Luxury Lodge Breaks With Private Fishing Pegs

I’m a big fan of Glamping and lodges for a short break with my family so I’ve compiled a list of all the places across the UK where you can stay right on the bank! Some have hot tubs you can chill in after a “hard day’s fishing”. 

These are mainly places with private pegs or swims where you can fish straight from your lodge! Some have fishing on site. Full details are on each listing. 

Looking to fish for trout or salmon? See Fly fishing lodges here.

Please be aware – I have not visited all these places, unfortunately, the information comes from their own websites. Stock is what they report and not confirmed by me! Any I have visited will be noted in the information.

What Type of Accommodation Are You Looking For?

Use the options to find the right place for you. Select below and then select by region or see my top 5 places in the UK. 

Top 6 Fishing Lodges With Private Pegs

For my top 5 fishing lodges, I’ve considered the stock and size of the lakes. I’ve tried to find a good option for serious carpers, families, and luxury. I have stayed at Brayton Park Lodges and will be trying to visit more of the top 5 soon. 

1 - Chichester Lake Side - Best For Families & Dogs Essex

Chichester - Fishing and dog friendly

What we love about Chichester Lake Side Lodges

  • Dog and pet-friendly park, part of park holidays.
  • Carp to 30lb+ in some lakes and pike to 20lb. Fishing is in front of selected lodges, you do need to book a peg if required. 
  • There is a total of 10 fishing lakes to choose from scattered around the park. 
  • Great for families with a wide range of activities and different levels of fishing.

2 - High Lodge Leisure - Best Family Darsham, Suffolk

What we love about High Lodge Leisure

  • The family-friendly vibe, lots of families in lodges during school holidays.
  • Every waters edge lodge has its own fishing peg with lots of small carp and big roach to be caught. 
  • A small collection of lodges around a 1/2 acre lake. 
  • Selected waters edge lodges have private hot tubs to the side of the lodge

3 - Brayton Park - Best Luxury Lodge Aspatria, North Lakes

The lodge at Brayton Park

What we love about Brayton Park (Only the Lawson lodge has a private peg)

  • Luxury lodges in a beautiful setting in the North Lakes
  • Carp fishing at an 8-acre lake dug by monks in the 14th century 
  • In lodge menu for food from the restaurant straight to your lodge. 
  • Average carp is 8lb and the runs are plentiful 

4 - Blackthorn Fisheries - For Serious Carpers, Shropshire

Blackthorn fisheires - luxury lodges with private fishing pegs right in front of you

What we love about Blackthorn Fisheries in Shropshire

  • VS stocked carp to 40lb+ verified in their Facebook gallery. A stunning stock of specimen carp.
  • Couples only with luxury lodges around a 3-acre lake, a stunning location.
  • Probably one of the best carp fishing lakes with accommodation in the UK. 

5 - Otter Falls - Carp Fishing In Peaceful Surroundings, Devon

Little lodge at otter falls

What we love about Otter Falls, Devon.

  • Lodges right on the lake, fish from right outside your door. 
  • Pet-friendly – Take your dog, or dogs, with you at no extra charge (you do need to add them to your booking).
  • Relaxed carp fishing with a good amount of doubles, the top lake has carp to 27lb. 
  • 4 and 6 berth lodges are great for a tip as a family or with friends.
  • Selected lodges have hot tubs overlooking the lake. 

6 - Colehurst Lake - Carp Fishing And Unique Accomodation, Shropshire

Fishing shelter by the lake

What we love about Colehurst Lakes

  • Most cabins have a private fishing peg on either the main carp lake or the match pool. Please check when booking. 
  • A mix of unique cabins, glamping pods and yurt tents. All have fire pits and a large outdoor area.
  • A very quiet place to stay that is not overfished.
  • VS fisheries stocked carp to 20lb in the main lake and carp to 10lb in the match lake.
  • Close to historic towns of Telford and Shrewsbury.

Fishing Lodges With Hot Tubs!

Who doesn’t like the idea of slipping into a hot tub after a long relaxing days fishing! There are a number of lodges listed below that offer both fishing and hot tubs. These vary from fishing on-site to lodges with a tub and a private fishing peg.

The full list! 

