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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 Fishery: frequently asked questions
Yes — Beacon View Fishery is a fishing venue in Appley Bridge. Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.
Yes — Beacon View Fishery offers day tickets. Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Beacon View Fishery is stocked with Barbel, Common carp, Chub, koi, Roach, Rudd, sturgeon, Tench. Stocks vary by lake and season — check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
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 Beacon View Fishery. 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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