg, four acre coarse lake at Moira in the National Forest, with carp to 25lb, three disabled pegs with parking beside them and a licensed lakeside bistro. Day tickets start at £7.
A friendly, accessible coarse lake with breakfast overlooking the water. Shortheath Water is a family run 22 peg lake of about four acres, with carp to 25lb, and three disabled pegs at the front of the lake with parking beside them and an accessible toilet nearby. The bistro serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Our listing has carried a lakeside lodge here; the fishery's own pages no longer describe one, so confirm before planning a stay.
Good for
- Wheelchair users: three disabled pegs with parking alongside
- Relaxed day sessions with food on site
- Anglers in the National Forest area
Think twice if
- You want night fishing: it is not allowed
- You fish with boilies or hemp: both are banned
Book pegs 1 to 3 for easy access
Pegs 1, 2 and 3 are the disabled pegs, at the front of the lake with parking right next to them.
What a Stay at Lake View Lodge at Shortheath Water Fishery Is Like
Shortheath Water is on Shortheath Road at Moira, in the heart of the National Forest, run by the same family for three generations. The Lakeside Bistro and tearoom serves fresh, seasonal breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas overlooking the water.
The lake is about four acres with 22 pegs, holding carp to 25lb along with rudd, roach, tench and bream. Pegs 1, 2 and 3 at the front of the lake are disabled pegs with adjacent parking, and there is an accessible toilet close by.
Earlier listings described a four star self-catering lodge beside the lake. We could not find it on the fishery's own site in September 2026, so contact Shortheath Water to check whether it is still available.
Written from the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Lake View Lodge at Shortheath Water Fishery
A 22 peg coarse lake of about four acres with carp to 25lb and three disabled pegs.
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortheath Water | Coarse | 22 | About 4 acres | – | Carp to 25lb, rudd, roach, tench, bream |
Tickets, times and rules
| Day tickets | £7 one rod or £10 two rods; concessions £5 or £8; part-day after 4pm |
| Hours | Summer 7am to 9pm, winter dawn to dusk |
| Night fishing | Not allowed |
| Hooks and line | Barbless only, no braided lines |
| Keepnets | Not allowed |
| Bait | No bread, boilies, hemp, tiger nuts, bloodworm or floating baits |
| Dogs | Not allowed around the lake |
| Nets | Dip all nets before use |
The Lodges
The fishery's own site does not currently describe the lakeside lodge, so check availability directly.
Questions About Lake View Lodge at Shortheath Water Fishery
Is Shortheath Water accessible?
Yes. Pegs 1, 2 and 3 are disabled pegs with parking beside them, and there is an accessible toilet nearby.
Source: shortheathwater.co.uk coarse fishing
How much is a day ticket?
£7 for one rod or £10 for two, with concessions at £5 and £8 and part-day rates after 4pm.
Source: shortheathwater.co.uk coarse fishing
Can I night fish?
No. Summer hours are 7am to 9pm and winter hours dawn to dusk.
Source: shortheathwater.co.uk coarse fishing
Is there still a lodge to stay in?
We could not confirm a lodge on the fishery's own site in September 2026. Call 01283 763777 to check.
Source: shortheathwater.co.uk
Getting There
Shortheath Road, Moira, in the National Forest. Postcode DE12 6BW.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 01283 763777
Email [email protected].