Beacon View Lake
Appley Bridge, WiganWN6 9LD
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake |
| Location | Appley Bridge, Wigan, North West England |
| Postcode | WN6 9LD |
| Day tickets | Available — confirm prices with the fishery |
| Facilities | Day ticket · Parking · Pegs |
| 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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Open in Google Maps →About Beacon View Lake
Beacon View Fishery, also listed as Beacon View Lake, sits at Wood Farm off Back Lane near Appley Bridge, on the Lancashire and Greater Manchester border near Wigan. The floodlit lake covers around one and a half acres with roughly 47 pegs, averaging six feet deep with deeper holes to thirteen, and holds carp to 22lb alongside tench, barbel, chub, roach, rudd, koi and sturgeon. Fishing is daytime only with no night sessions, and barbless hooks are required. Tickets are paid on the bank, so check current prices with the fishery before travelling.
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Beacon View Lake: frequently asked questions
Yes, Beacon View Lake is a fishing venue in Appley Bridge, Wigan (postcode WN6 9LD). Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.
Yes, Beacon View Lake offers day tickets. Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Beacon View Lake is stocked with Barbel, Common carp, Chub, koi, Roach, Rudd, sturgeon, Tench. 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 Beacon View 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.
Plan your visit to Beacon View Lake
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