Bradwell Lake – 3 Waters, Milton Keynes

About This Fishery

Milton Keynes' northernmost lake, around 23 acres, bordered by the River Great Ouse and the Grand Union Canal. Developed with a Sports Council Lottery Grant, including 18 wheelchair-accessible pegs out of roughly 60 in total. Run by Milton Keynes Angling Association, the largest angling club in the area.

Visit & Contact

Website

On Site

Car Parking

Disabled Access

Nearby Tackle Shops

Straight-line distance from this fishery

Willards

Milton Keynes

0.2 miles

Great Linford Lakes Tackle Shop

Angling Direct Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes

2.9 miles

Ticket Prices

Subject to change — confirm with venue

Adult
Day Ticket
2 rods

£10.00

Adult
Day Ticket
3 rods

£18.00

Adult
Day Ticket - Grand Union Canal (Bradwell stretch)
1 rod

£5.00

Adult
Day Ticket
2 rods

£6.00

Concession
Day Ticket
2 rods

£6.00

Concession
Day Ticket
3 rods

£10.00

Junior
Day Ticket
3 rods

£10.00

The Waters

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Bradwell Lake

60

pegs

23.0

acres

Mature lake, 18 of 60 pegs suitable for wheelchair users with dedicated nearby parking. Can be weedy in summer; anglers permitted to rake swims to fish the margins. Two free car parks, grass footpaths encircle the lake.

Species & Weights

Unknown —

Bream 16lb

Carp 20lb (low)

Catfish —

Perch —

Pike 20lb

Roach —

Rudd —

Tench —

Grand Union Canal (Bradwell stretch)

Borders the lake to the east. Open all year, including during the lake/river close season. Separate canal-only day ticket available, cannot be upgraded to cover other MKAA waters.

Species & Weights

Species information —

River Great Ouse (Bradwell stretch)

Borders the lake to the west. Fishing on the east bank adjacent to the lake, and a short distance north of the footbridge. Closed during the traditional close season (15 March-15 June). Accessed via the Bradwell Lake site.

Species & Weights

Unknown —

Chub 7lb

Perch 3lb

Roach —

Fishery Rules

Tackle

2 rods maximum on the lake (3 rods maximum with appropriate licence/upgrade), 2 rods maximum on the river and canal section
Maximum 40lb of fish in any single keepnet at any time
Minimum 50lb shock leader required when using spods/spombs
No fixed leads/feeders that can't release on breakoff; no bent hooks; wire traces mandatory for pike fishing
No overcasting onto the far bank, no fishing from boats, no bait boats or drones for bait/tackle delivery

Conduct

All fish except Zander must be returned alive (Zander must be humanely dispatched, an invasive species)
Cars only in designated parking areas
No barbecues or fires
No dogs on the bank
No live fish may be added to any water
Signal Crayfish must be humanely dispatched and removed, never returned to any UK water

Access

Day Member Tickets sold on the bank, cash only, paid to bailiffs on their rounds — no membership required to buy one
Maximum stay 6 consecutive nights, no return to the same venue for 72 hours after
River closed during the traditional close season; lake and canal open all year
Under 13s must be accompanied by an adult and limited to 1 rod; under 17s must be accompanied by an adult for night fishing
Valid EA rod licence required (2 licences required if fishing 3 rods, per EA bylaws)

Safety

Suitable landing net required at all times; specimen/large-fish anglers need a net with minimum 30in arm length (or 24in diameter) plus an unhooking mat at least 18in x 36in