Welcome to spring 2026 and the carp at Woodsetts have started to wake up after their winter sulk. In the last few weeks there have been several good carp caught from all over the lake, including a 32lb mirror and several back up 20lb plus carp. This time of year when the weather is beginning to settle and the south westerly winds are warming the water is always a good time for an early season bite.
The resident Tench will soon be active as March turns to April and longer hours of light prevail. Big nets of bream are always on the cards for the dedicated feeder angler who is prepared to put the bait in and there’s plenty of roach for the pole angler. The pike winter ticket expires at the end of March and anglers are not permitted to fish for them again until October 1st.
Over the winter months much work has been carried out around the fishery, with swim maintenance and cutting back overgrown trees in preparation for the new season ahead. We get a few calls each year regarding the fishing available at Woodsetts. Apart from the yearly syndicate ticket, Woodsetts can be fished on a day ticket or an overnight guest ticket. All you need to do is contact fishery manager Martin Ford on 07769 212762 for further information (all day tickets must be booked 24hrs prior to fishing. For main syndicate places, please contact Martin Ford on the number above. The Woodsetts’ year runs from June 1st until the end of the following May and several ticket options are available for both carp and coarse. For further info check out the application page on this web site.
Martin Ford
Woodsetts Carp Fishery Manager.
07769 212762