Abbey Lake
StaffordshireDE6 2HE
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Location | Staffordshire, East Midlands |
| Postcode | DE6 2HE |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency rod licence required, £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
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Abbey Lake is a named lake in the East Midlands, listed in the GilledIt directory. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. Open GilledIt to log catches and check conditions here.
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Abbey Lake: frequently asked questions
Yes, Abbey Lake is a fishing venue in Staffordshire (postcode DE6 2HE). Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.
On rivers in England and Wales the coarse-fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Most stillwaters and canals, including commercial fisheries, stay open all year, though individual venues set their own rules, so check before travelling.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Abbey Lake. The licence is issued by the Environment Agency. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
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