Hallcroft is Widely acclaimed as one of the UK’s leading mixed coarse fisheries! 

With a nice variety of species in the 7 lakes and river, Hallcroft offers pleasure, match and specimen anglers the choice and freedom to find the angling experience they are looking for.

THE LAKES:

CROFT POOL

Total of 28 pegs

Top match weight: 160lbs

Main Species: Common Carp, Mirror Carp, Tench, Crucian Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Eels.

Parking behind every peg

An ideal water for easy pleasure fishing and good for small clubs.

Top Tips:

Pole fishing at 6m using Pellet, Corn, Paste, Maggot or Casters

Pole Shallow at 11m using Expander Pellet or Meat

Groundbait Feeder to the middle of the lake

Late on, Pole fishing in the margins with corn or catmeat

BRIDGE POOL

Total of 84 pegs

Top match weight: 250lb

Main Species: Common Carp, Mirror Carp, Ghost Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Perch

Parking behind every peg

Parking behind most pegs on the Outer, short walk to all other pegs.

Specimen Carp too 25lbs.

Top Tips:

Pole fishing at 5/6 metres at full depth laying on the shelf with Expander pellets, Chopped Worms and Casters.

Pole fishing at 12 metres at full depth and Shallow in Warmer months using Luncheon Meat.

Pole fishing down the margins on top of the inner shelf using Corn, Catmeat or Worms

Pellet Cone with banded pellet to the middle of the lake

Pellet Waggler to the middle of the lake

MOAT POOL

Total of 190 pegs

Top match weight: 300lbs +

Main Species: Common Carp up to 25lbs+, Mirror Carp up to 22lbs+, Ghost Carp up to 18lbs, Bream and Hybrids, Roach, Tench, Eels

Parking behind every peg

Moat is one of the largest lakes of its kind in the UK with 190 pegs in total. Moat has twice been the venue for the Fish-O-Mania Final and is widely respected as a top match venue

Top Tips:

Pole or waggler fishing at 5/6m using pellet, corn, paste or maggot

Pole fishing shallow at 12m using pellet or meat in the warmer weather

Feeder or bomb to the middle using maggot, corn or catmeat

margin fishing using big baits later in the day

RIVER PONDS

Total of 28 pegs

Main Species: Common Carp up to 11lbs, Mirror Carp up to 10lbs, Ghost Carp up to 8lbs, Small Stockie Carp, Crucian Carp, Skimmer Bream, Roach, Perch to 2lbs, Chub, Rudd, Gudgeon

Parking behind every peg

The River Ponds were formerly built for the purpose of breeding fish, and once called the Stock Ponds but are now used purely for pleasure fishing. With an average depth of 3ft and a very high density of fish they are perfect for children, beginners or those anglers who are after an easy days fishing. They also offer more shelter than the main lakes so are ideal for those blustery days.

REED POOL

Total of 48 pegs

Top match weight: 160lbs

Main Species: Common Carp up 20lbs, Mirror Carp up 20lbs, Leather Carp up to 16lbs, Ghost Carp up to 14lbs, Bream, Tench, Roach, Chub, Rudd, Perch

Parking behind every peg

Some larger platforms suitable for disabled or elderly anglers

Top Tips

Big baits on the pole feeding pellet, corn or groundbait

Feeder or bomb to the middle or the island

Margin fishing for big carp afternoon and evening

CANAL POOL

Total of 20 pegs

Top match weight: 190lbs+

Main Species: Small Carp, Skimmers and Bream to 3lbs +, Tench to 3lbs, Roach and Rudd

Parking behind every peg

The lake is approximately 11/12m wide and offers a shallow far shelf with a depth of around 4ft in the middle.

Top Tips

Expander Pellet over feed pellets at 5m and the far shelf

Corn, Meat, Paste or natural baits also fished down middle or far bank

RIVER IDLE

Main Species: Chub up to 5lbs, Barbel up to 8lbs, Roach up to 2lbs +, Pike up to 15lbs +

Parking behind every peg

The River Idle is a fast flowing small river. 

Fishing Times:

Summer:

Mon to Fri: 7.30am to 8pm

Sat & Sun: 7am to 8pm

Winter:

Mon to Fri: 8am to Dusk

Sat & Sun: 7.30am to Dusk

Day Tickets:

Adult – £6

OAP/ Concession -£5

Junior – £4.50

Facilities

Hallcroft offers a vast array of facilities to compliment your site visit:

Toilets and Showers

Cafe & Bar

Fully Stocked Fishing Tackle Shop

Static Caravan Hire and lake side touring pitches with electric hook ups