Fishing Directory for UK Anglers

Goldsworth Park Lake was created in the early nineteen seventies as part of the development of the Goldsworth Park housing estate.

Approximately 14 acres and depths of up to 13ft, the lake has become home to an abundance of fish and wildlife, offering visitors some excellent angling opportunities.

Over the last few years, extensive improvements have been made to the lake, including 36 platforms (1 of which is designed and ramped for at least 2 disabled persons), reed beds, wildlife area and a floating eco island, all adding to the beauty and accessibility of the site. Most of the work round the lake has been achieved voluntarily by local anglers and residents, backed by the Goldsworth Park Community Association.  

The lake holds 13 known species, including, Carp, Pike, Bream, Tench, Roach and Perch, all of which grow to a good size relative to their species, with some true specimens lurking in its depths. Not known as a carp runs water, Goldsworth Park Lake does hold a good head of big fish, both Tench and Bream have been recorded of 10lb+, Pike well into the 20s, Perch to 4lb and Roach to well over the 2lb mark, with the possibility of a 3Ib on the cards.

Carney Pools is a picturesque 12 acre site on the edge of Cannock Chase located between Rugeley and Stafford, managed by Chase Aqua Rural Enterprise.

There are two coarse fishing pools known as Damsel and Dragon Pool both available for day tickets and match anglers.

We have facilities for disabled anglers and welcome visitors of all ages and abilities.

Coaching support is available by prior arrangement.

Autumn/Winter Opening: 8 am until 4 pm (Please note we longer do afternoon tickets). All anglers must pack up in good time before 4 pm as electric gates will close at 4 pm prompt. If you are locked in this will incur a £30.00 release fee.

A popular mixed coarse fishery for many years, the Big Pond is now gaining a well deserved reputation as an excellent catfish water. With sixteen well-stocked acres to choose from, finding a swim to enjoy a successful session is seldom a problem.

This mature gravel pit offers a wide range of fishing from 69 swims.

Species include Roach to 2lbs, Bream to 10lb, Common Carp to 21lb, Mirror Carp to 24lb, Perch to 3lb and Tench to 11lb.

The lake also provides an opportunity to catch some of the more exotic and non-indigenous species like Grass Carp to 34lb, Wels Catfish to 68lb and Koi Carp.

Members Only coarse fishery comprising three and half acres of spring fed lakes.

• Disabled access
• Log cabins available

The Lower Pound on Sankey Canal is approx 600 meters long and this section accommodates 56 pegs.

Although the lower pound is mainly for pleasure angling it does have some matches on it, these are junior, ladies and outside club matches. The stocking levels here are that of a commercial fishery, but without the high cost of daily fishing.

Fish Species: Bream, Chub, Common Carp, Crucian Carp, Eel, F1 Carp, Koi Carp, Mirror Carp, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd, Skimmers, Tench.

When you join the association it works out at less than 10 pence per day.

Day tickets are available from the Londis shop, Bradleigh Rd, opposite the hospital, at a cost of £4.00, tickets must be purchased prior to starting fishing.