freshwater species guide

F1 fishing in the UK

FishMap links f1 with 37 source-backed fishing locations across 24 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.

Cyprinus carpio × Carassius carassius37 mapped venuesStrongest index: July, August, June

About F1

Cyprinus carpio × Carassius carassius is included in FishMap’s UK freshwater catalogue. Commercial fishery hybrid, normally common carp × crucian carp.

Also known as: F1 carp.

Venue listings show where the species is recorded in FishMap’s source data. They do not guarantee that it is currently present, feeding or available to target.

Best months

The strongest planning indices are July, August, June. These values represent broad seasonality rather than live catch probability.

  • Jan18
  • Feb22
  • Mar34
  • Apr50
  • May67
  • Jun78
  • Jul85
  • Aug82
  • Sep72
  • Oct56
  • Nov35
  • Dec22

Where to fish for F1

37 indexable FishMap venues currently record this species. Check access, licences, seasons and current venue rules before travelling.

Manor Farm LakesLower Caldecote, near Biggleswade

100-acre Central Bedfordshire fishery with seven named lakes—Anne’s, Becks, Blunham, Booneys, Carp, Damsel and Winters—plus access to one mile of the River Ivel. The complex supports pleasure, match, specimen-carp and seasonal predator fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Brickyard FisheryHutton Moor, near Ripon

Three-water North Yorkshire fishery combining mixed day-ticket coarse ponds with a limited-access specimen-carp lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Newbridge Fishing LakesSimonswood, near Kirkby

Two-water Merseyside complex with a heavily stocked match lake and a lower-density pleasure/specimen lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Partridge Lakes FisheryCulcheth, Warrington

Large Cheshire match and pleasure complex with canal-style waters, mixed day-ticket lakes, the Holbar carp water and a members-only lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Hall More FisheryMilnthorpe, Cumbria

Two-water WADAA fishery combining a mixed coarse lake with a larger stocked trout water.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Aston Park FisheriesAston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Large commercial fishery with seven lakes, more than 220 pegs, regular open matches, pleasure fishing, an on-site tackle shop and café.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Blythe WatersKnowle, Solihull, West Midlands

Canal & River Trust commercial fishery near Knowle with day and night permit options across mixed coarse waters.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Docklow Pools — Day-ticket LakesDocklow, Leominster, Herefordshire

Visitor listing for Docklow’s Mickey Mouse, Moby Dick and Figure of Eight day-ticket pools; other lakes/river beats may be restricted.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Janson FisheryElton, Nottinghamshire

Large multi-pool day-ticket complex with pleasure, match and specimen carp fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Monkhall FisheryMonkhopton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Six-pool coarse and match fishery near Bridgnorth with carp, F1s, barbel, ide, tench and crucians.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Weston Pools VillageOswestry, Shropshire

Multi-pool commercial fishery near Oswestry offering pleasure and match fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Bainside House FisheryKirkby on Bain, Woodhall Spa

1.75-acre mixed coarse lake with level access and around 30 pegs, welcoming non-resident day anglers.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Birch House LakesEdnaston, Brailsford

Family-run coarse fishery with ten stocked lakes and pleasure/match fishing between Brailsford and Ednaston.

Day ticket / visitor permit
More House Farm FisheryWivelsfield Green

Five-lake complex with public day-ticket waters plus separate specimen waters subject to membership controls.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Westwood LakesWyberton, Boston

Large commercial fishery complex near Boston with pleasure and match fishing across multiple well-stocked lakes.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Hampton Springs FisheryHampton, Malpas

Eight-water south Cheshire coarse fishery offering match, pleasure and specimen-carp fishing, with access varying by lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Larford LakesLarford, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

Major Midlands fishery with three lakes plus River Severn angling, catering for match, pleasure and specimen anglers.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Lodge Farm FisheriesScrooby Top, near Bawtry

Large match and pleasure complex with Field, Lily, Long Island, Sand Martin, Signal, Thistle and Top Pond.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Oak Tree Holiday Park & FisheryHaxey / Graizelound

Two-lake North Lincolnshire fishery with a carp/F1 main lake and a mixed silver-fish snake lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Shearsby Valley LakesShearsby

Four-lake pleasure and match coarse complex in south Leicestershire.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Heronbrook FisheriesSlindon, Eccleshall, Staffordshire

Established Staffordshire commercial/match fishery with several pools and mixed coarse stocks.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Westlands LakesSigglesthorne, near Hornsea

Six public day-ticket coarse lakes in a large East Yorkshire fishery complex; a separate specimen lake is syndicate-only.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Wold View Country ParkClaxby, Lincolnshire Wolds

Multi-lake coarse-fishing park in the Lincolnshire Wolds with carp, silvers and mixed-species waters.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Lawn Farm FisheryElsworth, Cambridgeshire

Four established coarse lakes with strong match and pleasure fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Decoy LakesWhittlesey, Peterborough

Major Fenland match and pleasure fishery with eleven lakes and a large number of pegs.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Fennes FishingBocking, Braintree

Established Braintree-area fishery with several coarse waters and a broad match/pleasure species mix.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Float Fish FarmFarcet, Peterborough

Large Peterborough-area complex with multiple match, pleasure, carp and catfish lakes.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Lindholme Lakes Country ParkEpworth, South Yorkshire

Large northern match and day-ticket complex with multiple lakes stocked with carp, F1s and silverfish.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Meadow Farm Cottages & FisheryCantley Lane South, Norwich

Two established match lakes with regular open matches and bookings for clubs and groups.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Oasis Lakes & HolidaysNorth Somercotes

Three mature coarse lakes on a nine-acre holiday and fishing site near the Lincolnshire coast.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Rookery WatersPidley, Huntingdon

Six-lake match and pleasure fishery near Huntingdon with year-round coarse fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
White Acres Fishing LakesWhite Cross, near Newquay

Major holiday-park angling complex with extensive pleasure, match and specimen coarse fishing.

Members, club or private access
Barston LakesSolihull, West Midlands

Popular commercial coarse venue with day-ticket fishing and regular matches.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Colemans Cottage FisheryWitham, Essex

Five-lake match and pleasure fishery with a strong mixed coarse-fish stock.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Gold Valley LakesAldershot, Hampshire

Large commercial coarse-fishing complex with pleasure and match fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Makins FisheryNuneaton, Warwickshire

Large commercial complex with numerous lakes for specimen, match and pleasure angling.

Day ticket / visitor permit

Showing 36 of 37 locations. Use the interactive map to explore the complete set.

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Seasonal guidance, not a catch forecast

Weather, water conditions, angling pressure and local rules can materially change fishing prospects. Confirm information with the operator or rights holder.