Big Dam
St. HelensWA10 4AR
| Location | St. Helens, Wales |
|---|---|
| Postcode | WA10 4AR |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency / Natural Resources Wales 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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Set in Wales, Big Dam is a reservoir. UK reservoirs are often managed for trout or coarse fishing through a water company or club, so check for day tickets and access before travelling. See it on the map and log your session in GilledIt.
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Big Dam: frequently asked questions
Yes, Big Dam is a fishing venue in St. Helens (postcode WA10 4AR). Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.
On rivers in England and Wales the coarse-fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Most stillwaters and canals, including commercial fisheries, stay open all year, though individual venues set their own rules, so check before travelling.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Big Dam. In Wales the licence is issued by Natural Resources Wales, but it is the same scheme as the Environment Agency's in England: one licence covers both countries and you buy it through the same gov.uk service. 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 Big Dam
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