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Showing 7 fishing lakes currently listed for West Yorkshire.

Fishing lakes in West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire has a useful mix of carp lakes, club waters, urban coarse fishing, gravel pits and day ticket venues around Leeds, Wakefield, Mirfield, Otley and Bradford. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.

Best forGood for carp, club waters, mixed coarse fishing, specimen lakes and quick local day sessions.

Local areasLeeds, Wakefield, Mirfield, Normanton, Otley, Bradford, Huddersfield and Calderdale

Check before you goConfirm opening times, booking rules, permits, bait restrictions, parking, toilets, night fishing and payment method.

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Yorkshire and the Humber · West Yorkshire · Normanton Birkwood Farm Fisheries View details for Birkwood Farm Fisheries, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Match Day ticket Match fishing

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Yorkshire and the Humber · West Yorkshire · Normanton Birkwood Fisheries View details for Birkwood Fisheries, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Match Day ticket Match fishing Booking advised

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Yorkshire and the Humber · West Yorkshire · Otley Knotford Lagoon View details for Knotford Lagoon, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Club water Year book holders only Key required

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Yorkshire and the Humber · West Yorkshire · Otley Knotford Nook Fishery View details for Knotford Nook Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Match Day ticket Match fishing

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Yorkshire and the Humber · West Yorkshire · Mirfield Ladywood Lakes View details for Ladywood Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Day ticket Night fishing Booking advised Booking required

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Yorkshire and the Humber · West Yorkshire · Leeds Leeds DASA Lakes View details for Leeds DASA Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Chub Ide Perch Roach Tench

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Yorkshire and the Humber · West Yorkshire · Leeds Swillington Park Fishing View details for Swillington Park Fishing, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Day ticket Booking advised

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Local tackle shops near West Yorkshire fisheries

Need bait, line, hooks, feeders, nets, fly gear or last-minute tackle? These local or nearby options may be useful before fishing in West Yorkshire. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.

Angling Direct Leeds

Large tackle shop option for West Yorkshire anglers.

Area: Leeds

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Kerrs Angling

West Yorkshire tackle shop in Ossett with fishing tackle and supplies.

Area: Ossett

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West Yorkshire fishing lakes FAQ

Do I need a rod licence to fish in West Yorkshire?

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 West Yorkshire?

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 West Yorkshire 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 West Yorkshire venue?

Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.