Fishing venues

Woodsetts Quarry Pond

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 9 recorded
Day tickets: Check with venue
Night fishing: Available — check water
Waters: 1 water

About the water

Woodsetts Quarry Pond is a mature former sand extraction pit dating from the 1950s. The lake sits within a designated nature reserve surrounded by woodland. Shallow bays near the entrance can become heavily weeded in warmer months, while the main lake has clear water and depths reaching about 26ft along the quarry wall. The fishery operates as a carp syndicate, a carp and pike winter syndicate and a day-ticket water. Its stock includes common and mirror carp, tench, bream, pike, roach, rudd and perch. The website reports average tench weights of around 4lb and larger bream averaging 7–10lb. Refurbished and newly built swims cater for short visits and longer sessions. Parking is available in two main car parks and in designated bays beside several swims. Day-ticket hours are stated as 7am–6pm in summer and 7am–4pm in winter. Anglers must telephone the day before fishing to book, and tickets can be paid for using PayPal. The entrance gate is opened and locked according to fishing hours. A valid rod licence is required, and the site is patrolled by bailiffs and Environment Agency enforcement officers. Pike fishing runs from 1 October to the end of March. Night fishing is described as syndicate-only, although limited 24-hour and 48-hour carp guest tickets are also advertised by appointment.

What you can catch

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

Rules

Day-ticket anglers must book by telephone the day before fishing and hold a valid rod licence. Day fishing hours are 7am–6pm in summer and 7am–4pm in winter, with the gate locked accordingly. Pike fishing is restricted to 1 October–the end of March. Night fishing is stated to be syndicate-only, with limited 24-hour and 48-hour carp guest tickets separately available by appointment. Respect other users and the surrounding woodland and leave no litter.