  • Angelsea Lakeside Lodges, North Wales (Corse fishing)
  • Badwell Ash Lodges, Suffolk, Adults Only 
  • Brayton Park – Lake District 
  • Cefn Mably Lakes, Cardiff
  • Chichester Lakeside Lodges – Essex 
  • Clawford Lakes, Devon 
  • Colehurst Lake, Shropshire 
  • Eye Kettlby Lakes, Melton Mowbray
  • High Lodge- Suffolk 
  • Mill Farm Leisure, Boston
  • Otter Falls, Devon 
  • Stretham Lakes, Oakham
  • Westfield Country Park, Hull

Fishing Lodges by region

North West

Name: Chester Lakes – Great for social trips

Pod/ Lodge: BBQ pods alongside match waters only (not carp waters)

Number of lodges: 3

Bedrooms: 1, sleeps up to 10

Hot tub: No

Lake size: Various

Reported stock: Mixed coarse and carp, nothing big in these specific lakes, specimen carp fishing lakes are also on site.

Website: http://www.chesterlakes.co.uk/

Info: The BBQ pods are located around the pleasure lakes rather than the carp lakes. They sleep 4 on the wooden sides around the outside, a camping mat is required.

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Chester lakes - BBQ pods and pleasure fishing

North East

Name: Westfield Country Park, Hull: Good For Families

Pod/ Lodge: Scandinavian style log cabins around lake 1

Number of lodges: 40+

Bedrooms: 1 & 2, sleep up to 6

Hot tub: Selected lodges

For a private peg and hot tub you will need to book lodges Willow plus 6, Holly 7 & 8 or Oak 9 & 10 (According to thier website)

Lake size: 1 acre

Reported stock: Carp to 17lb across the site. Good match lakes with an average depth of around 3 feet (Information has come from a local fisherman). 

Website: https://www.westfieldcountrypark.co.uk

Info: The site has 3 lakes in total with Scandi style cabins around the main lake.

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Westfield Country Park log cabins and carp fishing

Lake the look of the area? See all fishing lodges in Yorkshire here

Name: Messigham Grange, Lincolnshire: Close to 6 fishing lake

Pod/ Lodge: Lodges set on a golf course

Number of lodges: Around 20

Bedrooms: 1 & 2, sleep up to 6

Hot tub: Selected lodges

Lake size: 1.4 acre lake on site

Reported stock: Only listed as having coarse/ carp fishing. No further details were available. 

Website: messinghamgrange.com

Info: The site is next door to 2 other fishing complexes. One is a 3 lake coarse/ pleasure complex. The other is a specimen complex that has 2 day ticket waters and the rest are a syndicate. the day ticket carp lake as carp to 25lb+ and cat fish to 60lb+.

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Grange park lake

Looking to go on a fishing holiday in Lincolnshire? See all Lincolnshires lakes with accommodation here.

Midlands

Name: Brookmeadow, Market Harborough

Pod/ Lodge: Log cabins, set back from the lakes

Number: 3

Lake size: 5 acres

Reported stock: Carp to 23lb, tench to 7lb, mixed coarse. On the site, there are some nice looking carp.

Website: brookmeadow.co.uk

Info: This looks to me to be more of a family place with the cabins well set back from the lake. You cannot fish directly from them but it’s not far a all to get the rods in. The stock looks decent and there is also a syndicate on the water which is £195 per year so shows a good level of fish.

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Name: Mill Farm Leisure, Boston – For couples and not families

Pod/ Lodge: Lakeside lodges, with hot tubs!

Number: 5

Lake size: 0.6 Acres

Reported stock: Looks to be mainly coarse and small carp

Website: millfarmleisure.co.uk/lakeside-lodges/

Info: 5 Lakeside lodges all with a private terrace, with hot tub, directly on the lake. Fishing is from a private platform in front of the lodge. They all sleep 2 with a double bed only.

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Name: Stretton Lakes, Oakham

Pod/ Lodge: Lodges/ Log cabins -with hot tubs!

Number: 7 cabins, 4 x 5* & 3 x 4*, some with direct lake access

Lake size: 6 match lakes on a  day ticket, lodge guests can book for free (rod license required)

Reported stock: Carp (mainly pasties) plus a range of match fish – looks a good spot for some family fishing rather than serious carping.

