East Midlands · Nottinghamshire · Retford

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
Town or area
Retford
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

Fishing weather

3-day weather for Hayton Lakes Fishery

Forecast for Retford. Check again before travelling as conditions can change.

Today 30 Sep
Overcast
24°C 16°C low
17% Chance of rain
18 mph Max wind
Tomorrow 1 Oct
Sunny
20°C 12°C low
6% Chance of rain
11 mph Max wind
Friday 2 Oct
Sunny
21°C 10°C low
6% Chance of rain
16 mph Max wind

Weather data provided by WeatherAPI.com

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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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