This autumn/winter, why not try catching some predatory fish like pike, perch and zander. If you aren't sure where you can angle for these impressive fish on a day ticket, then look no further as this guide s full of prolific venues to try!
Wyreside Lakes, Dolphinholme, Lancs.
This fishery allows pike fishing on Wyre, Banton’s, Sunnyside 1 and Sunnyside 2 from 1st October to March 31st. There are some large pike in these lakes, which are generally targeted by carpers. Be sure to have adequate tackle, and to book fishing before arriving.
Contact: 01524 792093 Website: www.wyresidelakes.co.uk
Makins Fishery, Wolvey, Warwickshire.
Lake five is a brilliant place to try for a big perch. A dozen 2lb-plus specimens are a possibility when they are having a munch! casters are a superb bait, with worms or prawns a good back-up when bites dry up. Fish halfway down the marginal slope to start, coming up it into shallow water close to the reeds later in the session.
Contact: 07923 222511 Website: www.makinsfishery.co.uk
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Frisby Lakes, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
This 48-acre gravel pit holds a wide array of species, including perch to over 4lb and pike to 30lb. Mackerel deadbaits can be a winner for the latter, and you’ll also find a few zander here, which respond well to freshwater deadbaits. Book fishing through the go catch app and website.
Website: www.gocatch.fish
Raker Lakes, York, North Yorkshire.
Head to horseshoe lake for quality perch. there are lots of features to target, including attractive overhanging willows. Prawns are a relatively selective bait, but be prepared for a few carp! Feed maggots or casters to draw in the small fish, and the stripeys will surely follow.
Contact: 01904 44879 Website: www.rakerlakes.com
Patshull Park Fishery, Wolverhampton, West Midlands.
The great lake is well known as a trout water, but at this time of year, it comes into its own for predator fishing. Pike to over 32lb have been caught, along with some big perch. The fishing lodge serves hot drinks and snacks.
Contact: 01902 700774 Website: www.patshullparkestate.com
Baden Hall Fishery, Eccleshall, Staffordshire.
From November 1st the venue’s specimen lakes are open to predator anglers. You’ll find some quality fish in them, and they can be fished for pike until february 28. in addition, you’ll find the odd big perch in doughnut lake. Be sure to book fishing in advance.
Contact: 01785 850313 Website: https://www.badenhallfishery.com
Allestree Lake, Burley Hill, Derbyshire.
Situated in the 320-acre allestree park, this seven-acre lake is surrounded by mature trees and holds some good pike. Day tickets available from a number of outlets.
Contact: Fishermania: 01332 752500 Website: www.theearlofharringtonsac.co.uk
Whitmore Fisheries, Preston, Lancashire.
Commercial fisheries have turned into an unexpected haven for big perch, and there are some huge stripeys at whitmore fisheries. The club canal holds some of the largest, with fish falling to casters, maggots, and worms.
Contact: 01253 836224 Website: www.whitmorefisheries.co.uk
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Wroxham Broad, Norfolk
The broads are famous for pike, and you could fish any one of them and expect to catch, but Wroxham is one of the best. Deadbaits are proven winners, but lures are well worth a try too. Fishing from a boat can be a real advantage.
Contact: Angling Direct, Wroxham 01603 782679
Clay Fields Fishery, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
The predator lake is home to catfish to well over 50lb and pike nudging 20lb. Oily deadbaits tend to work well at this time of year, while large pellets give you a shot at a big catfish during mild periods. Look for signs of small silverfish topping and your targets won’t be far away.
Contact: 07866 904116
Linear Fisheries, Witney, Oxfordshire
Widely regarded as the best big carp complex in the land, this venue is also home to some huge pike approaching 30lb. On manor farm lake, roach or skimmer bream deadbaits score well at this early stage of the predator season.
Contact: 07885 327708 Website: www.linear-fisheries.co.uk
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Sumners Ponds, Horsham, West Sussex
Present your rig close to the island or near marginal cover on sumners pond. Pike to just under 20lb are caught every winter, with mackerel and sardine hookbaits proven winners. Coarse deadbaits and livebaits are not permitted.
Contact: 01403 732539 Website: https://sumnersponds.co.uk/
Woodland View, Droitwich, Worcs.
The central island of arles pool is best avoided when trying to find the perch. This is where the carp congregate, so the perch stand little chance of competing for food. so, try just 4m in front of you or in the margins, floatfishing a lobworm hookbait while regularly trickling in maggots.
Contact: 01905 620827 Website: www.maverwoodlandview.co.uk
Anglers Paradise, Beaworthy, Devon
Valhalla lake has a very healthy head of pike, but lure fishing is the only tactic allowed. Keeping mobile and exploring plenty of water is the best way to gain success, with regular lure pattern changes another good way to stack the odds in your favour. Barbless single hooks only are allowed, and your mainline must be at least 10lb breaking strain.
Contact: 01409 221559 Website: https://www.anglers-paradise.co.uk/
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Alders Farm, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Pines lake is home to plenty of big perch, with 3lb+ fish a distinct possibility. select a swim with nearside cover and find 2ft-2ft 6ins of water when plumbing up. Cup in a few finely chopped worms and a handful of casters and place your pole rig baited with a couple of dendrobaena worms over the top.
Contact: 01525 261713 Website: www.aldersfarm.com
White Springs Fishery, Swansea, South Wales
The pit is awash with features, and fishing close to any cover hanging off an island will put you in with a chance of a huge perch. Fish to over 4lb are banked every season, and chopped worms and dead maggots packed inside a swimfeeder will help to draw them in. Use a low-resistance set-up to prevent the fish from feeling the weight of the rig.
Contact: 01792 885699 Website: www.whitespringsfishery.co.uk
Trawsfynydd Reservoir, Gwyned, North Wales
Over recent seasons some huge pike have been caught from this reservoir, fish to well over 30lb. Deadbaits are winners, and you’ve a great chance of a ‘double’.
Contact: 07501 080788 Website: www.trawslake.com
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South Lagoon, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire
This 20-acre gravel pit is located on the wyboston lakes complex and is controlled by luton AA. There are some huge predators to target, with pike to over 30lb and zander hitting the 15lb mark. The lake is home to plenty of roach, and the predators tend to follow them as they search for food. Day tickets and annual permits are available.
Contact: 01582 728114
Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent
This is the ideal place to land your first double-figure pike, with a good head of fish over the 10lb mark present. Rotate between mackerel and sardine deadbaits, injecting them with your favourite flavouring to make them more distinctive. Loosefeeding maggots over your rig can also help, bringing the roach shoals into your peg. Day tickets must be bought in advance from local tackle shops.
Contact: 01622 200000
Patshull Park Fishery, Wolverhampton, West Midlands.
The great lake is well known as a trout water, but at this time of year, it comes into its own for predator fishing. Pike to over 32lb have been caught, along with some big perch. The fishing lodge serves hot drinks and snacks.
Contact: 01902 700774 Website: www.patshullparkestate.com
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