Fishing at "The Pit"

"The Pit" covers roughly three acres and was created in 1980, and for the last fifteen years has been a fishing lake. It is widely respected to be a quiet, tranquil and above all a friendly fishery, with its own on-site bait shop opening on the 6th April 2009.

"The Pit" is host to many varieties of fish including Carp, Crucian, Tench, Perch and Roach. The largest carp to be caught in "The Pit" so far is 27lbs, and one of our regulars recently took a 10lb Tench. There are twenty-four swims around the outside of the pit, and in the summer months and bank holidays it is advisable to arrive early as it does get busy.

On the site is the Hut - where you fill in your tickets (see "How to Pay" at the bottom of this page) and also a unisex toilet and sink with hot and cold running water. Having toilet and washing facilities improves the comfort of all users, but especially for our female visitors - whom we are keen to encourage.

The car park has plenty of space for everyone, and the lakes are in easy walking distance. Registered Disabled users with a valid blue badge may drive right up to the lake other vehicles must remain in the car park which is very close to the lake.

Rules for Fishing The Pit

These rules are for the benefit and welfare of the fish and of other users, please read them and abide by them.

Please click here for day ticket pricesNew Bait store open!
Mirror Carp caught by 13 year old Shane wilst fishing at The Pit, Fields End Water.
Shane Miller (age 13) from Werrington, with a magnificent personal best 18½lb mirror carp taken on sweetcorn float fishing on The Pit
A stunning susnet over The Pit at Fields End Water
It's not just great carp fishing at Fields End Water, it is also just a great way to spend an evening enjoying the countryside.

Opening Times

 

Between March 1st & November 30th -
7am till dusk or 9.30pm
(whichever is the sooner.)
No admission after 6pm.

Between 1st December & 28th February -
8am till dusk.

How to Pay

On arrival you should pay for your day ticket in the Reception/Bait Shop. If the reception isn’t open then please pay at "The Hut" which is easily visible from the car park; it is also the location of the WC.

Simply enter your name and the amount you have paid into the duplicate book, retain the top copy for proof of purchase, fill in the details on the envelope and place fee in the envelope and post it in the box mounted on a pole between "The Hut" and the waters edge (details of how to pay are in The Hut too). We walk around the lake frequently checking tickets and hooks.