Welbeck Lakes Fishery

Welbeck Lakes Fishery is now open for the 2023/24 season.

Anglers have come to fish at Welbeck for generations, drawn not only by the exceptional beauty of the estate but also by the abundant number of fish and diverse range of species found in the lakes.

Welbeck Lakes Fishery offers three well-stocked lakes with up to 80 acres of fishing. Pike, eel, bream, roach, perch, tench, carp and cyprinids can be found in the lakes. Pike up to 40lbs and carp up to 30lbs have been caught.

The Fishery is centrally located on the Welbeck estate, offering members the opportunity to fish in a natural setting surrounded by stunning estate parkland with spectacular views of Welbeck Abbey across the Great Lake.

The lakes and areas surrounding them have been designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England. They provide a fantastic habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, particularly birds, including grebes, buzzards, ducks, pheasants and goldfinches.

 

Season

The 2023/24 season runs from 16 June 2023 and runs until 14 March 2024.

However, we must make you aware that essential work will take place on the lakes this year. We may therefore, need to withdraw permits with a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice. Should this be the case, further information will be provided. 

 

Membership

Existing Members 

Registration for this year's season can be made at Cavendish House Reception. Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

Full payment must be made prior to fishing. A head and shoulders passport-sized photograph is required to go on your fishing permit.

Payment can be made by cheque or cash. Please make cheques payable to The Welbeck Estates Company Limited. 

New Members

If you are applying for a fishing permit for the first time, you will need to complete an application form. The application form can be downloaded from our website and completed and printed out, and returned to Cavendish House Reception. Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Alternatively, a form can be collected from Cavendish House.

Full payment must be made prior to fishing. A head and shoulders passport-sized photograph is required to go on your fishing permit.

Payment can be made by cheque or cash. Please make cheques payable to The Welbeck Estates Company Limited. 

 

Pricing 

Single Rod - £85.00

Double Rod - £110.00

Junior Permit (below 16 years of age) Single rod – £35.00.