Website: www.strettonlakes.co.uk/

Info: Some nice looking lodges with fishing off the decking in front.

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Name: Eye Kettlby Lakes

Pod/ Lodge: Various lodges, sleeps 2-4

Number: 5+

Lake size: 1 acre – Kingfisher lakes for lodges.

Reported stock: Mixed coarse in the lodge lake. 11 other lakes on-site including a specimen carp lake.

Website: eyekettlebylakes.com/lodges-home/

Info: Larger fisheries with one coarse lake dedicated to lodging guests

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South East

Name: High Lodge Leisure, Suffolk

Pod/ Lodge: Lodges around a small carp/ match lake

Number: 14

Lake size: Just over 3/4 of an acre approximately. 

Reported stock: Lots of carp in the 3-6lb range, endless catches in the summer. Lots of good-sized roaches can be caught on the float.*

*I have personally stayed and fished here. You can find my full review below.

Website: highlodge.co.uk

Info: A good number of lodges around a small lake. This is not a place for serious carpers but highly recommended for family holidays with some good action on the fishing. 

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Name: Carlton Mere, Saxmundham, Suffolk

Pod/ Lodge: A number of “lodges” some with direct lake access. These are more like a static caravan. 

Number: Large holiday park

Lake size: 2 lakes on site both a good size.

Reported stock: A good stock of carp with morris going to 24 LB. online photos show fish of that size being caught. 

Website: parkholidays.com

Info: A family park with several caravans and PVC lodges. A selection of the lodges have direct access to the lake although we do not class it as quite having a private peg. 

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Lodges by the lake

Name: Badwell Ash Lodges, Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Pod/ Lodge: Wooden lodges/ log cabins

Number: 4 lodges and a shepherds hut

Lake size: 2 lakes on-site, one has 3 lodges around it and the other has 1.

Reported stock: CArp to 20LB and mixed coarse fishing. No pike or catfish. 

Website: badwellashholidaylodges.co.uk

Info: A couples-only place for some peace and quiet. All lodges have a 6-person hot tub and your own fishing peg. 

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Name: Wildmoor Waters/ Cherry Lakes

Pod/ Lodge: Luxury lodges on excellent carp fishing lakes (see details for which lakes to book for carp fishing)

Number: 6

Lake size: 5 different lakes to go at

Reported stock: Carp to 44lb in Cherry lake, carp to 32lb and heavier stocking in Cherry Spring and Cherry Mere.

Website: cherrylakes.co.uk

Info: Only a handful of lodges but one of few places where you can stay and still have a chance of catching 30s and 40s.

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Lake side lodge at cherry lakes

Name: Chigborough Farm

Pod/ Lodge: Various lodges and glamping, including some awesome floating lodges and pods!

Number: Lots

Lake size: 4 different lakes

Reported stock: Unknown, although the site does have a picture of a large catfish

Website: chigboroughfarm.co.uk

Info: See the website for more details, for a specific lodge or lake request it looks like it would be easier to ring them.

Photo – The raft lodge

Name: Olivemead Lakes, Chippenham

Pod/ Lodge: Lodges

Number: 3 with one more opening in 2021

Lake size: 3 arces

Reported stock: Taken from their website – 100 x 20+, 37 30s and 4 know 40s. Described as

Website:  olivemeadlake.co.uk/

Info: If you are looking for a specimen carp holiday/ glamping then the main lodge is the one to book. It has a swim directly on the lake, which looks an excellent spot

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The bungalow cabin at Olivemead lake

Name: Swanborough Lakes, Near Lewes

Pod/ Lodge: luxury lodges, these look stunning!

Number: 12 lodges, none with private fishing pegs. Fishing is available on site.

Lake size: 3 lakes on site for mixed abilities up to a full specimen lake for serious carpers.

Reported stock: Carp to mid-30s including some large grass carp. This is a day ticket water so other none lodge guests would be fishing with you. You can hire all the equipment and bait you need and get angling tuition on-site.

