Specimen Carp & Catfish

Cat Lake

Settle in beside our specimen Cat Lake, home to catfish up to 95lb and carp up to 42lb.

Carp to 42lb

Catfish to 95lb

Day & 24-hour Fishing

Cat Lake at Lakeside Retreats with a fishing swim and trees along the bank

About the lake

Settle in for the day.

Cat Lake is one of our two specimen lakes, offering the chance to fish for catfish up to 95lb and carp up to 42lb in a peaceful lakeside setting. There are no chub or tench in this lake.

Day fishing is £20, or £30 for 24 hours, including two rods. An extra rod costs £10 per day. Guests are charged £10 per day, with children under 10 going free. Cottage guests receive a discounted fishing rate of £20 per 24 hours, with two rods per angler.

Please keep your swim tidy and leave enough room for other people to pass safely. Our on-site bait shop sells bait and tackle. Home-cooked particle baits, including tiger nuts, maize, hemp and barley, must not be brought onto the fishery. These baits must be purchased from our bait shop, as incorrectly prepared bait can harm or kill fish.

Fishing bivvy set up beside a lake at Lakeside Retreats

At a glance

What to know before you arrive.

Arrival

£20 day ticket with two rods. Carp Lake and Cat Lake: £30 for 24 hours. Match Lake: day fishing only.

Booking

Not required — turn up and pay

Equipment

Bring your own tackle and fish-care kit

Hooks

Barbless hooks only

Licence

A valid fishing licence is required

Keep Exploring

Explore our other lakes.

Lakeside cottage beside a turquoise fishing lake at Lakeside Retreats

Day Ticket Fishing

Match Lake

Bench beside Carp Lake at Lakeside Retreats

Specimen Carp Fishing

Carp Lake

Plan your stay

Your lakeside break starts here.