Bowland Lakes Leisure Village Fisheries

If you are looking for first class coarse fishing in a fabulous location, then look no further.

Bowland Lakes Leisure Village hosts three main lakes and smaller ponds. The lakes comprise of the Swanbrook Lake, which can accommodate up to 20 anglers. The Canal which accommodates 40 pegs and finally the Serpentine Lake, this accommodates 15 pegs. All the lakes at Bowland Lakes are very popular choice for matches. The stock ponds comprise of Butterfly One, Butterfly Two and smaller ponds. All the ponds are suitable for pleasure anglers, novice and accomplished.

All the lakes are well stocked and constantly maintained. They contain a mixture of species of varying size and weight. Most lakes have Mirror, Common and Grass Carp, Tench, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Bream and smaller quantities of Barbel and Chub all waiting to challenge the accomplished or novice angler. Fishing is available by day ticket only. We no longer offer night fishing.

Fishing Prices

Calder Lodge has it own private fishing peg and guest staying at lodge are allowed to fish it free of charge. Guests may also fish other waters and pegs located within Bowland Leisure Village, however the following fees may apply:-

1 Rod - £6 per adult - £3 per child
2 Rod - £8 per adult - £5 per child
3 Rod - £10 per adult - £7 per child

Fees are paid to the local bailiff who will periodically walk around to collect monies. Anybody fishing must be in possession of a an appropriate Environment Agency rod licence and adhere to the published site rules. A 1-Day, 8-day or 12-month rod licenses can be purchased from the Environment Agency website at:

Environment Agency - Rod License

Swanbrook Lake

Swanbrook Lake is in a perfect location with tranquil, picturesque surroundings. An ideal place to relax and enjoy a perfect days coarse fishing. Swanbrook is approximately two acres in size and contains a mixture of general coarse fish including Carp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch along with some beautiful Koi and Grass Carp that can be seen feeding in the surface layers on a warm day.

The Canal

The Canal Lake is a 40 peg pleasure and match lake containing a good stock of: carp, bream, tench, chub, roach, rudd, barbel and perch. The fish can be caught on most methods on this lake, but the favourite tactics seem to be coarse fishing close up to the far bank. As with the Swanbrook Lake, there are a few illusive carp in the canal that are rumoured to be around 20lb! The Canal offers a great setting for a perfect days coarse fishing.

Serpentine Lake

Our Serpentine lake also known as the Doughnut, is a fantastic pleasure and match lake that is stocked with most species and even in the coldest months of the year they keep taking the bait. Each of the 15 pegs have been carefully selected, so that each angler has a feature to fish within comfortable reach.
Simple tactics work best on this lake and don’t forget to bait up under your feet.

Butterfly 1

Very natural and have no designated pegs, giving you the opportunity to chose your own preferred site to spend a totally relaxing day. Although actual details on specimen sizes are pretty much unknown, they hold a good stocks of: Carp, bream, tench, roach, rudd and perch. Butterfly 1 is perfectly located on the site and offer a perfect balance of tree cover and open space.

Butterfly 2

Very natural and have no designated pegs, giving you the opportunity to chose your own preferred site to spend a totally relaxing day. Although actual details on specimen sizes are pretty much unknown, they hold a good stock of: Carp, bream, tench, roach, rudd and perch. Butterfly 2 is perfectly located on the site and offer a perfect balance of tree cover and open space.

: Call us now to book your no obligation viewing.

07775 940 850

Calder Lodge (Call 07775 940850)

Self-catering, pet friendly, log cabin for rental.

Perfect for that relaxing fishing break at Bowland Lakes Leisure Village