Carney Pools – 2 Lakes, Stafford

About This Fishery

A picturesque 12-acre coarse fishing site on the edge of Cannock Chase between Rugeley and Stafford, with two well-stocked pools known as Damsel and Dragon. The site also has camping and caravanning facilities and wheelchair-accessible pegs.

Visit & Contact

07890447789

carneypools@outlook.com

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On Site

Car Parking

Caravan / Camping

Disabled Access

Toilets

Nearby Tackle Shops

Straight-line distance from this fishery

Ticket Prices

Subject to change — confirm with venue

Adult
Day Ticket
1 rod

£12.00

Concession
Day Ticket
1 rod

£10.00

The Waters

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Damsel Pool

28

pegs

2.0

acres

Several pegs designed for disabled anglers. Mixed coarse fish including carp, tench, roach and bream.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Carp —

Roach —

Tench —

Dragon Pool

21

pegs

2.7m

max

1.5m

min

Larger pool. Main species: carp, tench, roach and bream. Depth varies from 3ft. Pool hosts an island.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Carp —

Roach —

Tench —

Fishery Rules

Tackle

Barbless hooks only
Keepnets in matches only
Landing nets are STRICTLY allocated for each pool; obtain a new landing net if changing which pool you fish.
Landings nets provided for every pool; please bring your own handle.
Maximum hook size of 10
Never handle fish with towels or cloths of any kind
No Braid of any kind
No surface fishing
No unhooking mats
Your rod must be attended at all times whilst a baited hook is in the water. DO NOT leave rod with baited hooks on the bank where ducks may eat the bait

Bait

No left over bait to be thrown into the pools, please use bins provided
STRICTLY FISHERY FEED PELLETS ONLY (checks will be made)

Conduct

Abuse to the fishery or site staff will no be tolerated and will result in a life time ban
All fish 4oz or above must be netted
Maximum of one rod per person
N.B. Hook checks are made
No dogs around the pools – expect guide dogs
Please note all children under 16 years must have a responsible adult with them at all times with some angling knowledge.
Respect other anglers no loud music, BBQ’s or alcohol on the bank

Access

All anglers to hold a current Environment Agency Rod Licence and must produce it to anyone requesting to see it
All tickets MUST be purchased from the lodge before commencing fishing; ONE spectator per angler (no groups of spectators permitted)
If tickets are not purchased prior to fishing then you will be charged an on the bank price
One ticket is for one person NO SHARING
Please read all the fishery rules on the notice board upon arriving

Safety

No fish to be out of the water for more than 2 minutes