Shropshire Fishing Lakes With Accommodation
I live on the border of Shropshire and I’m an avid carper. I have visited a number of the lakes with accommodations listed below, as I like to get away for a weekend, usually with the family. I’ll list the lakes to go fishing in Shropshire.
Shropshire Carp Fishing Lodges - With Private Swims
A lodge is my preferred way to stay when going on a fishing holiday. They offer a level of comfort and often have a private peg outside the lodge making it very easy to get the rods out. Whilst there are a lot of lakes in Shropshire with specimen carp there are not that many with lodges as well. Here is the pick of the bunch.
Blackthorn Fisheries Lodges - Shropshire - Specimen Carp Fishing With Private Peg
- Our top rated carp fishing lodges in the UK
- Lake exclusive available on the new Pines lake
- 5 Luxury lodges around a 3 acre lake
- Carp to 40lb - All stocked by VS Fisheries
- 1 Non fishing guest allowed
📍 Oswestry> Shropshire> UK
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Lodge info
- Handmade 1-bedroom lodges around a 3-acre lake
- There is also an area to the side if you prefer to put your bivvy up rather than stay in the lodge
- Children must be over 13 to go; this is a serious fishery and not a family holiday place.
- A great place for a couples break
Fishing info
- All carp were hand selected from VS fisheries with numerous in the 30s and 40s now.
- This is a premium fishing lake and, in my opinion, the best lake in Shropshire.
- The fishing can be hard going, this is a specimen fishery for serious carpers looking to catch larger carp.
- All slings, nets and cradles are provided by the fishery.
Blackthorn Fisheries Pines Lake Lodges - A Private Lake
- Lake exclusive available on the new Pines lake
- 1 Lodge on a 1.5 acre lake
- Carp to 40lb - All stocked by VS Fisheries
- 2 Ensuite double bedrooms
📍 Oswestry> Shropshire> UK
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RH Fisheries, Specimen carp fishing cabin, Shifnal
- One of the UK's top specimen carp fisheries
- 1 luxury lodge starting from £2,500 per week
- Carp to 60lb
- 2 double ensuite bedrooms
📍 Shinfall> Shropshire> UK
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Pod/ Lodge: One luxury lodge on the avenue fishing lake
Number of lodges: 1
Private swim: Yes, other anglers are around the lake in bivvies
Bedrooms: 2 double on suite bedrooms overlooking the lake
Hot tub: No
Lake size: Large!
Reported stock: RH Fisheries is well known among carp anglers as the place to go to catch big carp. Their stock goes to 60LB with lots of known 40s and 50s.
Info: This is the ultimate lodge and private swim for a week of specimen carp fishing.
Wigmore Lakes, Shrewsbury
- A mainly coarse fishery with small carp
- A number of small PVC cabins set back from the lake
- Carp average 3-7lb
- 1 & 2 bedroom lodges
- Great for families
- Close to Shrewsbury
📍 Shrewsbury> Shropshire> UK
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Ive have been to Wigmore lakes a couple of times. They have around 10 lodges. Although none of them have private legs a couple of them are almost lake-side – I have fished from right next to the lodge we stayed in, it’s close enough for someone to make you a brew and pass it to you!
Read more about Wigmore Lakes lodges and fishing
Pod/ Lodge: PVC lodges, more like a caravan
Number of lodges: 8-12
Private swim: No, the fishing is just down from the lodges. Only 2 lodges are close to the lake to fish
Bedrooms: 1 & 2beds available
Hot tub: Yes, selected
Lake size: 2 small lakes!
Reported stock: I have fished here! The stock is mainly small carp and coarse fish but the bites were frequent!
Info: Not a bad spot to spend a weekend.
Lodge info
- A standard PVA lodge, similar in size to a small static caravan but on a solid base.
- The 2 bed lodges are quite small, we stayed for a weekend but wouldn’t t really want to stay for a week.
- Some lodges have hot tubs in the raised decking at the front, and the lakes side ones over look the lake.
- All the lodges are within 150 meters of the main carp lake
Fishing info
- The lake next to the lodges is carp lake. I caught well from this lake and the average size was around 5lb. The action was quick, catching a couple of carp an hour in May.
- The second lake is more of a match lake for pole anglers where big bags of small carp and F1s can be caught. It looks like a good lake for kids with a method feeder, the bites would keep coming!
Opal Lakes, Bridgnorth
- A coarse, carp & pike fishing lake
- Carp to 28lb, pike to 15lb
- 1 Wooden off grid lodge
- Close to Shrewsbury
- Dogs allowed
- No hot tubs
📍 Bridgnorth> Shropshire> UK
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Read more about Opal Lakes Lodges and fishing
Opal Lakes Lodges are nestled in the countryside near Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury in the Severn Valley. This is a single lodge with a private lake to fish – what more could you ask for!
