Sywell Reservoir
North NorthamptonshireNN6 0BJ
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Water type | Reservoir |
| Location | North Northamptonshire, East Midlands |
| Postcode | NN6 0BJ |
| Membership | Season permits only, £100 full year, £50 half; sales currently paused for reservoir works |
| 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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Sywell Reservoir is a 67 acre Edwardian water-supply reservoir at the heart of Sywell Country Park near Wellingborough, opened in 1906 and now rated among the leading big-tench waters in the country, with tench over 12lb landed in recent seasons and a history of 30lb-plus pike. Fishing is by season ticket only from North Northamptonshire Council, £100 for the full April-to-March year or £50 for a half season, with no day tickets, and permits are collected in person with a passport photo and a valid Environment Agency rod licence. Note that permit sales are currently paused while reservoir improvement works are completed, so check with the park rangers on 0300 126 5935 before planning a trip.
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Access and membership at Sywell Reservoir
Sywell Reservoir is a members' water, not a day-ticket fishery: Season permits only, £100 full year, £50 half; sales currently paused for reservoir works. Check joining details on the official website (opens in a new tab) before travelling.
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Sywell Reservoir: frequently asked questions
Sywell Reservoir is a members-only or customer-only venue in North Northamptonshire. Contact the fishery via their website to confirm access before you travel.
Indicative prices from the venue: Season permits only, £100 full year, £50 half; sales currently paused for reservoir works. Always confirm current prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Sywell Reservoir is stocked with Tench, Pike. Stocks vary by lake and season, so check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Sywell Reservoir. 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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