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Coventry and the surrounding Warwickshire countryside has a huge range of lakes and rivers for fishermen of all abilities to enjoy. Coventry City Council manages Coombe Pool Fishery, a mature estate lake covering 80 acres set in a beautiful 400 acre Country Park.

 

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Alvechurch Fisheries

Where to find us: Bittell Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8BW
Description: 4 pools containing carp, roach, perch, tench and bream. Food and toilets available on site.
Tickets: £5.00 Full day, £4.00 OAP/Disabled
Telephone: Mark Bradley 0121 445 4274

Baxters Garden Farm Lake

Where to find us: Barlestone, Nr Nuneaton, CV13 0EG
Description: 2 Acre site with Carp and roach
Tickets: Available on the bank
Telephone: 01455 291193

Bishops Bowl Lakes

Where to find us: Off Station Road, Bishops Itchington, CV33 0SR
Description: Five lakes on a 100 acre complex. Car park for over 100 vehicles and a cafe/coffee shop. Open all year round. Fish: Carp.
Tickets: Summer, daytime (6am to dark) £5/£3, half day (4pm to dark) £3/£2. Winter £4/£2
Telephone: 01926 613344

Blythe Waters Fishery

Where to find us: Hampton Road, Knowle, B92 9JL
Description: Four lakes set in rolling countryside. Clubhouse offers food, toilets and showers.
Fish: Carp, bream, tench and roach, perch, silver bream, gudgeon, golden orfe, daddy ruffe, barbel and chub.
Information for people with disabilities: Good facilities for disabled anglers.
Tickets: Day tickets (7am –dusk) £6/£4. Half day tickets (4.30pm to dusk in summer, 1pm to dusk winter) £4
Telephone: 01675 443306.

Clattercote Reservoir

Where to find us: Clattercote, near Claydon, Banbury, OX17 1HH
Description: Surrounded by a modern wooden walkway which leads to 122 individual jetty-style pegs which jut out into the water.
Permits: available on the bank.
Tickets: Day tickets £5/£3. Evening tickets (5pm to 9pm) £3. Night fishing £5
Telephone: 01908 302556

Coombe Pool

Where to find us: Coombe Country Park, Brinklow Road, Binley, near Coventry, CV3 2AB
Description: The lake is comprised of two banks. The public bank has 100 pegs and is open all season. The Lindley bank (is only accessible for season ticket holders or pre-booked matches) comprises 40 pegs.
Fish: Zander, bream, tench, carp, silver fish
Tickets: Day Tickets (opens June 16) £3.50/£2. Season Tickets: Midweek only £20.50/£11. Full week £32.60/£16. 24 hour ticket £65/£32.60
Telephone: 024 7645 3720
Fax: 024 7663 5350

Earlswood Lakes

Where to find us: Earlswood, Solihull, B94 5RY
Description: Three large reservoirs set in wooded countryside. Open: 7.30am to dusk
Tickets: Mid-week £5/£3, Evening (after 4.30pm) £3. Engine Pool tickets: summer weekends/Bank Holidays (1 April to 31 October) £7/£4. Terrys Pool: season ticket only £35. All permits are available from the bailiff on the bank
Telephone: 01827 252066

Hopsford Hall

Where to find us: Withybrook Lane, Shilton, CV7 9JJ
Description: A general pleasure fishery, located in beautiful countryside. Fish: carp. Open: dawn until dusk
Tickets: Day Tickets: £6.00 (up to two rods), After 4.00pm (Summer) - £4, After 12 noon (Winter) - £3.00
Telephone: 01455 220375

Kingsbury Water Park

Where to find us: Bodymoor Heath Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B76 0DY
Description: One of the largest and most diverse fisheries in the Midlands with a total of 13 landscaped lakes in a scenic country park.
Fish: Bream, roach rudd, perch, specimen sized carp, pike, and tench
Information for people with disabilities: Good access. In many areas anglers can park behind their pegs. Pegs available with concrete platforms suitable for wheelchair users.
Tickets: Machine at lodge
Telephone: 01827 872660
e-mail: parks@warwickshire.gov.uk

Kingston Coarse Fishing Pools

Where to find us: Kingston Grange Farm, Banbury Road, Lighthorne, CV35 0AE
Description: Five pools situated in the conservation area of a 360-acre arable farm.
Information for people with disabilities: Some of the waters are suitable for disabled anglers.
Tickets: Day Tickets (from 6 am until dusk) £4, Afternoon Tickets (From 12.30 pm) £3, Early Evening Tickets (from 4 pm) £2, Evening Tickets (from 6 pm) £1.50, Night Fishing (by prior arrangement) (from 8 pm until 8 am) £10
Telephone: 01926 640479
e-mail: robert.white31@btopenworld.com

