Fishing venues

Royston (Nash Lakes)

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 6 recorded
Day tickets: Check with venue
Night fishing: Available — check water
Waters: 2 waters

About the water

Royston Lakes is a members-only fishing complex comprising Kingfisher Lake and Wood Lake, covering 8.75 acres with 40 swims. Both waters operate under an annual membership scheme, with tickets available to book online in advance. Day, 24-hour and predator tickets are listed. The complex holds carp, pike, bream, roach and rudd, with carp stated to average 25lb on both lakes and a complex common carp record of 40lb. Kingfisher Lake covers four acres and has 24 wood-chipped swims, including several double swims. It is tree-lined, with marginal reeds and overhanging trees, and depths range from 6 to 15 feet. The lake has a broad basin narrowing into a parallel section, with a relatively uniform bottom. It holds over 200 stocked carp, and pike are listed to 25lb. Parking is close to or directly behind each swim. Wood Lake is a 4.75-acre chalk pit surrounded by mature trees, with 16 wood-chipped swims, including double swims. Its features include plateaux, gravel bars, bays, lilies and extensive marginal cover. Listed depths range from 3 to 30 feet, and pike reach 28lb. The lake contains over 200 stocked carp alongside original fish. The complex provides secure parking, road access to most swims and on-site toilets. The website states that all swims are currently open.