The Lakes

We are very fortunate to have two lakes totalling approximately three acres of water. 

Upton Lake (Top Lake) which is the older of the two, was originally dug in 1904 and was renovated by ourselves in 1990. Being over 100 years old, this lake is a favourite with all our fishing visitors and not forgetting the non- fishing visitors who enjoy the tranquility and simply watching the dragonflies dance across it’s surface on a warm sunny day.The biggest Carp caught in 2010 was 33lbs 6oz. The largest Bream, was 7lb 2oz.
The lake also boasts Tench to 6lb, Perch to 3lb, Rudd and Roach to 2lb. All of our holiday lodges are immediately next to this lake and each have their own spot close to the front of the deck to fish from. 

Well Mead Lake (Match Lake) was designed and dug by ourselves in 1999 and is ideally suited for pole fishing. It was stocked in 2000 and has provided some great fishing, with last year’s top bag exceeding 202 lbs! It is packed with Carp, Skimmers, Roach, Rudd, Tench, and Crucian Carp.
Both lakes are highly regarded by our Fishermen and the top lake is often said to be ‘one of the most beautiful in the area’. 

Monks Wood Lake - Open May 2012

Day tickets

Day ticket fishing is available at Upton Lakes, please observe the instructions of how to pay on arrival to the car park. 

Tariffs

Adults - £5.00 per day

Children (under 16) - £4.00 per day 

Lodge Guests - No charge

Fishing rules

The welfare of our fish is of the utmost importance to us, therefore, please abide by the following guidelines. 

• Barbless hooks only
• No Tigenuts or Peanuts
• No carp to be kept in keep nets
• Maximum of 2 rods per person
• Please do not share landing nets, ensure you have one per person
• Children must be accompanied by an adult 
• If you are fishing with a day ticket you are permitted to fish on our match lake (1st lake as you enter the park) and also our specimen lake (2nd lake) anywhere leading up to our reception building on either side of the lake, you are not permitted to fish beyond this point, these pegs are reserved for lodges guests only. 
• If you are a lodge guest, fishing is not permitted from the Lodge decking areas, please fish from the grassed area immediately in front of your lodge. 
• You must have a rod license to fish at Upton Lakes, this can be obtained from your local post office. 
• Please do not leave rods unattended at any time, even if you are using bite alarms

River Culm

And if you fancy a spot of river fishing, the "River Culm" is only a short walk from our own lakes. 

Wildlife

There is an abundance of wildlife at Upton Lakes including Geese, Duck, Fox, Deer, Badger, Woodpeckers, Kingfishers, as well as many varieties of song bird who give you a marvellous dawn chorus!

 

 

The natural way to unwind