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Carp Fishing in Worcestershire: Why Arrow Meadow Fishery Leads the Way

Carp Fishery in Worcestershire

Carp fishing in Worcestershire and across the Midlands is first-class, and Arrow Meadow Fishery stands out above the rest.

Anglers visiting our Worcestershire countryside venues have the opportunity to catch a wide variety of species, including carp, tench, bream, roach, perch, chub, rudd, crucian carp, catfish, and more. The fishery is especially known for its impressive stocks of common and mirror carp, offering the chance to target genuine specimen carp at double figures and beyond.

With a proven stock of 1,500 carp across our coarse fishing pools, anglers can expect exciting catches ranging from powerful mid-teens through to 40lb+ specimens. This diversity of fish ensures a rewarding experience for coarse fishing, with match and pleasure anglers alike enjoying the variety on offer.

Members and guests regularly comment on our welcoming feel, reputation and exceptional Worcestershire venues.

Why Choose Arrow Meadow Fishery in Worcestershire?

Thanks to excellent road connections, anglers in Worcestershire can leave after work and still be set up and fishing before sunset.

Our Super Ticket unlocks eight different venues, many in Worcestershire, allowing you to adapt your choice of lake to suit the situation.

  • 13 lakes in total — 9 syndicate lakes and 4 lakes available for private hire (and a day ticket), with several located in Worcestershire
  • Prime fishing locations across Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Solihull and Leicestershire
  • A well stocked fishery with specimen carp, many over 30lb and a strong head of 40lb fish, plus a variety of other coarse species
  • Day ticket and day fishing options available at selected lakes for flexible access without the need for overnight stays
  • Venues in Worcestershire are secure, managed to high standards, and supported by modern facilities
  • A welcoming syndicate culture where anglers exchange knowledge, support each other, and celebrate catches

Some venues are set against the backdrop of the Malvern Hills, offering stunning views and the peaceful Worcestershire countryside.

Both night fishing and day-long sessions are available, with structured swims designed to provide comfort and accessibility. Many of these pegs and pools are suited to specimen hunters, but also to match and pleasure anglers who prefer a more traditional coarse setup.

Regular investment and dedicated staff keep each Worcestershire site unique and well cared for. Whatever your style — casual fishing, chasing new records, or competitive angling — Arrow Meadow in Worcestershire has it covered.

Syndicate Lakes Across the Midlands

The Arrow Pit

Located in Alcester, Warwickshire, Arrow Pit is an 8.5-acre gravel pit stocked with 150 carp from 15lb to 38lb, including legendary named fish. With 13 unique swims featuring gravel bars, marginal shelves, and deep holes, every visit offers fresh challenges and chances. This site combines great angling with secure, well-maintained facilities.

150 carp from 15lb to 38lb and other species

8.5 acre Gravel Pit, many features, clear and party weedy pit

Fully fenced and secure

13 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

Membership Options:

BROOM BIG PIT

A 22-acre Staffordshire water, Broom Big Pit holds roughly 400 carp. Twelve well-spaced swims give anglers room to run long sessions in comfort, whether chasing numbers or big specimens. Modern facilities and fencing make it a place anglers return to again and again.

Approximately 400 carp

22 acres, gravel pit

Fully fenced and secure

12 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

Membership Options:

malvern view

At 1.7 acres, Malvern View is a clear, clay-dug pool with around 120 carp from mid-doubles up to 32lb. This smaller water offers close-contact fishing and stalking opportunities, perfect for anglers who enjoy a more personal approach. Despite its size, Malvern View regularly produces strong, hard-fighting fish.

120 carp from 15lb to 32lb and other species

1.7 acre, 2ft-10ft deep, clay dug clear lake

Fully fenced and secure

5 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

Membership Options:

Rosie's Retreat

Rosie’s Retreat offers a unique mix of 25–30 carp between 12lb and 25lb alongside 60 Wels catfish ranging from 20lb to 95lb. This dual-species water provides variety for anglers, with the chance of a steady carp run or a powerful battle with one of its huge catfish.

60 catfish 20lb to 95lb and 25-30 carp 12lb to 25lb.

1.2 acre, 2ft-6ft deep, clay dug pool

Fully fenced and secure

5 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

Membership Options:

Saltby Lake

Near Melton Mowbray, Saltby Lake is a 5.5-acre venue with around 110 carp to 32lb. Its distinctive “egg box” weedy bottom makes it a technical water that rewards accuracy and persistence. Secure access and well-kept swims give anglers a fair chance to unlock this tricky but rewarding lake.

110 carp from 10lb to 32lb

5.5 acre pit, 4-16ft deep, part weedy like an egg box

Fully fenced and secure

10 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

Membership Options:

Willow Lake

When anglers ask where can I catch 40lb carp in the UK, the answer is Willow Lake. This 10-acre gravel pit holds 200 carp to 40lb. With 20 well-designed swims, rich silt beds, and mature margins, it offers the ultimate specimen challenge. A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, Willow Lake observes a closed season from 15 March to 15 June each year.

