TOP FISHING SPOTS IN CHESHIRE- FISHING IN CHESHIRE

1. Home Farm Fishery – Alsager

There are two lakes on the complex, one of them being a specimen lake which has some very impressive fish in.  In 2003 catfish were introduced into the lake; which are now reaching over 66lb. The lake record for Carp is a respectable 29lb which was caught back in 2007. There is well over 150 carp in the lake with a vast amount of them reaching either being double figures or over 20lb. Many of the original fish that were introduced in 1988 are still present and healthy.  20 plus anglers are able to fish the specimen lake at any given time.



The match lake has 40 different pegs which are perfect for match competitions. The record for total weight of fish caught in one day stands at 84lb. There are 16 different species of fish to catch such as Bream, Chub, Tench, and perch.

Both lakes have a large number of natural features such as lily pads, reed beds, weed patches, and bars.

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2. Brook Side Fisheries – Lower Stretton

Brookside fisheries caters for all types of anglers; whether you are a seasoned carp angler, cat fisherman or a pleasure fisherman there is a lake for you. There are  9 lakes on the complex in total with the most impressive lake being Linear which has carp up to 40lb and catfish to 55lb. The other lakes such as Willow, snake, mallard, and Meadow are all perfect for match anglers and pleasure fisherman.

Rules
– Two rods maximum per person.
– All nets must be dried prior to arrival or dipped in the tubs provided at the fishery.
– No barbed hooks are to be used.
– Maximum hook size 8.

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3. Lymm Dam – Warrington

Lymm Dam is part of the bay Malton angling club, the depth of the lake ranges from 6ft to 30ft. There is a large number of species to be caught here such as Carp, Pike over 25lb, Catfish, large tench and Perch. With such a variety of fish to catch this makes it the perfect place to go fishing in Cheshire. There are toilet and cafe facilities at the complex.

Day tickets can be purchased on the bank for anglers who are not members; alternatively, if you do intend on fishing the venue throughout the year then I would suggest looking at the membership option.

Rules
– No live baiting allowed.
– Spinning and lures are allowed.
– Barbless hooks only

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4. Plex Flash – Moston Green

Plex fishery is roughly 2 acres in size with a wide range of carpy features such as Lilly beds and bullrushes. The shallowest parts of the lake are just a few inches in depth with the deepest reaching to 7ft. The lake record for carp is currently at 27lb, however, a large number of twenty pounders have been caught.

The catfish in the lake are extremely thought after with some of the largest residents reaching over the 45lb mark. The average size of the catfish seems to be around 15lb in weight. If you are a match fisherman you might be happy to know that the lake also has a large amount of Roach, Tench and Crucian carp.

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5. Fields Farm Fisheries – Sandbach

Field farm fisheries is a day ticket fishery that is based in a quiet part of Cheshire just of junction 18 on the M6.

There 5 lakes on the complex which cater for most types of freshwater anglers. Sandy pool is one of the most sought-after pools on the complex with it containing carp to well over the 20lb mark. The farm pool is known to contain a large amount of catfish which certainly puts a bend in the rod. The far hope and big bream pools are 1 acre in size however they are great for match anglers. There is a wide range of species such as Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Chub and Barbel. Large bags of fish are often caught in competitions.

Rules
– Barbless hooks only.
– No fixed leads.
– Maximum hook size 10.

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6.Partridge Lake Farm – Warrington

Partridge Lake Farm in Warrington is among the largest lakes in Cheshire and regarded as one of the best places for fishing in Cheshire. The lake covers approximately seventy acres of land with a potential of producing over 22lbs of carp, 6lbs of Tench and Barbell of about 5lbs.It was labeled and voted in 2016 as the best pole fishing in Cheshire since it is stocked high quality Rudd, Perch, Carp, Chub and Bream. They offer day ticket throughout the year.

