Fishing venues

Brookside Carp Fishery

The website announces reopening on 22 March 2026 and lists the season as end of March–December. Competitions may occupy all or part of the Match Lake.

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Species: 4 recorded
Day tickets: £10.00 (day)
Night fishing: Not allowed
Waters: 2 waters

About the water

Brookside Lakes is a two-pool fishery in Betley, established in 1984 by Peter and David Barratt. The website places it 3.5 miles from junction 16 of the M6 and seven miles from Newcastle-under-Lyme. Day tickets cost £10, and night fishing is not permitted. The Specimen Lake has 36 swims, including hard-standing and grass positions, and reaches 14 feet deep in the middle. Carp have been recorded to 26lb. This lake is reserved for pleasure fishing, with no pole fishing allowed. The Match Lake has 30 swims, steep margins and a small tree-planted island. It reaches 16 feet deep and contains common, mirror and leather carp to 22lb, plus roach to 3lb. Both rods and poles may be used. Pleasure fishing is available during the week and at weekends, although competitions can occupy all or part of the lake. Anglers must bring an unhooking mat and net, or hire them from the tackle shop. The shop sells tackle, the fishery’s own pellets and other baits. Toilets are located in the shop. The website also lists improved walkways and describes disabled-access work as ongoing. Basic facilities for three touring caravans comprise toilets and water; electric hook-up is described as a future addition.

What you can catch

Species reported by anglers, owners or the venue’s website. Check current stocks with the venue.

Rules

No night fishing. An unhooking mat and net are required on both lakes. The Specimen Lake is for pleasure fishing only and prohibits pole fishing; the page specifies sweetcorn, maggots and bread, with bread, Chum Mixer or Brookside Pellets for float fishing. Rods and poles are allowed on the Match Lake. Pellets used must be the fishery's own.