Website: swanboroughlakes.co.uk/

Info: These are part of the Hoseasons platinum collection which is the top-level luxury lodges. They have options for 1-bed and 2-bedroom lodges with differing views. They all seem to have hot tubs to relax in while enjoying the views. 

Update: I liked the look of this so much I’ve booked to go in September, a review will follow my trip! 

Name: Apple Tree Lodges, Colchester

Pod/ Lodge: Luxury lodges with a high spec finish

Number: 5 lodges accommodation types available, plus a hotel on site. None of the loges has private fishing pegs.

Lake size: 2 lakes on-site with a mix of carp and coarse fishing.

Reported stock: The sock is unknown. The lake near the clubhouse is for casual fishing and the furthest lake is for commercial fishing. 

Website: appletreelodges.com

Info: These are high-end luxury lodges that are for a nice relaxing break with some fishing rather than what we would class as a fishing holiday.  On-site is a Sap and 2 golf course, 2 restaurants and a sports bar. 

South West

Name: Clawford Lakes, Devon

Pod/ Lodge: There is a choice of lodges and apartments. My personal favourite is the floating lodges as pictured below – I love being surrounded by water like that.  The only ones that you can fish directly from are the lake pods. 

Number: There are a lot available, see the website for details.

Lake size: There are numerous lakes on the site. Only selected accommodation has fishing directly from it. There is a number of lakes you can fish from on-site. 

Reported stock: Carp to 30+ depending on the lake. Lakes are suitable for all abilities from match beginners to serious carpers. 

Website: clawfordlakes.co.uk/

Info: This opened in 2022 and is one of the newest sites around. The accommodation looks to be of a high specification and is surrounded by fantastic fishing. By the summer of 2022, there will also be an on-site Spa if you want to take some time to relax, or do some relaxing while someone else does some fishing! 

There is some fishing equipment available for hire during your stay. 

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Floating lodge with private fishing in Devon

Name: Cofton Lakes, South Devon

Pod/ Lodge: A choice of lodges, cottages, and a campsite.

Number: Various, although these are not by the lakes. 

Lake size: 5 lakes, on-site with good carp and coarse fishing. A permit to fish is required at £40 for the week or £8.40 per day. There are 71 pegs in total.  

Reported stock: Carp go to 30lb and the website show quality carp of this size. 

Website: coftonholidays.co.uk

Info: This looks like an excellent place for a family holiday in a luxury lodge. It is on a large site which has a lot of facilities on site including games room, swimming pool. There’s entertainment on site for children and a play area. 

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Luxury lodge with fishing 30lb carp stocked in the lake.

Name: Otter Falls, Devon

Pod/ Lodge: Lakeside lodges in 2, 4 and 6 berth

Number: There are 6 lodges around the larges lake, 2 on the next lake and 3 on the bottom lake. 

Lake size: All 3 lakes are a good size without being too large. Lighter setups will work well without a need to cast a long distance.  

Reported stock: Carp go to 27lb and there is a good number of doubles. 

Website: otterfalls.co.uk

Info: A suitable place for a family holiday. The fishing looks good and relaxed. There seems to be a good amount of carp and coarse fish in the likes. The site has a restaurant, a children’s play area and a tennis court. You can get to Devon’s coastline in around 25 minutes. 

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Little lodge at otter falls

East of England

Name: WoodLakes Park, Norfolk

Pod/ Lodge: Hand crafted wooden lodges by the lake, 2 to 8 people

Number: Various, some with lake side views & fishing, some with woodland views.

Lake size: 5 lakes, various sizes up to 10 acres

Reported stock: Carp to 40 in cabin lake, pike to 26lb, good sizes of carp in some of the other lakes. Cabin lake would be the one to book for more serious carpers.

Website: woodlakespark.co.uk

Info: They describe themselves as “laid back lakes and lodges” which sounds perfect to me! This place looks absolutely perfect for a trip for couples or families. The lodges look excellent and there’s an on site restaurant you can go to, or get a take away from. They server everything from breakfast to pizzas, this is the perfect spot for a relaxing fishing holiday.

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Woodlakes Park Norfolk - great familiy fishing holidays in log cabins

Name: Homersfield Lake, Norfolk

Pod/ Lodge: 1 lodge on-site with large garden and lake access. This is not close enough to fish directly from the lodge.  Lodge sleeps 4 with 2 double bedrooms. 

