Day Tickets Available

Priory Lake (Priory Country Park)

Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9DJ 01234718012 Website
Waters
4
Total Pegs
Day Ticket
£22
Open
05:00–21:00
Biggest Fish
TBC
Opening Information Park open all day. Main car park (Barkers Lane) open 5am-9pm. Fishing season runs 16th June to 14th March each year (closed mid-March to mid-June for spawning/wildfowl protection on some waters).
About This Fishery

Priory Country Park is a 360-acre green space made up of lakes, meadows and woodland which is in part enclosed within a bend in the River Great Ouse. There are habitats from meadows to reed beds, quiet walks for all, fishing, boating, play areas and bird hides.

It is also a County Wildlife Site and certain areas of the park are left undisturbed for the benefit of the wildlife that makes the park its home.

Visit & Contact
01234718012
prioryrangers@bedford.gov.uk

On Site

Café
Car Parking
Toilets

Ticket Prices

Subject to change — confirm with venue
Adult
Day
Seasonal Permit
£52.80
Concession
Day
Seasonal Permit
£21.95
Adult
Day & Night
Seasonal Permit
£82.10
Concession
Day & Night
Seasonal Permit
£34.30

The Waters

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Priory Lake
60.0
acres

The main lake. Fishing permitted on the southern and eastern sides only. Central section closed Nov-March for overwintering wildfowl. Hard-standing path around the full perimeter. Linked to the River Great Ouse via a pipe into the marina, so fish may pass between lake and river.

Species & Weights
Unknown
Fingers Lake

Part of the conservation area. Fishing mainly on the eastern lake; some swims via a steep bank, others on a spit of land. Adjoins a path frequented by dog walkers. Any Zander caught here must be returned to the river.

Species & Weights
Species information
Riverside Pond

Smaller water within the park, available under the same permit system.

Species & Weights
Species information
The New Cut

Smaller water within the park, available under the same permit system.

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Species information
Fishery Rules
  • Fishing is restricted/zoned, not all water on site permits fishing — check fishing map boards at the Visitors' Centre
  • Valid Environment Agency rod licence required for all waters
  • A Bedford Borough Council fishing permit also required for the lakes (day tickets from Rangers on their daily rounds; season tickets from the Rangers Office)
  • Free fishing (EA licence only, no council permit) available on the adjoining River Great Ouse stretch
  • Priory Lake's central section closed for overwintering wildfowl
  • Fishing from marked swims only
  • Keepnets banned
  • Vehicle registration required when purchasing a permit if bringing a car on site
  • Any Zander caught in Fingers Lake must be returned to the river