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Swarkestone Gravel Pit is a named lake in the East Midlands, listed in the GilledIt directory. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. Track catches and weather for this water in the GilledIt app.
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Swarkestone Gravel Pit: frequently asked questions
Yes — Swarkestone Gravel Pit is a fishing venue in East Midlands. 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 an Environment Agency rod licence, even on private waters like Swarkestone Gravel Pit. 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.
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