Hayfield Lakes is a friendly and well-established coarse fishing destination near Auckley on the southern edge of Doncaster. Spread across three carefully designed lakes and set in attractive countryside, it caters to both pleasure and match anglers alike. The venue is known locally for regular high-profile match events and a welcoming atmosphere for day ticket and club bookings alike.
Location & Access
Town, postcode: Hayfield Lakes, Hayfield Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3NP, England.
Parking notes: On-site parking with good access to pegs across the complex.
Access considerations: Planting and landscaping around the waters create defined peg areas; the ground is generally level but can get muddy in persistent wet conditions.
Facilities
Toilets: Available on site.
Café / shop: The Maver Boutique tackle and bait bar provides bait, pellets and terminal tackle, and there’s an onsite bar and restaurant (Hayfield Fishing & Shooting Lodge) serving food and drink.
Platforms / pegs: Three well-pegged lakes with a combined total of more than 160 pegs offering a mix for day ticket and match anglers.
Disabled access: Not specifically documented on the website; anglers with specific access needs should check directly with the venue.
Rules & Bait Limits
Hayfield Lakes operates detailed fishery rules covering baits, rigs and fish welfare, including specified pellet use, barbless hooks only (max size 12), inline feeders only and restrictions on surface and artificial baits. Anglers should check the latest rules on arrival.
Useful Links
Website: hayfieldlakesfishery.co.uk – official site with maps, facilities and contact info.
🎣 Lakes at Hayfield Lakes
Hayfield consists of several lakes, each with a slightly different role within the complex, but all managed along commercial match-fishing lines.