Set deep in the lower reaches of the Goyt Valley on the edge of the Peak District

These waters extend to some 10 acres and are made up of a large lake with wooded islands and extensive canal type backwaters all in a wooded valley setting.
The layout gives an extremely quiet and idyllic place to fish withfacilities such as a carpark, cafe and toilets.
All the waters are well stocked with Carp, Pike, Bream, Perch, Roach and Tench and the Main Lake there are Carp at +30lbs and Pike at +20lbs.

Two of the backwaters have undergone recent renovation and restocking and are laid out with 33 pegs which are available for club matches.

Fishing permits must be obtained at the Lakeside Cafe before setting up.

Only one rod to be set up per permit; rods not in use must be dismantled.
Anglers must have regard for the well-being of the fish stocks as their highest priority.
No keep nets, or fish retaining methods allowed (except matches run by the fishery staff).
Barbless hooks only.
No fishing during the hours of darkness.
All fish to be returned to the section of water where they were caught.
Carp anglers must use unhooking mats at all times.
The hook line must be left free from all weights in the event of any line being severed.
Landing nets compliant with current Environment Agency byelaws to be used at all times - minimum size 36&.
Pike fishing - no live baits (sea dead baits only).
No fishing on the lane side of the lake, off or near the Angling Centre. No wading.
Electric bait transporters allowed at the discretion of the management - at anglers own risk and they must not interfere with other persons interests.


We reserve the right to withdraw any permits for the benefit of all and happy fishing.