Herefordshire fishing lakes
Showing 6 fishing lakes currently listed for Herefordshire.
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Fishing lakes in Herefordshire
Herefordshire offers countryside day-ticket lakes, mixed coarse waters, bookable day and night fishing and a larger fishing-holiday complex around Hereford, Leominster, Bromyard and Ledbury. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.
Best forDay-ticket carp and coarse fishing, accessible family sessions, book-ahead overnight fishing and fishing breaks with accommodation.
Local areasHereford, Orcop, Madley, Credenhill, Leominster, Docklow, Bromyard and Ledbury
Check before you goConfirm opening times, booking rules, permits, bait restrictions, parking, toilets, night fishing and payment method.
Herefordshire fishing guide
Choosing a fishing lake in Herefordshire
Herefordshire's listed stillwaters cover straightforward day tickets, book-ahead day and night sessions, accessible family fishing and a larger fishing-holiday complex. The venues stretch from Orcop, Madley and Credenhill around Hereford to Docklow near Leominster, Evesbatch towards Bromyard and Ashperton near Ledbury.
Simple day-ticket fishing
Andy's Fishing Lake, Mill Farm and Pridewood Hops provide smaller countryside waters where current day-ticket arrangements are comparatively simple.
Fishing breaks and more waters
Docklow Pools combines public day-ticket lakes with additional fishing for members and staying guests, plus accommodation, food and an on-site tackle shop.
Book before travelling
Evesbatch requires advance contact and a valid permit. Access, prices and rules can change at every venue, so confirm them directly before setting out.
Fishing near Hereford and south Herefordshire
Andy's Fishing Lake at Orcop is a five-acre coarse water offering dawn-to-dusk day tickets without advance booking in normal circumstances. Near Madley, Canon Bridge Fishing Pools lists day and season-ticket fishing for carp and mixed coarse species. Mill Farm Fishery at Credenhill is a compact 15-peg water with level banks, parking beside the lake and family-friendly day fishing.
Fishing near Leominster, Bromyard and Ledbury
Docklow Pools near Leominster is the county's largest listed complex. Its Mickey Mouse, Moby Dick and Figure of Eight waters are the public day-ticket choices; other fishing is reserved for members or staying guests. Evesbatch Fishery offers pre-arranged day, evening and 24-hour permits on its secluded Old Lake. Near Ledbury, Pridewood Hops Fishery is a shallow farm lake with carp and mixed coarse fishing from flat grass banks, with tickets normally collected on the bank.
Compare access before choosing a water
For a walk-up daytime session, compare Andy's, Mill Farm and Pridewood Hops, while still checking current opening and payment arrangements. Evesbatch is the clearest choice in this list for a pre-booked overnight session. Docklow suits anglers wanting a larger complex or fishing break, but only three of its pools are public day-ticket waters. Canon Bridge lists both day and season tickets; confirm the latest pool availability directly before travelling.
What to check before visiting
Confirm opening times, ticket or permit arrangements, whether booking is required, permitted rods, bait and hook rules, landing-net and unhooking-mat requirements, parking, toilets and any age restrictions. Night fishing is not automatically available at a venue simply because it offers day tickets. Most freshwater anglers will also need the appropriate Environment Agency rod fishing licence.
Local tackle shops near Herefordshire fisheries
Need bait, line, hooks, feeders, nets, fly gear or last-minute tackle? These local or nearby options may be useful before fishing in Herefordshire. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.
Woody's Angling Centre
Established Hereford tackle shop stocking coarse, specimen, match and game equipment together with fresh bait and local day tickets.
- Area: Hereford
Docklow Tackle
Large independent tackle and bait shop at Docklow stocking major coarse and carp brands, clothing, luggage and fresh bait.
- Area: Docklow / Leominster
Herefordshire fishing lakes FAQ
Do I need a rod licence to fish in Herefordshire?
In most cases, yes. You normally need a valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence for freshwater fishing in England, plus any venue ticket, club permit or membership required by the fishery.
Are there day ticket fishing lakes in Herefordshire?
Yes, but access varies by venue. Some waters are day ticket, while others are club waters, permit waters, holiday park waters, syndicates or booking-only fisheries.
What should I check before visiting a Herefordshire fishery?
Check opening times, booking requirements, ticket prices, bait rules, landing net rules, parking, toilets, night fishing access and seasonal restrictions.
Can I suggest an update for a Herefordshire venue?
Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.