Hallcroft Fishery

Hallcroft Fishery

Location: - Retford, DN22 7RA

Hallcroft Fishery and Holiday Park is a long-established mixed coarse fishing destination set in over 60 acres of Nottinghamshire countryside near Retford, blending holiday facilities with a substantial day-ticket fishery. The complex comprises multiple lakes and a stretch of the River Idle, appealing to a wide range of anglers from pleasure fishers through to serious match competitors. Its mix of waters and habitat gives anglers options whether they’re after restful fishing or structured competition.

Location & Access

Town, postcode: Hallcroft Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7RA, England.

Parking notes: Parking is available on site with spaces behind or close to many pegs around the lakes.

Access considerations: Paths around the lakes are mostly level, but as with many still-water venues, persistent wet weather can make ground soft or muddy around swims.

Facilities

Toilets: On-site toilet and shower facilities are provided.

Café / shop: The Kingfisher Café & Bar serves cooked breakfasts, snacks and drinks as well as hot food and licensed beverages. A well-stocked tackle shop is open daily for bait, pellets and tackle.

Platforms / pegs: Hallcroft has six defined lakes with pegs generously spaced for both pleasure and match angling.

Disabled access: Some lakeside platforms and peg areas offer easier access, but specific accessibility details should be confirmed with the venue prior to visiting.

Rules & Bait Limits

Hallcroft operates a detailed set of fishery rules covering bait restrictions, rig standards, rod limits, and fish care, including barbless hooks only and limits on certain baits. Anglers should always read the latest rules on arrival or via the venue’s tackle shop.

Useful Links

Website: hallcroftholidaypark.co.uk – official information on lakes, tickets and park facilities.
Contact: Tackle shop and café on site; call 01777 719911 for enquiries.

🎣 Lakes at Hallcroft Fishery & Holiday Park

Hallcroft’s waters range from big, match-style pools to smaller pleasure ponds and a stretch of river, providing a variety of fishing experiences.

Lakes

Moat Pool

One of the largest and most widely recognised pools on site, Moat Pool offers extensive peg options and has hosted national finals, marking it out as a serious match water.

Species present
Common Carp, Mirror Carp, Bream, Roach, Tench Perch
Methods
Pole, Waggler, Bomb and Pellet, Bomb and Corn, Method Feeder
Notes
How it usually fishes: Match methods such as pole, waggler and feeder all have a part to play, with loose feeding and accurate bait placement rewarded on many pegs.
Seasonal notes: Patterns and productive lines tend to vary through the year, with summer often allowing shallower tactics and winter encouraging slower, deeper presentations.

Croft Pool

A more compact lake that suits quieter, pleasure-type sessions or small club match bookings.

Species present
Common Carp, Mirror Carp, Tench, Crucian Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Eels
Methods
Pole, Method Feeder, Waggler, Bomb and Pellet
Notes
How it usually fishes: Pole and feeder tactics close to the bank or across lines make up the core approaches, with groundbait and pellet work useful.
Seasonal notes: Early and late season sport often favours tidy feeding and accuracy rather than big feeds.

Bridge Pool

A larger, elongated match pool with a broad water surface and plenty of pegs.

Species present
Common Carp, Mirror Carp, Ghost Carp, Bream, Tench Roach, Perch
Methods
Pole, Method Feeder, Waggler, Bomb and Pellet, Bomb and Corn
Notes
How it usually fishes: Pole or waggler lines mid-water can produce through steady sessions; marginal work is often more effective later in the day.
Seasonal notes: Fish movement and bite windows shift through the year, but steady routines often outscore stop–start feeding.

Other Waters

A variety of waters providing sport for anglers of all abilities.

Species present
Carp, Bream, F1's, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Eels
Methods
Pole, Feeder, Waggler, Bomb and Pellet
Notes
• River Ponds: Originally fish-breeding ponds now used for relaxed pleasure fishing.
• Reed Pool: A varied pool with platforms and mixed fish populations; some pegs are suitable for anglers with reduced mobility.
• Canal Pool: A smaller, narrower pond with shallow shelves and carp, skimmers and silvers.
• River Idle: A flowing water on the estate edge, offering species such as barbel, chub, pike and roach.

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Venue at a Glance
Location:
Retford, DN22 7RA
Info last checked: 13 Nov 2025
Lakes
Methods
Pole, Feeder, Waggler, Bomb and Pellet, Bomb and Corn
Best Known For
Hosting International Angling Competitions
Facilities
Toilets, Shower, Cafe, Tackle and Bait Shop, Parking