Fishing at The Lakes at Far Grange

Far Grange near Skipsea, East Yorkshire is a haven for fishing enthusiasts. Fully stocked with coarse fish, both our lakes guarantee a phenomenal fishing experience.

Our 1 acre lake, located in Far Grange, is predominantly used as a stocking lake for the larger 6 ½ acre lake. This smaller lake has been wonderfully landscaped into the surroundings of the Park.

The largest fishing lake at Far Grange is located on The Lakes Lodge development and covers a large 6 ½ acres. It offers good bankside fishing features and these are the best places to fish first and last thing. Making up the trio of best fish available in this lake are an abundance of various types of Carp, a good head of Chubb and Bream.

The average weight recorded for these fish are as follows:
- Carp - approximately 5lb
- Chubb - approximately 4lb
- Bream – approximately 1.5lb

Both our fishing lakes stock Carp, Chubb and Bream. You will also find Roach, Perch, Tench and Hi brids in the 1 to 2lb range. On occasion, you may find Eel, Ghost Carp and Rudd.

Recommended bait for fishing at Far Grange Park

Carp, Chubb and Bream - fish at Far Grange

Carp, Chubb and Bream

Bait best suited for these fish is particle ground bait, fished over the top with hook, bait of pellets (barbless No.10), paste and tinned luncheon meat. In some instances bread, corn, maggots and worm may entice these fish as well.

Roach, Perch, Tench, Hi brids - fish at The Lakes at Far Grange

Roach, Perch, Tench and Hi brids

Roach are notoriously difficult to catch, but the recommended bait for the above fish is again, small particle bait to feed and then fish over with small maggots, worms, corn and small particle baits on the hook (barbless No.22).

Eel, Ghost Carp and Rudd - fish at The Lakes at Far Grange

Eel, Ghost Carp and Rudd

The recommended bait for these species of fish is the same as above and a No. 22 hook (barbless).

Our lakes offer good all-round access, making them suitable for disabled anglers. Fishing is available from 6am to 8pm with barbless hooks only. Night fishing is not permitted at Far Grange.

Our larger lake serves as an idyllic setting for competitions held for the Angling Club every Saturday. Youngsters can enjoy weekly ‘Pond Dipping’ sessions, or try their hand at fishing in our Junior Fishing Matches.

The largest fish caught to date is a whopping 30lb!

Our Lodge Holiday Home Owners enjoy endless days and weekends fishing in our lakes and basking in the stunning flora, fauna and views of East Yorkshire.

For further information, please contact Far Grange Park on 01262 468 010