Earlswood Lakes – 2 Waters, Earlswood

About This Fishery

Three 22-acre reservoirs in wooded countryside near Solihull, owned by the Canal and River Trust and nationally renowned as a prolific match venue. Engine Pool is heavily stocked with carp and bream; Windmill Pool is known for bream, skimmers and specimen pike. The site has been popular with anglers since Victorian times and underwent a major restoration programme in the early 2000s.

Visit & Contact

Website

On Site

Car Parking

Nearby Tackle Shops

Straight-line distance from this fishery

Alvechurch Fisheries

Barnt Green

5.8 miles

Angling Direct Redditch

Ticket Prices

Subject to change — confirm with venue

Adult
Day Ticket
1 rod

£0.00

Concession
Day Ticket
Over 65's - 1 rod

£0.00

The Waters

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Engine Pool

60

pegs

22.0

acres

Heavily stocked commercial pool, drained and restocked 1999-2000. Primarily carp and bream to 4lb, F1s, roach and perch. Very busy in summer. Open matches most weekends.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Carp —

F1 Carp —

Perch —

Pike —

Roach —

Windmill Pool

40

pegs

22.0

acres

Natural-style reservoir shared with a sailing club. Known for bream, skimmers and roach in warmer months; excellent pike fishing in winter. Some specimen carp present.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Carp —

Eel —

Perch —

Pike —

Roach —

Fishery Rules

Tackle

Barbless or de-barbed hooks only.
Method feeder used in conjunction with a pole is not permitted.
Pike fishing restricted to lures only between 15 March and 30 September inclusive.
Unhooking mat recommended for larger fish.

Conduct

All fish must be returned to the water.

Access

Car park barrier height restriction: 2 metres (Malt House Lane car park).
Day tickets available from the bailiff on the bank.
Matches must be booked in advance via the CRT online account.
Valid EA rod licence required at all times.