What is a day ticket fishery?
A day ticket fishery lets you fish for a single session without needing a full annual membership. Some venues allow payment on the bank, while others need online booking or a call ahead.
Day Ticket Fishing Lakes Near Me
Find UK fishing lakes where you can usually turn up, book a ticket, or arrange a day session without needing a full club membership.
UK day ticket fishing guide
Find local day ticket fisheries, coarse lakes and carp waters
Looking for a day ticket fishing lake near you? This guide helps you find coarse, carp and mixed fisheries across the UK, with links into county pages, region pages and the main lake search. Always check the venue’s latest rules before travelling, as ticket prices, bait rules, booking requirements and opening times can change.
What should I check first?
- Ticket prices and payment method
- Opening times and booking rules
- Bait and method restrictions
- Keepnet, landing net and mat rules
- Parking, toilets and access
Popular species
Many day ticket venues offer carp, roach, bream, tench, perch, rudd and crucians. Some waters also offer catfish, pike, trout or specimen carp fishing.
Find fishing by area
Browse day ticket fishing lakes by region
Use the regional pages to find venues close to home, then check each fishery page for ticket type, species, facilities and the official venue link.
Featured venues
Day ticket fishing lakes listed on Fishing Lakes UK
Here are a few day ticket venues from the directory. Use the search page for a more specific county, town, species or venue name.
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Scotland · Aberdeenshire · Oldmeldrum
Lochter Fishery
Aberdeenshire trout fishery near Oldmeldrum with fly fishing lochs and bait fishing ponds.
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Scotland · Aberdeenshire · Banchory
Raemoir Trout Fishery
Aberdeenshire trout fishery at Banchory with fly fishing lochs and a bait pond.
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Other UK areas · Anglesey · Holyhead
Breakwater Country Park Lake
Small coarse fishing lake at Breakwater Country Park in Holyhead, with day tickets available on the bank and accessible pegs reported locally.
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Other UK areas · Anglesey · Dulas
Llyn Blodyn
Day-ticket coarse lake near Lligwy Beach and Dulas, useful for relaxed Anglesey fishing sessions close to the coast.
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Wales · Anglesey · Menai Bridge
Llyn y Gors
Anglesey coarse and carp fishery near Menai Bridge with several lakes, on-site tackle shop and holiday options.
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Other UK areas · Anglesey · Benllech
Tyddyn Sargent Coarse Fishery
Ticket-only coarse fishery at Tyn-y-Gongl near Benllech, offering day and half-day fishing with on-site self-catering accommodation nearby.
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Scotland · Angus · Dundee
Forbes of Kingennie Fishing Pools
Angus country resort near Dundee with four stocked fishing pools and year-round trout fishing.
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Scotland · Ayrshire · Dalrymple
Springwater Fishery
Ayrshire mixed fishery near Dalrymple with fly, bait, match and coarse lochs.
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East of England · Bedfordshire · Harrold
Harrold-Odell Country Park
Harrold-Odell Country Park offers permit fishing on Grebe Lake, Kingfisher Lake and permitted sections of the River Great Ouse. Permits cover the f...
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East of England · Bedfordshire · Houghton Conquest
How End Fisheries
How End Fisheries is a purpose-built coarse and match fishery at Houghton Conquest. Public day tickets are available seven days a week and annual m...
East of England · Bedfordshire · Cublington
Lakeside Fishery Cublington
Lakeside Fishery near Cublington is a family-run coarse fishery with two established lakes. Facilities include parking, toilets, a fishing lodge an...
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East of England · Bedfordshire · Wyboston
Luton AC River Ouse Wyboston
Luton Angling Club's River Ouse stretch at Wyboston offers member and non-member day or night fishing. No advance booking is normally required, aut...
Before you go
Day ticket fishing checklist
Book or pay?
Some fisheries allow payment on arrival, but others require advance booking, especially for specimen lakes, weekends, matches or night fishing.
Bring the right gear
Check whether the fishery requires an unhooking mat, landing net, fish care kit, barbless hooks, specific rig rules or minimum tackle strength.
Check bait rules
Common restrictions include no nuts, no floating baits, fishery pellets only, groundbait limits or method-specific rules. Check first, save the awkward bank walk later.
FAQ
Day ticket fishing lakes near me FAQ
How do I find day ticket fishing lakes near me?
Use the search page or browse by county and region. Search by town, county, venue name or species, then check each lake page for ticket type and the official venue link.
Do I need a rod licence for day ticket fishing?
In England and Wales you normally need an Environment Agency rod licence for freshwater fishing, even if you have bought a day ticket. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different rules, so check the local requirements before fishing.
Can I just turn up at a day ticket fishery?
Sometimes, but not always. Many commercial fisheries allow walk-on day tickets, while others need booking in advance. Always check the official website or social page before travelling.
Are day ticket fisheries good for beginners?
Yes, many are beginner-friendly because they usually have parking, defined pegs and regular stocking. Smaller pleasure lakes are often easier than large specimen carp waters.
Can I night fish on a day ticket?
Some venues offer 24-hour or night tickets, but many do not. Check the venue rules, booking process and whether night fishing is available on the lake you want to fish.