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About Bugley Pools
Family-run fishery in Gillingham, Dorset offering exclusive lake hire and day tickets across Moorhen, Mallard and Kingfisher pools, with food, toilets and specimen carp.
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Bugley Pools: frequently asked questions
Yes — Bugley Pools is a fishing venue in Gillingham, Dorset (postcode SP8 5RB). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes — Bugley Pools offers day tickets. Indicative prices: £15 day ticket, £25 24hr. Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Bugley Pools is stocked with Common carp, Crucian carp, Mirror carp, Roach, 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 Bugley Pools. 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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