Pike fishing in the UK

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.

Long-established 130-acre Essex fishery combining specimen carp and catfish, mixed coarse fishing and separate trout waters.

Council-managed fishing on the 35-acre Grebe Lake, smaller Kingfisher Lake and a permitted stretch of the River Great Ouse.

BARDAG-managed urban country-park complex with mixed coarse and predator fishing on two principal visitor lakes.

One guide record for Highgate Men’s, Model Boating, Hampstead No. 2, Viaduct and Vale of Health ponds.

Large Epping Forest pond open to licensed coarse fishing under the City of London’s forest-wide rules.

Large Bedford country park with restricted coarse fishing on designated waters and banks; some waters, including the Finger Lakes, are not fishable.

Club-managed Great Ouse reach through the Wyboston Lakes complex, distinct from South Lagoon and members-only North House Lake.

Council-run urban lake with day and season coarse-fishing permits alongside sailing and general park use.

Two-water coarse fishery with specimen carp and mixed coarse fishing.

Famous Hereford city match stretch with deep steady water and large shoals of roach, dace, perch and predators.

H&DAA River Wye beat with riffles, runs and Belmont Hole; strong chub/barbel fishing and broad mixed species.

Varied H&DAA Wye fishing downstream of Lower Breinton, with fast riffles, runs and deeper holding water.

Three established estate lakes offering pleasure and match fishing between Grendon and Castle Ashby.

Large holiday estate with numerous stocked coarse lakes; fishing is reserved for staying guests.

Historic wild-brown-trout loch at Kinross with managed boat-only fishing, plus pike fishing on designated dates; parking, toilets and changing facilities at the pier.

Large reservoir with stocked rainbow-trout fishing plus roach and seasonal pike opportunities.

Large scenic Lochaber loch with bank and boat fishing for wild brown trout and year-round pike fishing.

Comfortable urban River Severn pegs with roach, dace, bream, chub, barbel and winter pike potential.

Long separate STF River Severn beat downstream of Shrewsbury with deep glides, gravel runs and strong barbel/chub fishing.

More than a mile of Shrewsbury Town Fisheries riverbank with varied deep holes, faster runs and mixed coarse/game fishing.

Accessible town-centre River Severn fishery through Quarry Park, popular for coarse fishing and matches.

Premier Shrewsbury Town Fisheries River Severn beat with easy roadside access and strong barbel, chub and mixed coarse fishing.

Worcester Angling Society River Severn beat from Diglis Bridge toward the River Teme mouth, noted for barbel, chub, bream and predators.

Accessible urban Wye stretch at the upper end of Hereford’s noted match water, holding roach, dace, perch, chub, barbel and carp.

Rural H&DAA River Wye beat with riffles, steady runs and an island, strongly associated with barbel and chub.

Short but productive urban Wye stretch opposite the Pump House with deep steady water and mixed coarse species.

Four-pit Suffolk gravel complex with pleasure, beginners, specimen-carp and seasonal pike opportunities.

Thames Water reservoir fishery with bank and boat fishing for trout plus notable pike and perch.

Seven-lake coarse and game complex with day-ticket pleasure, specimen and trout options.

Large Anglian Water reservoir best known for trout and predator fishing from bank and boat.

Large pond in Grassmoor Country Park, managed by Williamthorpe Angling Club and open for day-ticket fishing all year.

Large multi-lake fishery near Hawkhurst with day-ticket waters and a separate members-only specimen water.

Large country-park fishery with 12 lakes and River Tame fishing; most waters available year-round on day tickets.

Well-maintained coarse venue with paths on both sides, numerous stands and permitted small-boat fishing.

Estate fishery network around Newdigate with several day-ticket lakes plus separate members-only waters.