Hayfield Lakes

Hayfield Lakes

Location: - Doncaster, DN9 3NP

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.

Lakes

Dannie’s Island Lake

Dannie’s Island Lake is the largest of the trio and regularly used for high-profile matches, including the prestigious Maver Match This final. Its layout features an island central to the water, creating a variety of angles and tactics for anglers.

Species present
Mirror Carp, Common Carp, Koi Carp, Skimmer Bream, Roach, Rudd, Rench, Perch
Methods
Pole, Waggler, Feeder, Bomb and Pellet, Bomb and Corn
Notes
How it usually fishes: Fishing can be tactical, with methods such as pole, feeder and waggler featuring prominently; loose feeding and accurate bait placement are often rewarded.
Seasonal notes: The lake produces sport all year and is designed to offer challenge and opportunity irrespective of season, but patterns and tactics inevitably shift with fish behaviour and pressure.

Adam's Lake

Adam’s Lake comprises two connected waters divided by a channel; it’s slightly smaller than Dannie’s Island but still offers substantial fishing opportunities for day ticket and match anglers

Species present
Mirror Carp, Common Carp, Koi Carp, Skimmer Bream, Roach, Rudd, Rench, Perch
Methods
Pole, Waggler, Feeder, Bomb and Pellet, Bomb and Corn
Notes
How it usually fishes: Pellet waggler and method feeder approaches are common, with margins and mid-water lines both producing sport on their day.
Seasonal notes: Sport tends to remain consistent through milder months; winter can shift the emphasis towards deeper lines and patient tactics.

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Venue at a Glance
Location:
Doncaster, DN9 3NP,
Info last checked: 6 Nov 2025
Lakes
Methods
Pole, Feeder, Bomb and Pellet, Bomb and Corn
Best Known For
Big Fish
Big Weights
Home of Maver Match This
Facilities
Cafe, Bait and Tackle Shop, Toilets, Good Level Pegs