Fishing at Tucking Mill Reservoir
Our inclusive reservoir is a peaceful, accessible space designed especially for visitors with disabilities to enjoy, completely free of charge.
Important notice
Tucking Mill reopens following improvements
Following the installation of a new accessible car park for anglers, we are pleased to announce that Tucking Mill has reopened.
Further work continues around the site to upgrade the treatment centre. Visitors are advised to take extra care while driving and not to enter the construction site.
Anglers can only fish from the dam swims. We have also provided a temporary accessible portable loo in the new car park.
There is currently no access to running water, so please bring enough fluids to stay hydrated.
About Tucking Mill Reservoir
There are 14 swims on site, including several specially designed wheelchair-accessible platforms, which are large enough for two wheelchairs. Each angler can bring one assistant who can fish from the same platform.
The fishing lake is stocked with roach, rudd, bream, perch, chub, carp, tench and gudgeon. Anglers have caught perch approaching 4lb, as well as chub weighing between 3lb 8oz and 4lb.
Common and mirror carp are popular targets with fish well into double figures caught each year. There are also some white and orange koi carp weighing around 5lb.
Book a fishing ticket
Complete our simple online form to book.
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Fishing type |
2025 season dates |
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All types You can catch roach, rudd, bream, perch, chub, carp, tench and gudgeon. |
6 January to 19 December |
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Month |
Fishing ends |
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January |
4.30pm |
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February |
5pm |
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March |
6pm |
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April |
7pm |
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May |
8pm |
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June |
8.30pm |
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July |
8.30pm |
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August |
7.30pm |
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September |
6.30pm |
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October |
6pm |
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November |
4.30pm |
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December |
4pm |
Before you fish
Site rules
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Finding Tucking Mill Reservoir
Site facilities
14 fishing swims
Six of which have wheelchair-accessible platforms
Car park
Located as you enter through the main gate
Toilets for visitors with disabilities
Only accessible to RADAR key holders
Site access for vehicles via an automatic gate
Only accessible to RADAR key holders
