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Showing 13 fishing lakes currently listed for Bedfordshire.
Fishing lakes in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire has a useful mix of coarse fishing venues, carp lakes, family friendly fisheries and club waters around Bedford, Henlow, Cublington, Lower Caldecote, Toddington and nearby villages. Use the venue listings below to compare species, access type, facilities and official links before planning a session.
Good for coarse fishing
Look for venues with roach, rudd, bream, tench, perch and mixed coarse fishing options.
Carp and specimen venues
Some Bedfordshire waters are better suited to carp anglers, including day ticket and booked session waters.
Check before travelling
Confirm booking rules, bait restrictions, landing net requirements, parking, toilets and whether payment is cash or card.
East of England · Bedfordshire · Ampthill
Ampthill Reservoir
View details for Ampthill Reservoir, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Roach
Rudd
Perch
Tench
Club water
East of England · Bedfordshire · Brogborough
Brogborough Lagoon
View details for Brogborough Lagoon, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Club water
Membership required
East of England · Bedfordshire · Brogborough
Brogborough Pit
View details for Brogborough Pit, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Bream
Tench
Pike
Specimen carp
Club water
East of England · Bedfordshire · Harrold
Harrold-Odell Country Park
View details for Harrold-Odell Country Park, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Pike
Perch
Bream
Tench
Coarse
East of England · Bedfordshire · Henlow
Henlow Bridge Lakes
View details for Henlow Bridge Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Day ticket
Holiday accommodation
East of England · Bedfordshire · Houghton Conquest
How End Fisheries
View details for How End Fisheries, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Match
Specimen carp
Day ticket
Membership required
East of England · Bedfordshire · Cublington
Lakeside Fishery Cublington
View details for Lakeside Fishery Cublington, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Match
Roach
Bream
Tench
East of England · Bedfordshire · Wyboston
Luton AC River Ouse Wyboston
View details for Luton AC River Ouse Wyboston, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Tench
Pike
Carp
Chub
Zander
Roach
East of England · Bedfordshire · Wyboston
Luton AC South Lagoon Wyboston
View details for Luton AC South Lagoon Wyboston, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Pike
Zander
Tench
Perch
Roach
East of England · Bedfordshire · Lower Caldecote
Manor Farm Lakes
View details for Manor Farm Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Pike
Predator
Perch
Roach
East of England · Bedfordshire · Bedford
Priory Country Park
View details for Priory Country Park, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Coarse
Carp
Pike
Bream
Roach
Perch
East of England · Bedfordshire · Toddington
Toddington Fisheries
View details for Toddington Fisheries, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Catfish
Coarse
Tench
Roach
Bream
East of England · Bedfordshire · Ampthill
Westminster Pool
View details for Westminster Pool, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Catfish
Carp
Tench
Rudd
Club water
Membership required
Local tackle shops near Bedfordshire fisheries
Need bait, hooks, line, feeders, nets or last-minute session gear? These Bedfordshire and nearby tackle shops may be useful before fishing locally. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.
Bleak Hall Sports
Kempston tackle shop serving Bedford and nearby fisheries.
- Area: Kempston / Bedford
- Address: 1 High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BT
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The Tackle Shed
Family-run tackle shop in Barton Le Clay with products for coarse, carp, match and fly anglers.
- Area: Barton Le Clay
- Address: Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton Le Clay, MK45 4RF
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Andy’s Angling
Shefford tackle shop useful for central Bedfordshire venues and nearby club waters.
- Area: Shefford
- Address: 19 High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DD
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Shaden Fishing Tackle
Luton tackle shop with coarse, carp and general angling supplies.
- Area: Luton
- Address: 325 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0LN
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Angling Direct Milton Keynes
Nearby larger tackle shop option for anglers travelling around Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
- Area: Milton Keynes
- Address: Winterhill Retail Park, Milton Keynes
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Bedfordshire fishing lakes FAQ
Do I need a rod licence to fish in Bedfordshire?
In most cases, yes. You normally need a valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence for freshwater fishing in England. You may also need a day ticket, club ticket or fishery permission.
Are there day ticket fishing lakes in Bedfordshire?
Yes, Bedfordshire has a mix of commercial fisheries, public access waters and club venues. Always check the latest access rules with the fishery before travelling.
What should I check before visiting a Bedfordshire fishery?
Check opening times, booking requirements, payment method, bait restrictions, hook rules, landing net requirements, parking, toilets and whether night fishing is allowed.
Can I suggest an update for a Bedfordshire venue?
Yes. If a listing needs correcting or you know a Bedfordshire fishing lake that should be added, use the Add a Lake page and send the details for review.