Fishing near Wakefield
Explore 10 source-backed fishing locations within 25 straight-line miles of Wakefield, spanning West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Derbyshire.
What is available nearby?
The list contains FishMap venues whose stronger records pass the indexing threshold. Distances are straight-line measurements from the Wakefield search centre, so driving distances will normally be longer.
8 records indicate public or visitor access. Always confirm current tickets, membership requirements, opening times and fishery rules before travelling.
Commonly recorded species
Closest fishing venues to Wakefield
Family-run five-lake complex plus canal fishing, with more than 100 fishing platforms, parking close to many pegs and toilets across the site.
Two pre-booked carp waters at Mirfield, including a larger gravel-pit Big Lake and a smaller lake for longer carp sessions.
Forty-acre reservoir trout fishery in the Pennine foothills operated by Barnsley Trout Club.
Established fishing waters at Barnburgh in the Dearne Valley area, with mixed coarse and carp fishing listed.
Large reservoir with mixed coarse fishing including bream, chub, dace, perch, pike and roach.
Three-lake carp, coarse and match complex with a 1.5-acre specimen lake, secure otter fencing, accessible pegs and private parking.
Washburn Valley reservoir used for both trout and coarse angling under the managed fishery.
Washburn Valley reservoir offering established fly fishing for trout as part of Yorkshire Water’s fishery.
Iconic Peak District reservoir fishery offering trout fishing and a separate seasonal predator programme.
Large commercial fishery with seven lakes, more than 220 pegs, regular open matches, pleasure fishing, an on-site tackle shop and café.
Radius distances are approximate straight-line measurements. Confirm the correct entrance, route, access rights and current fishing conditions before setting out.