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7. Greenwood Fisheries – Whitley

There is little that is known about Carp fishing in Cheshire in Greenwood fisheries however, it is it is one of the best places for fishermen to do their fishing in Cheshire. The good thing about Greenwood fisheries is that it is a nonprofit firm hence all the proceeds from fishing is invested in the fisheries, so you have top quality species and guarantee for your actions in fishing, this is made possible through constant maintenance and upgrading. Greenwood not only provides services for fishing in Cheshire but also an atmosphere equipped with natural habitat for relaxation and recreation.

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8. Meadow Lymm – Whitley

This is a registered fish farm in Cheshire; they are also breeders and suppliers of quality fish. It is situated in Calverton and has been in existence for the past 39 years. They are among the founders if fishing in Cheshire and this makes them the pillars fishing in Cheshire, in this regard you can’t miss Carp fishing in Meadows view fisheries as per now considering the fact that they have been in the field for a long time. One good thing about them is that they specialize in breeding and hatching their own species hence a great taste for the visitors. Their stock includes the following species; Tench, Roach, Bream, Crucian Carp and Rudd.

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TOP 10 PIKE FISHING SPOTS IN ESSEX – PIKE FISHING IN ESSEX

Looking for some pike fishing action this winter? having a hard time trying to find river/lake locations? We have compiled a list of 10 great locations for pike fishing in Essex, we have also looked at which locations allow live baiting, dead baiting and lure fishing. Most of the fisheries I have listed below are all available on a day ticket.

1. A12 Cuton Lakes – Chelmsford

Pike fishing Essex

This fishery has produced some extremely large pike in the past, one of which was caught 10 years ago that weighed in at a staggering 33lb. It’s not yet known if that fish is still alive today. However, there are plenty of other target fish to get your teeth stuck into such as a 28lb 10oz pike that was caught from the specimen 2 lake. Both of the specimen lakes contain a very large head of pike with 20lb+ fish regularly being caught.

Tactics
Fishing close to the margins (depths range between 4 to 8 feet deep) can often result in a good days action. Other winning tactics consist of fishing on the back of the wind and using roach as dead bait.

Rules
– Dead bait tactics are allowed to be used on both of the lakes.
– lure fishing and live baiting are not permitted on the complex.
– Night fishing for pike is allowed.

The pike fishing season starts from the 1st of November and finishes the 31st of March.

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2. Crowsheath Fishery – Billericay

Pike fishing Essex

The main carp/pike lake within its complex is 8.5-acres in size, it contains over 150 Pike with the largest among them reaching the 25lb mark. A lot of the pike are jacks so its great if you are going for a good days sport and to put a bend in your rod.

There was a small separate dedicated pike lake on the complex which was stocked during 2011. However due to its size, it was often full so the owners decided to move all of the Pike into the main lake.

Rules
– Live and dead bait only.
– No lure/spinning allowed.

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3. The Warren Fishery – Stanford-le-hope

Pike fishing Essex

This main lake on the complex is roughly 19 acres in size with depths ranging between 2 to 10ft.  The lake is broken up into numerous channels, bays, islands and reed beds which are perfect areas to fish for predators.

The lake certainly has some history with regards to large pike, a 50lb pike was once found in the margins (sadly dieing).  The  Pike record currently stands at 28lb 6oz which was caught in March 2009. Perch are also present in the lake with the largest reaching 4lb 7oz, drop shotting tactics can often come into their own when targeting them.

Rules
– No livebaiting.
– Nospinning/lure fishing.
– Wire traces must be used at all times with either semi or barbless hooks.

Fishing for Pike is allowed from 1st November until 28th February.

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4. Oak Lake Fishery – Southminster

Pike fishing Essex

Oak lake fishery is a day ticket venue in Southminster which has 4 lakes on the complex, one of them being a predator lake. The predator lake contains some truly massive fish such as catfish to 140lb (good luck bringing that in on a lure) and pike to over 30lb. The lake is roughly 3 acres in size with depths ranging from 5 to 16ft, there are also 5 large swims which catfish fisherman are restricted to using. Pike anglers however are not and can freely fish around the entire lake as much as they like.

