Fishing venues

Big Lake Ladywood Lakes

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

About the water

The Big Lake at Ladywood Lakes is a 10-acre gravel pit in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. It is one of two lakes at the venue. Its two main bodies of water are joined by a wide channel, with a slightly shallower area known as the Back Bay. Depths reach 22ft, and the lake includes bars, gullies and weed beds. Fish were stocked over the winter of 2010/11, and the website states that two tonnes of carp pellet have been fed each year. Stock includes common and leather carp, alongside fish with fully scaled and linear scale patterns. The lake is reported to hold over 450 fish, including 250 over 20lb, 70 carp over 30lb and five over 40lb. The stated lake record is Kamara at 46.8lb. A track around the Big Lake allows anglers to park behind their chosen swim, although pegs 7 and 8 require a short walk from the car park. Willows, alder, oaks and birch have been planted around the water, and an otter fence has been installed. Anglers must keep gates closed at all times and disinfect mats, nets and slings on arrival using the tanks provided. The venue also has a 2.5-acre Small Lake stocked with over 500 carp, where bookings are for a minimum of 24 hours and sessions run from noon to noon.

What you can catch

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

Rules

Keep gates closed at all times. Dip mats, nets and slings in the provided disinfectant tanks on arrival. Small Lake bookings have a 24-hour minimum, with sessions running from noon to noon.