Lodge info
- 1 bedroom lodge with double sofa bed to sleep up to 4 guests
- Lodge is off-grid with a composting toilet
- WIFI is available
- Parking on site
Fishing info
- Carp anglers look for the 2 lodges over Willows pool where the biggest carp are up to 25lb and catfish to 30lb.
- There are 2 match pools with bags of up to 100lb being caught in the warmer months.
- The lakes look well-kept and well-stocked, there is clearly an investment in the facilities at Ludlow Lodges.
Ludlow Lodges, Ashford Bowdler
- A mixed coarse and carp fishery
- Modern lodges around 2 of the lakes
- All 2 bedroom lodges
- Great for families
- Close to Shrewsbury
- 1 Dog allowed in Heron lodge
- No hot tubs
📍 Ashford Bowdler> Shropshire> UK
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Read more about Ludlow Lodges and fishing
Ludlow Lodges are some of the most modern-looking lodges you will see. These have a very contemporary look and all on-site has a private peg of carp fishing lakes making them a great place to stay in Shropshire.
The lodges have private gardens and a nice outside areas as well as fishing pegs. You can BBQ in front of your lodge, just don’t burn your sausages when you get a bite!
Lodge info
- 2 bedroom lodges with glazed living room overlooking the lake.
- A 20-acre site with 4 fishing lakes, you can fish in front of your lodge or try your luck on another lake if you want a change.
- Locable storage area outside for your fishing equipment – great to keep your nets and bait out of the lodge!
Fishing info
- Carp anglers look for the 2 lodges over Willows pool where the biggest carp are up to 25lb and catfish to 30lb.
- There are 2 match pools with bags of up to 100lb being caught in the warmer months.
- The lakes look well-kept and well-stocked, there is clearly an investment in the facilities at Ludlow Lodges.
Spring Heath Fisheries Log Cabins, Knockin
- A 2 lake coarse and carp fishery
- Rustic wooden lodges
- All 2 bedroom lodges
- Close to the Welsh border
- Dogs allowed
- Selected lodges have hot tubs
📍 Knokin, Oswestry> Shropshire> UK
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Read more about Spring Heath Lodges and fishing
Spring Heath lodges have shot straight up my list of places to visit after seeing the almost fully scaled carp caught there (see below).
These are quaint rustic fishing lodges with three fishing lakes on site. One of the lakes looks great for specimen carp fishing. The lodges are close to the lakes without having a private swim. They are dog friendly and 2 of the 4 lodges have hot tubs.
Shropshire Glamping Sites With Fishing Lakes
There are some great glamping sites in Shropshire and some have fishing lakes. These are often unique accommodation types from pods to shepherd huts. Again I have stayed at a couple of these and highly recommend a trip.
Colehurst Lakes, Market Drayton
- An excellent carp and coarse fishery
- Carp average 8-11lb
- Lake record is 20lb (I caught it!)
- A number of unique glamping accomodation types
- Perfect for families
- Lots of 5 star reviews on AirBNB
📍 Market Drayton> Shropshire> UK
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Read more about Colehurst Lakes glamping and fishing
Colehurst Lake is very conveniently located just 5 minutes from where the A53 crosses the A41 in North Shropshire. This is one of my regular places to fish and has a great mix of accommodations and some very nice carp! Some of the accommodation has private fishing pegs on either the main lake or the smaller pool. You can read my full guide here.
Here I am with the lake record carp – Houdini
Site info
- A range of unique glamping pods to stay in.
- Selected pods have private pegs on the lake.
- New couples-only Shepherds Hut has a wood-fired hot tub, a separate summer house overlooking the lake and a private decked peg. (This is peg 17 and a great spot on the main lake – fish the margin to your right!)
Other Fishing Lakes in Shropshire
Shropshire has a lot of lakes to choose from. While visiting here are some others to check out. If you have the right equipment you can also fish the river Severn around Brignorht and Shropshire. some sections are on day tickets – Shrewsbury town centre being one of them.
Here are some other lakes you could try out –
- The Ercall Pool – Telford
- Ryley’s Pool – Shifnal
- Weston Pools – Oswestry
- Lake Farm Fisheries – Leebotwood
- New Pool – High Ercall
- Albrighton Fishery – Albrighton
- Brineton Pool – Brineton
- Onny Vale Fishery – Lydbury North
- Drayton Reservoir – Market Drayton
- The Hampton Loade – Bridgnorth
- Woodland Farm Fisheries – Rednal
- Cleeton Lake – Cleeton St Mary
- Mill Dam Fishery – Bridgnorth
Specimen Carp Fisheries In Shropshire
These all require pre-booking and fishing for a minimum of 24 hours, there is no accommodation but they are well worth a session if you are in the area.
- Merrington carp fishery
- RH Fisheries Monument 1 & 2
- Near Gatten carp fisheires