Pilsworth Fishery
Bury, unparished area, BuryBL9 8QW
- Species
- Barbel, Common bream, Common carp +5
About Pilsworth Fishery
Pilsworth Fishery is a mixed coarse venue at Pilsworth between Bury and Heywood in Greater Manchester, handy for the M66 and fished on day tickets with overnight sessions also catered for. The water is split between a 50 peg match lake of around 1.3 acres, a chain of lodges holding carp, tench, roach, bream, chub and barbel, and an 11 acre specimen lake with depths to 18 feet where carp have been reported to 37lb alongside bream, perch and pike. The fishery is bailiffed full time and Environment Agency rod licences are checked, so bring yours. Confirm current prices and rules with the fishery before travelling.
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Pilsworth Fishery: frequently asked questions
Yes, Pilsworth Fishery is a fishing venue in Bury, unparished area, Bury (postcode BL9 8QW). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
The venue itself is the most reliable source for current prices, day tickets and bookings: use the "Visit website" link on this page. Many North West England fisheries also post prices on their social media pages.
Pilsworth Fishery is stocked with Barbel, Common bream, Common carp, Chub, Perch, Pike, Roach, 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 an Environment Agency rod licence, even on private waters like Pilsworth 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.
Plan your visit to Pilsworth Fishery
Check the rules, grab a ticket, and go fishing. Confirm prices and opening times with the venue before travelling.
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