Cambridgeshire has a strong coarse fishing background and a growing number of lakes offering accommodation beside the water. The county is known for fenland fishing, gravel pits, and practical fisheries suited to short fishing breaks.
A lot of the venues in Cambridgeshire feel straightforward and fishing-focused rather than holiday-oriented, which suits you if you want to maximise time on the bank.
If you’re looking more broadly across the UK, see our guide to fishing lodges with private pegs and lakeside accommodation.
Fishing Lakes With Accommodation in Cambridgeshire
Below are several Cambridgeshire venues where you can stay close to the water while fishing.
Waterside Lodges, March
Accommodation: Luxury lakeside lodges with private hot tubs
Fishery type: Private coarse and carp lake
Lakes: Private lakes beside the lodges
Main species: Carp and coarse species
Setting: Quiet Fenland lakeside setting
Waterside Lodges is a small lakeside lodge venue near March in the Cambridgeshire Fens, focused around modern self-catering lodges positioned directly beside private fishing lakes. The setup is much more about quiet lodge stays with fishing access than a large commercial fishery, with guests able to fish close to their accommodation rather than travelling off site.
This feels aimed more at relaxed fishing breaks and couples wanting peace and privacy than serious destination carp fishing. The private-lake setup gives it a slower, quieter atmosphere that suits short stays and easy-access fishing without the busier feel of bigger holiday fisheries. It looks better suited to laid-back coarse and carp sessions alongside the accommodation experience rather than anglers targeting intensive long-session fishing trips.
Fields End Lodges & Caravan Park, Doddington
Accommodation: Adults-only dog-friendly lodges with private hot tubs
Fishery type: Carp and coarse fishery
Lakes: The Pit, The Pool and Waterside
Main species: Carp, chub, barbel, crucian, perch, tench, roach, ide and orf
Setting: Fenland countryside near Doddington
Fields End Lodges sits at Fields End Water on Benwick Road, near Doddington in Cambridgeshire. The lodge side is adults-only, with six dog-friendly self-catering lodges, each with a private hot tub. The fishing is on site, with lodge guests close to The Pit and also able to use The Pool, with Waterside also listed as part of the wider Fields End Water fishery.
This feels more like a relaxed fishing break than a hard-edged specimen carp venue. The Pit gives anglers a quieter carp and coarse lake setup, while The Pool is more pleasure-fishing orientated with plenty of stocked coarse fish. It should suit couples, dog owners and anglers who want comfortable accommodation close to the water, rather than families or groups, as the site is adults-only and not aimed at noisy parties.
Rookery Waters
Location: Pidley, CambridgeshireAccommodation: Lakeside lodges, cabins, touring and camping pitches
Fishery type: Carp and coarse fishery
Lakes: Multiple lakes including specimen carp and pleasure waters
Main species: Carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd and perch
Setting: Rural fishing complex in the Cambridgeshire countryside
Rookery Waters is a large fishing complex near Pidley in Cambridgeshire with a mix of lakeside lodges, camping and touring pitches built around an established coarse and carp fishery. The site has several lakes covering both pleasure fishing and specimen carp angling, with accommodation spread close to the water rather than separated away from the fishing.
This is much more of a dedicated fishing venue than a standard holiday park with a lake added on. There is enough variety here for different types of anglers, from relaxed short sessions through to longer carp-focused stays, and the overall setup feels geared towards people who want fishing to be the centre of the trip. The lodges and cabins make it workable for couples and small groups, while the wider site still keeps a proper fishery atmosphere rather than a family entertainment feel.
Cambridgeshire Lakes
Location: Pidley, CambridgeshireAccommodation: Lakeside lodges and holiday homes
Fishery type: Carp and coarse fishery
Lakes: Multiple lakes across the fishing complex
Main species: Carp, tench, bream, roach and perch
Setting: Rural Cambridgeshire fishing complex with accommodation beside the lakes
Cambridgeshire Lakes is a lodge and fishing venue near Pidley built around a series of coarse and carp lakes in open countryside. The accommodation sits close to the water and is aimed at anglers wanting easy access to the lakes without the feel of a busy holiday resort. The fishery setup appears to cover both general coarse fishing and more carp-focused sessions, depending on the lake being fished.
This feels more fishing-led than holiday-park-led, with the lakes clearly being the main attraction rather than an added extra. It should suit anglers looking for quiet lodge stays with regular fishing access, especially couples or small groups wanting a relaxed coarse or carp break. The overall atmosphere looks calmer and more geared towards fishing weekends than family entertainment holidays.
Crystal Lakes Leisure
Location: Fenstanton, CambridgeshireAccommodation: Lakeside lodges and holiday homes
Fishery type: Carp and coarse fishery
Lakes: Multiple lakes across the leisure and fishing complex
Main species: Carp, tench, bream, roach and perch
Setting: Countryside lakeside setting near Huntingdon
Crystal Lakes Leisure is a Cambridgeshire lakeside holiday and fishing venue near Fenstanton with accommodation positioned around a series of coarse and carp lakes. The setup mixes holiday lodges with on-site fishing access, giving anglers the option to stay close to the water without being on a large entertainment-focused holiday park.
This feels more like a relaxed fishing and lodge venue than a specialist carp destination. The lakes appear aimed at general coarse and carp anglers wanting easy-access sessions over a few days rather than intense big-fish campaigns. It should suit couples, short breaks and anglers looking for quieter lakeside accommodation where fishing is still a central part of the stay.
Fishing in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire is known for fenland drains, gravel pits and established coarse fisheries. The county has a practical fishing culture built around accessible lakes and productive waters rather than heavily commercial holiday fisheries.
Well known fishing areas include lakes and drains around Peterborough, March and Ely.
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