Number: 1 lodge and 1 house

Lake size: 5 lakes, various sizes up to 10 acres

Reported stock: Carp to 60lb, the only way to fish this lake as a none member is via booking the lodge. There is also wels catfish to over 100lb. This is a serious carpers place! 

There is also roach to over 4lb. 

Website: homersfieldlake.com

Info: This is one of the very few places that have large catfish as well as large carp. The lodge looks excellent as do the surrounding gardens. The lodge can be booked without fishing as it is in a stunning location overlooking the lake. 

You can book a day fishing with ADTV presenter and well-known angler Phil Spinks while on-site (you will need to book in advance). 

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Kingfisher lodge - perfect for big carp and cats

North Wales

Name: Anglesea Lake Side Lodges (Coarse fishing not carp)

Pod/ Lodge: Luxury lodges that are part of the Autograph collection at Hoeseasons which is their highest classification. These are all nicely spread out and look to be a high standard of accommodation. 

Number: There appears to be 10 lodges in total on a 9 acre including the lake.

Lake size: 2 lakes, approximately half an acre and a third of an acre.

Reported Stock: Mixed coarse fishing for roach and perch. 

Website: hoseasons.co.uk/lodges/anglesey-lakeside-lodges/

Info: A relaxing time in a luxury lodge with some light coarse fishing from the bank sounds like a good break to me. We’re regular visitors to Anglesea, although we have never stayed at these lodges – yet. There are lots to do on the island and mainland for young families and Anglesea has some great beaches to visit in the summer- Rhosniger being my favourite of them all. 

This is a great place for a relaxing family break and is on our list of places to stay soon. 

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Anglsea lake side fishing lodges

Name: Bron Eifion Fishing Lakes and Lodges

Pod/ Lodge: Log cabins

Number: 9 in total by the lake

Lake size: Approximately 3 acres

Reported Stock: This is predominantly a coarse fishery but they do have carp to 20lb. I would expect to see match fishing going on mainly as it is also a day ticket water.

Website: broneifion.com

Info: This looks like a nice place for a relaxing break with some fishing. The lodges look adequate and there is fishing directly in front of some of them. 

This is more for casual fishing and would suit a family as some lodges have 3 bedrooms. If you’re looking for a little extra chill then book the Glaslyn lodge with 2 bedrooms and an outdoor hot tub!

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Bron Eifion lodges and fishing lake

South Wales

Name: Cefn Mably lakes, Cardiff

Pod/ Lodge: They have fishing pods on the lakes and log cabins, all cabins are for couples excluding the Pochard which sleeps 4. All log cabins have hot tubs!

Number: 9 pods around the lakes and 9 cabins.

Lake size: 7 lakes in total, lodge lake is the one to book for carp anglers!

Reported stock: Lodge lake has 7 known 30s with a lake record of 37lb, also 60 know 20s

Website: cefnmablylakes.co.uk

Info:

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One of the lodges

Fishing lodge on the lake with hot tub and specimen carp fishing

One of the pods

Pod on the lake

Name: Timber Hill, Pembrokeshire (No private fishing pegs)

Pod/ Lodge: Beautiful looking Canadian cedar lodges, up to 3 beds, some with stunning views. 

Number: 44 lodges

Lake size: The lake is a 10-minute walk from the lodges and is around an acre in size. 

Reported stock: Listed as excellent for coarse fishing and carp to 30lb. There is little information on the website about fishing to verify this. 

Website: timberhill.co.uk/lodges/

Info:

These look like nice lodges for a family break and we’d just about classify them as a fishing holiday. The 10 minutes down to the lake may not be quite what people are looking for and seems more of a bonus than an easy access water. 

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Timber Hill lodges- with fishing on site

Scotland

Lodges listings coming soon! 

Fishing and Glamping Pods

I’m growing the glamping section of the site, here are a few site I have listed – 

Name: Stonebridge Fishing Lakes, Northallerton (Trout fishing)

Pod/ Lodge: Lakeside bell tents with glamping pods coming soon

Number: Unknown

Lake size: Unkown

Reported stock: Trout fishery

Website: stonebridgefishinglakes.co.uk

Info: Trout fishery with bell tents around the lakes

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East Midlands

Name: Bainside Coarse Fishery, Kirby on Bain

Pod/ Lodge: Basic glamping pods, sleeps 2.

