Real photograph of a lake lined with willow trees; illustrative for this sample venue

Two intimate carp waters
in the Cotswolds.

Willowmere is a fictional sample fishery with mirrors and commons to 38lb. Explore sheltered Willow Lake and open Meadow Lake, with day tickets and advance peg booking options.

The waters

Illustrative real lake photograph for Willow Lake

Willow Lake

10 pegs · Open peg choice on arrival

A sheltered, tree-lined water with open peg choice when you arrive.

About Willow Lake

Ten sheltered swims · depths from 4 to 9 feet · mirrors and commons to 38lb. Day and overnight tickets are available. Choose an open peg on arrival.

Illustrative real lake photograph for Meadow Lake

Meadow Lake

8 pegs · Reserve a specific peg

An open, eight-swim water with peg reservation in advance.

About Meadow Lake

Eight open swims · depths from 3 to 8 feet · mirrors and commons to 38lb. Choose a numbered peg as part of your booking.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Facilities & access

What you can find on site, from the entrance to the bank.

ParkingEntrance and lake access
ToiletsLocation and opening hours
Drinking waterRefill point details
Accessible swimsRoutes and peg information
Bait & tackleOn-site shop, where offered
Food & drinkCafé or service, where offered

Book your next session

Choose Willow or Meadow, select your day and complete your day ticket.

Willow Lake

Choose a lake

Select a date

Ticket duration

Willow Lake swim map

Choose an open peg on arrival.Available Booked Selected
7 spaces remaining · £25.00 total

Ticket prices & rules

Everything to check before you book and set up on the bank.

Ticket prices

12-hour day£25
24 hours£42
48 hours£78

Sample prices apply to both waters. Willow offers open peg choice on arrival; Meadow requires a reserved peg.

Fish care

  • Use a wet, padded unhooking mat and a suitable landing net.
  • Return fish safely and promptly. Do not retain them in sacks.
  • Use barbless or micro-barbed hooks. Fixed lead rigs are not permitted.

On the bank

  • Stay within your swim and respect neighbouring anglers.
  • Do not leave rods unattended.
  • Take all litter home and follow staff instructions.
  • Night fishing requires the relevant ticket.
Read the full fishery rules
  1. Use a wet, padded unhooking mat and suitable landing net at all times.
  2. Return fish safely and promptly. Do not retain them in sacks.
  3. Use barbless or micro-barbed hooks. Fixed lead rigs are not permitted.
  4. Respect neighbouring anglers, wildlife and marked swim boundaries.
  5. Do not leave rods unattended. Take all litter home.
  6. Night fishing requires the relevant ticket.
  7. Follow bailiff instructions. Swims may close for safety or environmental reasons.
  8. Do not share the access instructions supplied with your digital ticket.

Sample rules for this fictional venue. Live fisheries provide their exact rules for full review at checkout.

Plan your visit

Everything you need for a smooth arrival and a good day on the bank.

LOCATION

Find Willowmere

Cotswolds · United Kingdom

Cotswolds areaOpen larger map ↗

Arrival & access

Enter through the north gate and park by the fishery office. Have your digital ticket ready for check-in. Gate details appear on your confirmed ticket when required.

Facilities

Parking and toilets are close to the entrance, with a drinking water point by the office. The level path serves Willow Lake. Check the facilities shown for each water before setting off.

Swim access

Choose an open Willow peg on arrival. Meadow’s numbered peg is confirmed when you book.

On the bank

Keep vehicle routes clear, use the marked paths and follow any instructions posted by the local manager or bailiff.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the practical questions anglers ask before booking.

How do I book a ticket?

Choose a water, date and ticket duration. Meadow also requires an available peg. Read and accept the fishery rules before payment.

Do I need to choose a peg?

On Willow, choose an open peg when you arrive. On Meadow, select a numbered peg during booking and use the same number shown on your digital ticket.

What should I show the bailiff?

Keep the digital ticket or ticket reference from your booking confirmation ready on your phone.

When do I receive gate instructions?

If a fishery uses controlled access, instructions appear on the confirmed ticket and booking email. Never use a PIN shown outside your own paid session.

What about parking and facilities?

Check Plan your visit for the venue’s verified parking, toilets, water and accessibility details before travelling.

Can I change or transfer my ticket?

Tickets are issued to the named angler. Contact the fishery directly about a change before the session; the venue’s booking terms apply.

Contact the fishery

Questions about your visit or an existing ticket? Get in touch with the venue.

Booking questions

For the live website, the owner supplies a monitored email address, telephone number and usual response hours. Include your ticket reference if your question concerns a booking.

This fictional sample does not send messages or accept bookings.

WILLOWMERE FISHERY

Ticket details Willow Lake

Date
29 September 2026
Ticket
12-hour day
Water / swim
Willow Lake
Total
£25.00

Fishery rules

FISHERYMANAGERSAMPLE TICKET

Fishing ticket

Willowmere Fishery

Ticket referenceFM-7392A0B1C2
AnglerAngler
Date29 September 2026
Water / swimWillow Lake · Open swim
Session12-hour day
North gate · numbered padlockGate code 48271
Scan for ticket check-in

Keep this ticket ready for check-in. The name must match photo ID or a valid Environment Agency rod licence. Anglers aged 13+ need a valid rod licence to fish.