Lakeside Fishery

Where to find us: Wolvey, Leicestershire
Tickets: Rates: £6, £4 concessions
Telephone: 01455 633016

Lanny's Lagoon

Where to find us: Fosse Way, Stretton-under-Fosse
Description: A secluded fishery just off the Fosse Way, surrounded by five and a half acres of woodlands and offers two pools. Fish: carp, roach, rudd, perch, tench and barbel.
Information for people with disabilities: Disabled anglers and OAPs can park their vehicles next to the cabin overlooking the pools if they ring the fishery in advance. Cabin equipped with a chemical toilet. Registered disabled anglers can fish free of charge on the Middle Lake at Lanny's Lagoon.
Tickets: Day tickets (Dawn to Dusk) £5/£3. After 4pm (Summer) £3/£1.50. Day tickets are available from the on-site cabin and the fishery is available for club matches at £5.00 per peg.
Telephone: 07970 907995

Lavender Hall Fisheries

Where to find us: Lavender Hall Lane, Berkswell, West Midlands
Description: A friendly, family run fishery. Toilets, hot and cold food, ample on site parking, lodge for rent.
Fish: Carp, tench, roach, rudd, catfish, golden orfe, ghost carp.
Information for people with disabilities: excellent disabled.
Telephone: 01676 530299

Lilbourne Fishery

Where to find us: Lilbourne, Warwickshire. NE of Rugby
Description: A friendly, family run fishery. Toilets, ample on site parking.
Fish: Tench, Chub, Barbel, Roach, Rudd, Gudgeon, Catfish, Carp, Bream and Perch.
Information for people with disabilities: easy access to fishing (you can park next to these pegs) and some platforms / pegs are suitable for wheelchairs.
Telephone: 07787 171 775
Website: www.lilbournefishery.net (external)
Email: Lilbournefishery@aol.com

Meadowlands

Where to find us: A423 - Oxford Road, Ryton-upon-Dunsmore
Description: Situated on the outskirts of Coventry, 20 different species in the water. Car parking and a snack-bar which serves hot and cold drinks and snacks.
Fish: Tench, silver fish, barbell, crucian carp, mirror carp
Tickets: Day Tickets (7am –dusk)£5.50/£3.50. Half day tickets (last 5 hours)£4/£2.50. Junior anglers can fish Meadowlands for £2.00 mid-week and £3.50 at weekends. Juniors who hold a Stretton Club Card also pay only £2.00 at weekends.
Telephone: 0121 603 0127
e-mail: dean@thfp.co.uk

Mill Farm Pools

Where to find us: Mill Lane, Gilmorton, Lutterworth, LE17 5PB
Description: 2 lakes.
Fish: Carp, tench, bream, crucians, roach and rudd.
Opening times: Dawn till dusk
Tickets: Day tickets £5 for I rod, £6.50 for 2 Reduced rates for OAPs and juniors After 3pm in the 'summer the charge is £3.50. Match bookings by arrangement Telephone 01455 552392. Ask for Tom or Pat Baker.
Telephone: 01455 552392

Oakham Farm Pools

Where to find us: Loxley, CV35 9HY
Description: Five farm pools, popular with local anglers and visitors. Snacks and refreshments can be made to order.
Fish: carp, tench, roach and perch,
Tickets: Day tickets (6am –dusk)£5/£4. Half day tickets (8am to1pm or 1pm to dusk) £4/£3. Evening tickets (6pm to dusk)£3/£2
Opening times: Open all year round
Telephone: 01789 740627

Packington Somers Fisheries

Where to find us: Broadwater, Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, CV7 7HR
Description: Six pools, four smaller ponds and one-mile stretch of the River Blythe. Fishing lodge which incorporates a tackle shop, cafe and toilets for both able-bodied and disabled visitors.
Information for people with disabilities: Good access. Parking for members and disabled anglers on production of a disability badge. Coach available for individual and group tuition.
Tickets: The fishery is permanently staffed and tickets must be purchased before fishing.
Summer (May 16 to October 31) Day tickets (6.00am to half an hour before sunset) £6/£4. Morning Tickets (6.00am to 12.30pm) £4/£3. Afternoon Tickets (12.30pm to half an hour before sunset) £4.50/£3.50. Evening Tickets (5.00pm to half an hour before sunset) £4/£3. River Tickets: from June 16 until March 14, £4/£3. Day season tickets are also available at £95.00 for adults and £75 for OAPs/juniors. Winter (from November 1) Day Tickets (7.30 am until half an hour before sunset) £4/£3
Telephone: 01676 523833