Number: Unsure

Lake size: 1.75 acres

Reported stock: Carp to 20s, bream to 12s,  Grass carp to 20s (unverified).

Website: bainside.co.uk/

Info: Glamping pods for 2 with direct lake fishing. Looks like a good place for bagging up on fish rather than specimen carp fishing. Nice for getting back to nature in pleasant surroundings.

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Glamping pod at Bainside

Name: Springwood Fisheries, Derby

Pod/ Lodge: Pods

Number: Approximately 6 by the lake

Lake size:

Reported stock: Commins, Mirrors, Ghosties and slivers in the top lake.

Website: springwoodfisheries.com/

Info: Lodges are on the top lake that provides mixed coarse and match size carp fishing. The pods sleep 2 adults with 2 children on camp beds. They have a shower room & kitchenlle, campers seem to be on the opposite bank so not one if you are looking for privacy.

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Name: Henlow Bridge Lakes, Henlow

Pod/ Lodge: They have both glamping pods and lodges on site. None are directly on the main fishing lakes.

Number: Numerous

Lake size: 2 lakes, the largest (Jordan’s) is 4.5 acres

Reported stock: Carp to 25lb to 30lb (not verified with photos)

Website: henlowbridgelakes.co.uk

Info: A camping and glamping site with 2 day ticket fishing lakes and a small stretch of the River Hiz.

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Glamping pod with fishing nearby

Name: Lakeland Fisheries, Chelmsford

Pod/ Lodge: Luxury Yurts, some with hot tubs

Number: 3

Lake size: Three lakes, two pleasure lakes and one carp lake.

Reported stock: Looks a good mix of pleasure fishing from all lakes with the 5 acre Swan lake holding the larger carp, to 34lb. (No pictures seen to confirm)

Website: lakeland-yurts.co.uk

Info: Looks an idilic setting with 36 acres of country side and three lakes nestled in. The Yurts scream luxury and look a step up from the standard yurt glamping experience.

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Yurt tents on the lakes

South West

Name: Folly Foot fisheries, Sommerset

Pod/ Lodge: More a carp hut for 2 than actual glamping here.

Number: 6

Lake size: Aprrox 2.2 acres

Reported stock: Carp fishing only, sizes unknown

Website: follyfootfishery.co.uk

Info: The website is rather basic and the fishing photos section does not work. This is just a basic empty hut to replace a bivvy, with a wooden jetty in front to fish from.

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Lodge on the lake at folly foot fishery

Name: Rum Bridge, Sudbury

Pod/ Lodge: Pods & bell tents

Number: Various

Lake size: 3 lakes on-site, back lake looking the best for an experienced carper

Reported Stock: Back lake record is a 42lb carp, the road lake is 32lb & the moat lake has tench to 8lb and crucians to 3lb.

Website: rumbridgefisheries.co.uk

Info: This looks to be one of the best places on the list! Although the back lake looks a real challenge, I’d describe it as a serious carpers lake. Its base stock starts at 22lb so if you do hit one you can be sure it is a decent fish. The glamping pods are mixed from basic pods with just 2 beds and bell tents.

Photos – the current lake record

The pods

North Wales

Name: Lake of tranquillity, Mold

Pod/ Lodge: BBQ pods with sleeping area – very cool!

Number: Unsure, call to book

Lake size: 3 acre

Reported stock: Mixed carp and coarse fishing

Website: lakeoftranquility.com

Info: A BBQ pod, a little basic/ rustic.

Photos – None available.

Booking a fishing break

When booking a fishing break there are a number of things to consider, including can you fit everything into the car!

Here’s the list of things to consider

  • How far do you want to travel?
  • What sort of fishing are you looking for?
  • Do you need a lodge with a private peg?
  • Do you want a hot tub break?
  • Are you looking for a family site or serious carp fishing?

Once you have selected your break then check with the location to confirm how good the fishing is. Usually a check in their Facebook page will be enough to show you what size of carp are present in the lake.