Willow Garth Country Park boasts a series of well-established fishing lakes adjacent to the natural conservation area of the old Bentley pit in Doncaster.
We provide modern off-grid infrastructure and amenities to meet all your needs.
Spanning a 6-acre site, our three lakes are home to a variety of species, offering numerous opportunities to diversify your angling techniques and guarantee a catch. Willow Garth truly caters to all anglers, featuring a Carp lake, Predator lake, and a match/pleasure lake. We warmly welcome families, experienced anglers, and beginners alike. Additionally, we have a small tackle and bait shop as well as a self-service cafe.
Our Waters
Carp Lake
The Carp Lake at Willow Garth Fishery features two islands, the largest of which is located at the bottom end of the lake. Several gravel spots can be found, but many anglers prefer using pop-ups to ensure proper presentation, even if their rig settles in the weed beds.
Predator Lake
The Predator Lake is the smallest on the complex, with depths ranging from 4 to 6 feet. There is one small island for anglers to target, but open water can also yield catches. Additionally, a bank of reeds to the right of the lake’s centre is a well-known hotspot where fish tend to gather.
Match Lake
The Match Lake is the first lake you will see when you arrive at the complex, and it is also the largest lake at the fishery. While there are no islands on this lake, a group of lilies emerges in the centre during the summer, providing most swims with a feature to fish to.
Facilities
Connectivity (3G/4G)
Toilets (Female/Male)
Equipment Hire
Bait Boats Allowed
Huts
Camping
Pet Friendly
Parking
Tackle Shop
Food Delivery
Family FriendlyFishery Rules
Don’t get foul hooked!
- All Anglers must have an Environment Agency rod licence and purchase a day ticket
- BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY
- No Keep nets – unless a permitted match is taking place
- No lines left in the lakes unattended
- No use of towels for handling fish – this weakens their protective coating
- Unhooking mats to be used for large fish and kept at ground level for photos
- No alcohol or Drugs
- NO LITTER – please use the waste bins provided
- No fires on bank-side, only in the designated area
- No overnight guests that are not fishing
- No motorcycles or bicycles riding around the fishery
- No spectators for long periods (at staff discretion)
- All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult
- No one under the age of 18 is allowed to night fish unless accompanied by an adult
Bait Policy
- We allow most baits apart from Tiger Nuts
- Floating baits permitted with respect to other anglers and not stalking around the pond.
Please Respect
- This is a quiet zone
- Other peoples privacy and need to be left alone to fish
- Mother Nature – leave your peg as you would like to find it
- The Wildlife and onsite animals
- The usage of any loaned tackle, nets, unhooking mats, rods and whips
- We need to know about any wildlife incidents or altercations with staff or other guests.
Any person unable to adhere to these rules will be politely asked to leave.
The Art Of Patience
Witnessing a youngster’s shaky hand while attempting to tie a hook length onto his line is humbling and rewarding once achieved. Having an attentive adult, offering skills development, takes youngsters into a new realm of balancing and redirecting any unspent emotions. Patience is key, and being in nature is a great leveller for the central nervous system of anyone learning new skills.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
11am to 5pm
Free Fishing coaching
Tackle and bait included £5pp (supervised by adult)
