Fishing venues

Willow Garth Fishery

Oak Lake is currently under renovation until November 2026.

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 9 recorded
Day tickets: Not offered / check access
Night fishing: Not confirmed
Waters: 3 waters

About the water

Willow Garth Country Park is on Marsh Lane in Arksey, Doncaster. The site describes a six-acre complex with three lakes, alongside camping, events and sauna-and-dip activities. Willow Lake is used for coarse fishing and holds carp, tench, roach, rudd, ide, perch and a few small jack pike. Oak Lake is listed for carp and predator fishing, with common, leather and mirror carp up to 30lb and pike up to 28lb, but is currently under renovation until November 2026. Pine Lake is used for natural dipping with a wood-fired sauna rather than being listed as a fishing water. A geo-dome can also be hired for group activities involving the sauna and plunge. Sauna and dip users must complete an online health and safety form. The venue’s angling code includes barbless hooks, unhooking mats and nets, antiseptic application and careful fish handling. Anglers are also expected to leave no litter and respect other anglers and wildlife. On-site provision includes a tackle and bait store selling basic equipment and used rods, reels, boxes and carry bags. The Snap Shack stocks soft drinks, crisps and chocolate, with local honey and the venue’s chicken eggs available at times. The site is off-grid and provides toilets, including a separate ladies’ flushing toilet. The Trans Pennine Trail is within a short walk.

What you can catch

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

Rules

Use barbless hooks, unhooking mats and nets, and antiseptic application. Handle fish carefully, leave no litter, and respect other anglers and wildlife.