Are day tickets available at Hayton Lakes Fishery?

Hayton Lakes Fishery is listed as offering day ticket fishing. Always check the official venue information before travelling, as prices, booking requirements and availability can change.

What species can I catch at Hayton Lakes Fishery?

Hayton Lakes Fishery is listed with species including Common carp, Mirror carp, F1, Barbel, Bream, Coarse. Stock and catch reports can change, so check the latest venue information before fishing.

Where is Hayton Lakes Fishery?

Hayton Lakes Fishery is listed in Retford, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands. Check the venue address, postcode and official directions before travelling.

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Hayton Lakes Fishery

Hayton Lakes near Retford spans around 100 acres and contains seven waters, with six general day-ticket lakes plus the membership-based Gadwall specimen carp lake.

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About Hayton Lakes Fishery

Goldeneye, Kingfisher, Little Grebe, Pintail, Shoveler and Wigeon can be fished on ordinary day tickets without pre-booking, subject to matches and availability. Gadwall is the 3.5-acre specimen lake, with 19 pegs and carp reported above 40lb, and requires annual membership before a session can be booked. Several waters also permit pre-booked night fishing. Gravel tracks run around the complex and parking is available behind or close to most pegs.

Region: East Midlands
County: Nottinghamshire
Town or area: Retford
Address: Hayton Lakes Fishery, Smeath Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9JL
Contact number: 07508 903078
Species: Common carp, Mirror carp, F1, Barbel, Bream, Coarse
Access: Day ticket, Specimen carp membership, Night fishing by advance booking, Match fishing, Pleasure fishing
Facilities: Parking, Ticket office, Three toilets, Hot and cold water, Pellets sold on site

Common carp Mirror carp F1 Barbel Bream Coarse Day ticket Specimen carp membership Night fishing by advance booking Match fishing Pleasure fishing Parking Ticket office Three toilets Hot and cold water Pellets sold on site

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Hayton Lakes Fishery venue rules

General rules require barbless hooks, dipped nets and safe running feeder rigs. Children under 16 must fish with an adult, while overnight anglers must be at least 18. Gadwall has additional specimen rules including at least 12lb main line, a minimum 36-inch landing net, an unhooking mat or cradle and a carp-care kit. Braided main line and nut baits are prohibited there, and Gadwall sessions require both membership and advance booking.

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