Fishing venues

Stanley Villa Farm Fishery

Preston.,Lancashire· PR4 3HN

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 8 recorded
Day tickets: £10.00 (one rod, day)
Night fishing: Not allowed
Waters: 2 waters

About the water

Stanley Villa Farm Fishery at Greenhalgh, Preston, offers fishing on a four-acre Specimen Lake and a smaller Stock Pond. The Specimen Lake holds more than 200 carp up to 36lb, including common, mirror and leather carp, alongside rudd, roach, gudgeon and perch. Its centre reaches around 15 feet deep, and an island provides a feature for carp anglers. There are 14 day pegs, with a maximum of three rods per angler. The Stock Pond holds carp up to 18lb, together with rudd, roach, gudgeon and perch. The venue recommends it for beginners and anglers using poles or float rods. Ten tickets are available, with fishing limited to one rod per person. Specimen Lake fishing runs from 8am to 8pm, while the Stock Pond opens for fishing at 9am and closes at 8pm. Anglers may arrive half an hour before fishing starts and must leave by 8.30pm. Tickets must be booked in advance. Specimen Lake day prices start at £10 for one rod; the Stock Pond costs £10 per rod per person. An onsite shop sells bait and carp-care spray, and trolleys are available by reception for moving equipment. Barbless hooks, at least 10lb line and dipped fish-handling equipment are required. The venue also offers 90-minute fishing lessons with a qualified coach, including rods, tackle and bait.

What you can catch

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

Rules

Advance booking required. Barbless hooks only; crushed barbs are not accepted. No braided mainline, tiger nuts or bloodworm; braided hook links are permitted. Minimum 10lb line. Carp care, a landing net and a mat and/or cradle are required; handling equipment must be dipped before fishing. No floats, whips or poles on the Specimen Lake. Maximum three rods on the Specimen Lake and one per person on the Stock Pond. Under-16s require adult supervision. Bait boats are allowed at the user's risk on the Specimen Lake. All anglers must leave by 8.30pm.