200 carp from 15lb to 40lb and other species

10 acre, old coal gravel pit, shallow with silt, very mature

Fully fenced and secure

20 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

Membership Options:

Leigh Sinton Complex

HELGA'S CREEK

At 1.2 acres, Helga’s Creek may be small, but it’s stocked with around 90 carp up to an impressive 37lb. The water offers a mix of features that keep sessions interesting, with both margin spots and open water producing results. Its manageable size makes it a great venue for anglers who enjoy observation and fine-tuned tactics. Despite its intimacy, Helga’s Creek has a reputation for producing specimen fish that punch well above the venue’s scale.

90 carp from 15lb to 37lb and other species

1.2 acre, 2ft-15ft deep, part weedy, clear lake

Fully fenced and secure

5 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

Membership Options:

lol's lagoon

Lol’s Lagoon spans 1.3 acres and reaches depths of up to 18ft, creating a very different challenge within the Leigh Sinton complex. With around 90 carp to 35lb, the depth variations and underwater features provide plenty of opportunities for technical angling. The lake is well maintained, with secure swims and comfortable access for visitors. For anglers who like fishing waters that demand thought and adaptability, Lol’s Lagoon is a rewarding option.

90 carp from 15lb to 35lb and other species

1.3 acre, 2ft-18ft deep, part weedy, clear lake

Fully fenced and secure

4 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

Membership Options:

Mollie's Mere

Mollie’s Mere is a compact 1-acre pool with a stock of around 90 carp up to 36lb. This lake proves that small waters can deliver big results, with regular captures of hard-fighting carp that test even experienced anglers. Its intimate setting makes it ideal for focused sessions where watercraft and patience are key. Mollie’s Mere is a favourite for those who love fishing close quarters with the chance of landing a true specimen.

90 carp from 15lb to 36lb and other species

1 acre, 2ft-14ft deep, part weedy, clear lake

Fully fenced and secure

4 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

Membership Options:

Day Ticket and Exclusive Hire Options

The Estate Lake – Luxury Exclusive Hire

In Solihull, Estate Lake offers 160 carp averaging 19–24lb with specimens up to 33lb. Four anglers can book this 2.5-acre water exclusively. Facilities include showers, toilets, power points, and a cosy lodge with log burner — ideal for hard work sessions in winter.

Canaan Pool – Family-Friendly Variety

Near Lutterworth, Canaan Pools is our only dedicated day ticket hire venue (£50/24 hours). These pools host over 20 species including carp, tench, bream, pike, and roach. Families and newcomers love fishing here because action is consistent and the atmosphere welcoming.

Codsall, West Midlands

Simmonds Pool – Exclusive Retreat

Simmonds Pool is a 1.2-acre, spring-fed, crystal-clear venue for up to three anglers on exclusive hire, with carp running to 30lb+. It’s designed for focused sessions with comfortable swims in a secure, private setting. Flexible booking windows (typically 48 hours to 7 days) make it ideal for long weekends or short target trips.

Alvechurch, Worcester

Arrow Meadow Pools – 2 Pool Hire

Arrow Meadow Pools (Alvechurch, Worcestershire) offers exclusive hire of two waters—the Main Pool (1 acre) plus the Pressure Pool—giving small groups genuine privacy and variety. Bookings allow up to 2 anglers (with 2 child guests permitted), making it a popular choice for family sessions and close friends. As part of our exclusive-hire offering, facilities include secure, fully fenced access with toilets (and 230v power points at selected locations) to keep sessions comfortable. Flexible stays are available from 24 hours+.

What Makes Arrow Meadow Different in Worcestershire

Renowned across the Midlands, Arrow Meadow Fishery blends big carp, reliable facilities and a community spirit — all within Worcestershire and surrounding areas.

Our venues include well-maintained water features, numerous swims, and modern amenities that enhance every angling session. Quality, safety and conservation are at the core of Arrow Meadow, so each visit delivers a memorable experience. Arrow Meadow supports fishing as both a sport and a leisure activity, catering to anglers of all levels — from specimen specialists to match and pleasure anglers.

Investment in Quality

We’ve put more than £700,000 into our Worcestershire fisheries since 2016, focusing on significant improvements to the banks, installing otter fencing, upgrading swims, and feeding initiatives. These upgrades have enhanced accessibility, fishing conditions and the overall experience for all anglers.

Venues such as Leigh Sinton, set deep in the Worcestershire countryside, comprise three lakes plus Rosie’s Wels catfish pool, with weights reaching 80lb+. This makes Leigh Sinton one of the standout coarse fishing pools in the local area.

This programme of investment has also created lakes with varied depth ranges, from shallow margins to deeper central areas, catering to different fishing styles and ensuring healthy fish growth.

Such investment secures consistent angling quality in Worcestershire for years to come.

