Fishing venues

Golf Course Lakes URACS

Submerged machinery at the bird hide end of North Lake is marked by a plastic duck; anglers must not cast past this marker.

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 5 recorded
Day tickets: Not offered / check access
Night fishing: Not allowed
Waters: 2 waters

About the water

Golf Course Lakes comprises two lakes in a conservation area in the Colne Valley, with fishing access described for club members. The North and South lakes offer different levels of difficulty, with reeds, snags, islands and lilies among their features. North Lake has 12 swims and depths of 4–12 ft; South Lake has 10 swims and depths of 4–8 ft. South Lake holds around 125 second-generation Leney carp, averaging 17–22 lb, alongside tench, pike, eels and perch. North Lake is described as clear, low-stock water with abundant natural food. Its estimated stock includes around 35 old English carp, as well as pike and a few specimen-sized tench. Members must book by text before entering, including for a walk around the lakes. The message must include their name, car registration, chosen lake and visit duration. Fishing is restricted to dawn until dusk on South Lake and 7am–7pm on North Lake. South Lake permits two rods from April to October and three from November to March; North Lake permits three rods throughout the year. Access is from Harvil Road via the works and track to the fishery gates. Two car parks lie beside North Lake, with the lower one closer to South Lake. Anglers must not cast beyond the plastic duck marking submerged machinery at North Lake’s bird hide end.

What you can catch

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

Rules

Members must book by text before entering, even for walking visits. South Lake fishing is dawn to dusk; North Lake is 7am–7pm. South Lake allows two rods April–October and three November–March; North Lake allows three all year. Nets, mats and weigh slings must be fully dried after use at another water. Do not cast past the plastic duck marking submerged machinery on North Lake. Do not cut reeds or branches. Report lost tackle to the bailiffs, consider other anglers and park at a 45-degree angle.