I have looked through the rules and it doesn’t say that live baiting and lure/spinning are banned.

Pike fishing is from 1st October to 31st March

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5. The River Chelmer – Chelmsford

River Chelmer pike fishing

Looking for more of an adventure? maybe you want to have more water to yourself? the river Chelmer could be the perfect choice with miles of river to choose from. There are countless well-known fishing spots such as the Hoe Mill Lock and Springfield basin. Pike come out over 20lb, however a majority of them being caught are jacks. It’s a great place to go exploring and to get a bend in your rod. Other species such as Perch and Chub are regularly caught. In my opinion this is one of the best places for pike fishing in Essex purely because of the sheer amount of pike that are within the river.

Chelsmford AA and the Maldon angling association both have fishing rights to the 12 miles of river. The stretch starts from the gasworks in Chelmsford and ends at Heybridge.

The Rivers/canals close season is from the 15th of March – 15th June.

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6. Blasford Hill Fisheries – Chelmsford

Blasford Hill Fisheries pike fishing

There are 2 lakes on the complex the main lake and the match fishing lake. The main lake is 4 acres in size and has reedy bays, Lilli pads, trees and islands. There is also a private exclusive stretch of the river Chelmer which can be fished when paying 8 pounds for a day ticket from the fishery.

The pike in the main lake go up to a very respectable 26lb.

Rules
– Live baiting is strictly forbidden

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7. Crowgreen Fishery – Brentwood

Crowgreen fishery pike fishing

This fishery is renowned for having one of the best catfish lakes in the UK with the current record standing at 120lb. The main lake is 3 acres in size with a large stamp of Carp, Pike, and catfish. There is also 2 match lakes on the complex that have been joined together.

The Pike go to over 20lb in the main lake, which the catfisherman often catch by accident. Most people who fish the venue seem to target the Carp and Catfish so it could present a good opportunity for anglers to catch Pike.

One of the downsides of the venue is it closes down during winter (from the 23rd of December until the 1st of March). The venue is a day ticket however in order to nightfish you normally have to be a regular fisherman at the complex.

Rules
No live baiting (dead baits only for pike) No spinning

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8. Chigboro Fisheries – Heybridge

Chigboro lakes pike fishing

Chigboro Fisheries has 8 lakes on the complex and is extremely popular for Carp fisherman. The most popular lake for Pike fishing is Scraley Mere that contains pike up to the 27lb mark. The lake itself is crystal clear at times with areas that can be very weedy. These are the areas that seem to be very productive for Pike fishing.

I have read through the rules on the fishery and it doesn’t mention whether live baiting and spinning tactics are allowed so it might be best to ask the bailiff. A day ticket at the venue costs £10 (from dawn to dusk).

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9. Wicks Mere – Maldon

Wicks mere pike fishing

Wicks Mere is part of the Chelmsford angling association, in order to gain access to the lake you will need to become a member which costs £78 per adult for a year. There are 12 lakes included in the membership so it’s definitely a steal for that price. The lake is 6 acres in size with depths averaging at 10ft with the deepest parts reaching 20ft.

The pike are going over the 25lb mark, there are also other species such as carp reaching 40lb, tench and large Perch. The average sized pike is normally between 3-12lb.

Dead and live baiting is allowed on the venue. For more information about the rules on the lakes the rulebook can be found here.

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10. Northlands park – Basildon

Northlands Park is made up of 2 lakes which combined are roughly 6.5 acres in size. Both lakes contain a large amount of pike, a vast majority of them are Jacks. It’s a great place to go if you are looking for a lot of action of smaller Pike. Tactics such as live baiting and spinning are allowed which most lakes don’t allow.

The pike season opens the 1st of Septemer and closes on March the 31st.

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Finally you can have a look at all of the pike fishing lakes in Essex by clicking  here