83 lodges
Near Huntingdon
Adults-only site
Quiet Fenland setting
24hr night fishing available; also has cottages and camping
Site of a former brick and tile works, an SSSI. Fishing included in accommodation price, private peg per unit, 90% of pegs wheelchair accessible.
Confirmed as one site - accommodation is a mix of purpose-built lodges and privately-owned caravans that individual owners rent out, which is why search results showed varying descriptions/amenities. Treat as one listing but note the accommodation mix when describing it.
Under new management since 2021. Most lodges lakeside with an allocated swim; 3 further lakes reachable on foot or by car.
110 acres of countryside
Residents-only fishing, quieter feel
Small-scale, quiet couple's break
300-acre golf/country club complex, fishing is a side option
Roe Lake built 2021; strongest carp-led accommodation option in the county per Simon
Operator website and booking info described by Simon as 'terrible/non-existent'
Bookable fishing lessons with owner Martin; relaxed, not private-peg style
Featured on Nuffinbutfishing YouTube channel; overlooks Somerset Levels
On-site tackle shop
On-site tea room (The Spotted Duck); richer version of the thin main-hub entry
On-site Italian restaurant (Pasco's)
No day tickets, guests only
Family run, guests-only fishing, only 3 lodges on the lake
Barbless hooks only; lake fished by guests and syndicate members
Underfloor heating; year-round access to lakes
The Lodge has easier accessibility
Confirmed fine to feature. The negative review found was a dispute where the guest had broken fishing rules and the owner responded professionally - not a genuine red flag.
CONFIRMED: the 'sleeps up to 116/127' figure is total village capacity across all 17 cottages combined, not per lodge - update the live page copy to avoid confusion. Free day/night fishing included for guests.
SITE ERROR: address on page lists 'Hampshire GU34 5AE' which conflicts with Moira, Derbyshire location; phone number listed is a placeholder (+44 20 1234 5678)
Book early, popular
Near flowing rivers, good for fly-fishing too
Near Peak District border, cycling/climbing/sailing nearby
On-site tackle shop open 5 mornings/week
Well-spaced pegs (12m on larger lake, 9m on canal)
Adult-only, dinner/B&B package available
Large holiday park with lots of activities and an on-site tackle shop
Featured on YouTube with Alan Blair; Jacqui's pool best for families, has air con
Reservoir lake exclusive to Cathedral View lodges; on a clear day you can see Ely Cathedral from the lake.
Near Blickling Estate (NT, day-ticket lake fishing)
Basic standard rather than luxury, good value; avoid lodge 1, furthest lodge has most water
Heated venturi aeration keeps the lake ice-free in winter; security-chipped stock; Fisheries Accreditation Scheme Gold Award.
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On-site microbrewery; 16th-century inn (Merrie Harriers) nearby
5 min from Whitmore Fisheries (9 match lakes); Simon fished Whitmore as a child
Basic/rustic; no photo available
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CORRECTION: located in Suffolk (Waveney Valley, Homersfield village), not Norfolk as currently listed - it's right on the Norfolk/Suffolk border so easy to mix up. Fishing for 2 named guests max, 2 rods each; lake closed to fishing for 4 weeks in May/June for spawning.
Predominantly match/day-ticket water; no photo on file
Info/Photos sections on live site were blank at last check - now has real data from web search. Wales' largest tackle shop on site (Cardiff Angling Centre).
Shower room and kitchenette; campers on opposite bank; no photo on file
Also has a stretch of the River Hiz; no photo on file
On-site restaurant/takeaway; no photo on file
Now under new management (2025/26). Off-grid, solar-powered site. Day/night fishing passes available even for day visitors, not just overnight guests.
Operator website basic, photo gallery not working
80-acre award-winning holiday park, indoor/outdoor pools, near Dawlish Warren Blue Flag beach; 57 pegs across the lakes.
Booking link on live site is empty/broken
Family-run for 30+ years, 150-acre site. Private lake for lodge residents only; day-ticket fishing now members-only for non-residents. On-site tea room and bar.
No photo on file; ring to confirm lodge/lake. Confirmed via web search: 130-acre site, restaurant/cafe/smokehouse on site.
Lake also known as 'The Mead'/'Home of the Hippos'; min 2-night booking Mar-Nov; free Wi-Fi and Netflix in all lodges.
Wood-fired sauna and wild swimming lake on site (Nomadic Sauna partnership), 16+ only. Welcome hamper with Prosecco included.
CORRECTION: this venue is actually Stretton Lakes in Clipsham, Rutland - not Wrangle, Lincolnshire as currently listed. 120-acre site, 100 acres of ancient woodland (Stretton Wood) alongside the lakes. Fishing free and included for lodge and touring guests.
Confirmed adults-only since June 2025 (no children permitted) - update site copy if it still implies family-friendly. Award-winning, on-site takeaway delivers to lodges.
Fishing included in the price. Also has glamping/safari tent pitches with an on-site pizza van and Sunday breakfast offering.
Fishing included free for lodges 1-10 (lakeside); GBP 20/person/stay for other lodges. On-site tea room, The Spotted Duck.
Fishing on Eccleston Pool included in cabin price; Blurton Pool (the specimen lake) is extra - GBP 5-10/day per person. Ramped access on all cabins, one has an accessible wet room.
Fishing is charged extra even for lodge guests, around GBP 8/day. Hot tubs not usable after 10pm (noise rules) and under-10s not permitted in the hot tub.
Free, all-year fishing on 3 private lakes included in the price. Complimentary champagne, wine, chocolates and welcome hamper included - genuinely positioned as a luxury/romantic retreat first, fishing venue second.
Exclusive private lake, separate from the main Blackthorn lodges
Restaurant, play area, tennis court on site; 25 min to Devon coast
Family-friendly, some noise from on-site shooting, good value. Has own review page.
8-acre lake dug by monks in the 14th century, average carp 8lb
Only 2 lodges share the whole lake between them - family-run since 2000.
98-acre site with spa, indoor/outdoor pools, tackle shop, on-site restaurant. Devon/Cornwall border.
67-acre estate; Hollywood super lodge overlooks Tanners lake with a private peg; on-site tackle shop.
Adults-only site. Simon has visited and confirmed carp present in the lake.
Part of a working farm with an on-site farm shop and coffee shop. 200-acre site, 20 acres of grounds around the lodges.
No dogs allowed on site (rules explicitly state no guests, no dogs) - one of the toughest, most sought-after carp waters in Shropshire.
Built 2023, fully off-grid: solar power, propane heating, composting toilet, well water. Access track can be rough in winter.
New couples-only Shepherds Hut has wood-fired hot tub and peg 17. 5-star Airbnb reviews.
For me, this is the ultimate carp fisheries. Hand selected british carp that go to 50lb plus the option for a private lake in the Pines. This is on my msut visit list! Quite rules notes: Barbless hooks, no bait boats, fishery-supplied mats/nets/slings must be used