Horbury Lagoon
Horbury, West Yorkshire
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Location | Horbury, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & The Humber |
| Facilities | Club water · Parking |
| 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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Horbury Lagoon is a Wakefield Angling Club water at Horbury Junction near Wakefield, a former gravel pit of around five acres tucked between the River Calder and the railway. It fishes deep, averaging around seven metres, and holds carp and pike both past 20lb along with tench to 7lb, bream to double figures and roach. It is a club membership water, so check with Wakefield Angling Club for current membership and any day ticket arrangements before travelling. Access is down Engine Lane at Horbury Junction.
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Horbury Lagoon: frequently asked questions
Yes, Horbury Lagoon is a fishing venue in Horbury, West Yorkshire. 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 Yorkshire & The Humber fisheries also post prices on their social media pages.
Horbury Lagoon is stocked with Common carp, Pike, Tench, Common bream, Roach. 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 Horbury Lagoon. 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.
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