Preston Innovations - Makin Fisheries

Where to find us: Wolvey Road, Bulkington, CV12 9JX
Description: The Preston Innovations sponsored Makin Fisheries offers 18 lakes and pools with more than 600 swims to suit all types of coarse.
Tickets: Day tickets £7/£4. Evening (4pm to dusk) £4. British Waterways have introduced season tickets. Full permits, allow anglers to fish all week, cost £180 a year (£120 for concessions). Full Mid-week tickets cost £120. Concessions £80.
Opening times: Open all year round to 7am until dusk
Telephone: 01827 252066

The Riddings Fishery

Where to find us: Watling Street, Grendon, near Atherstone, CV9 2PE
Description: Four pools on a 15-acre site which offer a combination of mixed pleasure and match angling, a specialist Crucian Carp pool and a big carp Specimen Pool. Snack bar open at weekends and Bank Holidays and toilets.
Fish: Carp
Information for people with disabilities: Suitable for disabled anglers who can also park in the farmyard.
Tickets: Day Ticket £6/£4. Specimen Pool Day ticket £12. Evening (after 4.00pm) £4/£3. Specimen Pool £6. There are no concessionary rates on Sundays during the summer. Match bookings are taken at £5.00 per peg
Opening times: All year round from 6.00am until dusk.
Telephone: 01827 713244

Ryton Pools Country Park

Where to find us: Ryton Road, Bubbenhall, CV8 3BH
Description: Superb facilities for a family day out with walks to Ryton Wood, children's play areas, a hide for bird observation and several picnic areas. Visitor Centre with on-site toilets and cafe.
Fish: roach, perch, tench, bream, and carp (to 27lbs) 
Tickets: Annual membership costs £26 for adults and £14 for OAPs, disabled and junior anglers. Entrance to the park costs £1.50 per vehicle. All anglers must have a valid Leamington Angling Association membership book together with an Environment Agency rod licence.
Telephone: 024 7630 5592 or 01926 312319

Stockton Reservoir

Where to find us: Off Stockton Road, Stockton, CV23 8LD
Description: An attractive four acre lake set in pleasant countryside. Open all year round 6am -dusk
Tickets: 2005 Ticket costs April 1 - October 31, Day tickets £6/£4, Evening (after 4pm) £4. November 1 - March 31, £5/£3. Match pegs £5/£3. All permits are available from the bailiff on the bank. Matches must be booked in advance.
Telephone: 01827 252066 for match bookings and enquiries.

Tunnel Barn Farm

Where to find us: Shrewley Common, Shrewley, Warwickshire CV35 7AN
Description: Seven pools and fishing along a stretch of the Grand Union Canal. Club house and tackle shop
Fish: Carp, Bream, Roach and Perch, Chub.
Telephone: 01926 842975.
e-mail: info@tunnelbarnfarm.co.uk 

Weston Lawns

Where to find us: Bedworth Road, Bulkington, CV12 9JA
Description: Three lakes which offer specimen carp, tench and bream fishing, match and mixed fishing. Hot and cold snacks and drinks available. Fish: Carp, tench, bream
Tickets: Summer day tickets £5/£3. Half day tickets (1pm to dusk)£4/£3. Evening tickets (5pm to dusk)£3/£2. Winter day tickets (7am to dusk) £4/£3. Night fishing (£7.00 per night or £10 for 24-hours) by prior arrangement. Season tickets available at £100 a year for adults and £75 a year for concessions. Open: From 5.00am until 10.00pm in summer, dawn until dusk in winter. Anglers should start fishing as day-tickets are issued on the bank.
Telephone: 024 7631 5745 or 0780 3048899
e-mail: nick.wells@virgin.net

Woods Farm Fishery

Where to find us: Haslucks Green Road and Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull
Description: Three pools currently available for pleasure fishing on a day-ticket basis whilst a fourth is reserved exclusively for matches or for private hire at £90 a day at weekends and at £4 per peg for groups of anglers mid-week.
Tickets: Day tickets £5/£3.50. Evening tickets (after 4pm) £3.50. Match pegs £4. Juniors must be accompanied by an adult who is fishing. Permits are available on the bank from the patrolling bailiff. Open all year round 7am -dusk
Telephone: 07799 075727