Silksworth Lakes – 2 Waters, Sunderland

About This Fishery

Silksworth Lakes occupies the site of the former Silksworth Colliery, reclaimed as a fishing complex in the 1980s alongside the wider Silksworth Sports Complex. Two well-established coarse lakes - Bottom Lake and Top Lake - are managed by the Sunderland Freshwater Angling Club, with Bottom Lake stocked for over 25 years and Top Lake added in 2006 with specimen carp in excess of 10lb. Night fishing is available by prior appointment.

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On Site

Car Parking

Disabled Access

Nearby Tackle Shops

Straight-line distance from this fishery

Bait & Hook Fishing Ltd

Angling Direct Stockton

Ticket Prices

Subject to change — confirm with venue

Adult
Annual Membership

£30.00

Junior
Annual Membership

£15.00

Adult
Day Ticket

£0.00

Junior
Day Ticket

£0.00

The Waters

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Bottom Lake

The original lake, stocked for over 25 years. Features a floating island. Pegs have been refurbished; some pegs are equipped for disabled anglers. Home to specimen carp, perch, roach, rudd, bream, chub and tench.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Carp —

Chub —

Perch —

Roach —

Rudd —

Tench —

Top Lake

Stocked from 2006 with specimen carp all in excess of 10lb at time of stocking. Ongoing development; carp to over 30lb recorded in matches.

Species & Weights

Carp —

Fishery Rules

Tackle

A maximum of two rods may be used by any angler (non-match fishing).
Bait boats are banned unless specific permission is given by the committee.
No fish over 2lb to be retained in keepnets at any time except in official club matches (carp-friendly nets required; all carp over 5lb must be weighed and released immediately).

Bait

Maximum of 1kg of groundbait or 500g of boilies per session per angler.

Conduct

All litter must be removed from pegs. No tins to be taken to pegs -- use proper bait containers.

Access

A valid Environment Agency rod licence must be carried at all times when fishing.
Night fishing is by appointment only -- contact the club in advance.