SY10 9EB · a private lake on its own at Blackthorn Fishery
A two en-suite lodge at Blackthorn Fishery near Oswestry that comes with its own 1.5 acre lake, stocked with 70 specimen carp. It is one of the few Shropshire fishing lodges where a small group gets a whole carp lake to themselves.
A private carp lake for up to three anglers, with a proper lodge on the bank. Pines Lake is 1.5 acres with 70 specimen carp, around 60 of them over 20lb and seven confirmed over 30lb, and the lake record is 38lb 14oz. The lodge has two en-suite bedrooms and sleeps four. It suits two or three carp anglers who want exclusive water, or an angler bringing a family with older children.
Share the cost between three anglers
The price covers up to four people and six rods, so three anglers with two rods each splitting a midweek booking brings the per-person cost well below a standard lodge.
Blackthorn Pines is the newest lodge at Blackthorn Fishery, on private farmland above Trefonen about 11 minutes from Oswestry. Unlike the lodges on the main lake, it has a lake of its own.
The lodge has two en-suite bedrooms with super-king beds that convert to singles, a sofa bed suited to children, a full kitchen, a wet room with a rain shower, wifi and a 50 inch television. It sleeps four, with room for two anglers, or three fishing two rods each.
Pines Lake is stocked with 70 specimen carp, around 60 of them over 20lb.
Pines Lake is 1.5 acres and stocked with 70 specimen carp: fully scaled mirrors, apple slices, linears and leathers. Around 60 are now over 20lb, seven are confirmed over 30lb, and the lake record is 38lb 14oz. Bait boats are allowed here, unlike on the main lake, and children from 8 can fish with adult supervision.
Written from the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
Exclusive use of a 1.5 acre lake with 70 specimen carp, booked with the lodge.
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pines Lake | Exclusive to the lodge | – | 1.5 acres | – | 70 carp: mirrors, linears, leathers, record 38lb 14oz |
| Anglers | Up to 3, maximum 6 rods between them |
| Bait boats | Allowed on Pines Lake |
| Minimum age | 8; ages 8 to 16 supervised by an adult |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| General rules | Blackthorn Fishery rules apply: barbless hooks, fishery nets and mats, freezer bait boilies only |
| Deposit | 50 percent, balance 6 weeks before arrival |
One luxury lodge sleeping four, with two en-suite bedrooms and a sofa bed.
For anyone in the party taking a day off the bank.
A border fortress built in 1295, with 5.5 acres of award-winning garden and 480 acres of parkland. The gardens usually open earlier than the castle, so check times before you go.
Chirk, just over the Welsh border north of Oswestry Plan a visit →A 3,000-year-old Iron Age hill fort, one of the best preserved in Britain, free to visit at any reasonable time in daylight.
Llwyn Road, Oswestry, SY11 1EW Plan a visit →Yes. Blackthorn Pines comes with sole use of Pines Lake for your stay.
Source: blackthornfishery.co.uk
The lake record is 38lb 14oz. The 70 carp include around 60 over 20lb and seven confirmed over 30lb.
Source: blackthornfishery.co.uk
For 2026, from £895 for a January weekend up to £1,450 for a weekend, £1,850 midweek or £2,875 for a week between 30 March and 30 October, for up to four people and six rods.
Source: blackthornfishery.co.uk
Yes, from age 8, with adult supervision up to 16.
Source: blackthornfishery.co.uk
Yes, bait boats are allowed on Pines Lake, though not on the main lake.
Source: blackthornfishery.co.uk lake rules
At Blackthorn Fishery above Trefonen, about 11 minutes from Oswestry. Postcode SY10 9EB. Visits by appointment only.
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