Premium Fish Stock in Worcestershire

In collaboration with respected UK suppliers — VS Fisheries, Mark Simmonds and AJS Fisheries — we’ve stocked over 1,100 carp into our Worcestershire venues.

Our waters are also well stocked with coarse fishing species such as bream, tench, roach, perch, rudd, crucian carp, and catfish.

Currently, our Worcestershire venues contain approximately 600 carp above 20lb, including more than 40 fish over 30lb. Many of these are mirror carp, alongside a large head of double-figure carp. Notable captures and impressive weights are regularly recorded at the fishery.

Security and Facilities

Our Worcester venues are fully fenced and secure, with dedicated parking areas, structured pegs, and well-maintained swims. Clean toilet facilities are available at all sites, ensuring comfort for both day fishing and overnight sessions.

At selected lakes, shops and cafes provide bait, tackle, refreshments, catering, and friendly advice. All facilities are designed with accessibility in mind, and we are proud to provide spaces suitable for disabled anglers.

Community in Worcester

By carefully selecting members, we maintain a strong and respectful angling community.

Visitors quickly find that anglers in Worcestershire are approachable, eager to share tips, and enjoy fishing together. Respect for others, conservation, and keeping the site free from litter underpin every session.

Environmental care and relaxation characterise the Arrow Meadow experience, with anglers enjoying the tranquillity of the Worcestershire countryside. Both match and pleasure anglers benefit from this welcoming atmosphere, sharing experiences and celebrating catches side by side.

Seasonal Fishing in Worcestershire

Spring and Summer

Carp fishing is at its peak in Worcestershire during spring and summer, when fish feed most actively and growth is strongest.

Pellets are a popular bait choice in warmer months, often used as loose feed or groundbait to attract carp. Long daylight hours give anglers more opportunities to land specimen fish across our Worcestershire pools.

Autumn and Winter

Even as temperatures drop, anglers continue to enjoy productive fishing across our Worcestershire lakes.

With the right tactics, patience and effort, winter sessions often produce some of the most memorable captures — from large perch and carp through to crucian carp and catfish. 

map-of-lakes

MALVERN

Leigh Sinton Mollies mere

90 carp from 15lb to 36lb and other species

1 acre, 2ft-14ft deep, part weedy, clear lake

Fully fenced and secure

4 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

MALVERN

Leigh Sinton Lols lagoon

90 carp from 15lb to 35 lb and other species

1.3 acre, 2ft-18ft deep, part weedy, clear lake

Fully fenced and secure

4 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

MALVERN

Leigh Sinton Helga's Creek

90 carp from 15lb to 37lb and other species

1.2 acre, 2ft-15ft deep, part weedy, clear lake

Fully fenced and secure

5 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

MALVERN

Leigh Sinton Rosie’s retreat

90 carp from 15lb to 35lb and other species

1.2 acre, 2ft-6ft deep, clay dug pool

Fully fenced and secure

5 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

MALVERN

MALVERN VIEW

120 carp from 15lb to 32lb and other species

1.7 acre, 2ft-10ft deep, clay dug clear lake

Fully fenced and secure

5 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

BROOM, ALCESTER

THE ARROW PIT

150 carp from 15lb to 38lb and other species

8.5 acre Gravel Pit, many features, clear and party weedy pit

Fully fenced and secure

13 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

ALCESTER

BROOM BIG PIT

Approximately 200 carp

22 acre gravel pit

Fully fenced and secure

12 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

TAMWORTH

WILLOW LAKE

200 carp from 15lb to 40lb and other species

10 acre, old coal gravel pit, shallow with silt, very mature

Fenced and secure

20 swims

Car park

Toilet Facilities

MELTON MOWBRAY

SALTBY LAKE

90 - 110 carp

6 acre pit

Fully fenced and secure

10 swims, max 8 anglers at one time

Car park

Toilet Facilities

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The Perfect Worcestershire Getaway

Planning Your Visit

Locations and Counties

From Worcestershire to Leicestershire, our venues are easy to access but still retain a secluded countryside feel — year round fishing at its finest.

Whether from Gloucestershire, the Midlands, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire or travelling from nearby counties, our lakes are a short drive from major routes yet feel far from the bustle. Access is quick from main roads, but once you arrive the settings are calm and rural.

Conservation and Future Development

Our Worcestershire fisheries include significant investment in otter protection, habitat care and sustainable stocking. These efforts guarantee safe, sustainable and productive pools, while expansion plans ensure new opportunities without losing the quality we’re known for.

Your Gateway to Carp Fishing Excellence in Worcestershire

If you’re wondering where to fish in Worcestershire or which UK lakes hold 40lb carp, Arrow Meadow Fishery is the answer.

With nine venues, specimen carp and a welcoming angling community, we provide everything serious anglers need for success. From family-friendly Worcestershire pools to specimen syndicates, your next personal best is waiting.

Join Arrow Meadow Fishery today — the premier carp fishery in Worcestershire.

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