Priory Country Park
Large Bedford country park with restricted coarse fishing on designated waters and banks; some waters, including the Finger Lakes, are not fishable.
Venue information
- Location
- Barkers Lane, Bedford
- Address
- Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9DJ Verified
- Access
- Bedford Borough Council season permit only; no day tickets. Fishing is restricted to mapped and signed areas.
- Operator
- Bedford Borough Council
- Opening information
- Fishing season 16 June 2026–14 March 2027; park access varies seasonally.
- Ticket information
- 2026/27 season: £52.80 adult day-only or £82.10 adult day/night; concessions are available.
Map position
Representative main-car-park point for a large country park; fishing is permitted only in signed areas.
Recorded fish species
FishMap lists the following species for this location. Seasonal peaks are planning indices rather than live catch rates or guarantees.
Access and fishing rules
Council permit and EA rod licence required. Fish only where local boards allow and follow the current council fishery rules; access can be temporarily restricted for conservation or events.
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- Information reviewed: 6 October 2026
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