Fishing Lakes at Woodhouse Farm Yorkshire Holiday Park

Woodhouse Farm is a holiday park with fishing lakes in Yorkshire, near Ripon. It is also a static caravan site with fishing lakes in Yorkshire: you can spend a weekend in a static caravan close the lakes. Guests in other holiday accommodation, on touring pitches or camping can walk to both coarse lakes as well. The lakes suit a quiet day on the bank, whether you already fish or you are bringing the family down for the first time.

Each lake has dedicated pegs, with woodland, open countryside and wildlife around the water. The main lake is at the top of the dog walk. It has been restocked, and there is room for a full day on the bank. The second lake, behind the sheep meadow near the woodland, is the quieter and more secluded of the two.

Both lakes hold common carp, crucian carp, mirror carp, roach, rudd, chub and perch. Sweetcorn works for the roach, rudd and carp. Red maggot and hemp are used on the lakes as well. The Barn bar and restaurant is on the park.

Buy a fishing ticket from the shop. You also need a valid rod licence. Barbless hooks only, and a maximum of two rods. Children under 14 must be with an adult. Fishing is from 7.30am until 9.30pm or dusk, whichever is earlier. There is no night fishing. Access to the lakes is limited on competition dates.

Top Tips for Fishing Success

  • Fish light where possible for better results
  • Red maggots are highly effective – feed little and often
  • Sweetcorn works well for Roach, Rudd and Carp
  • Hemp can help hold fish in your swim for longer

Fishing Rules

  • A valid NRA licence is required (available from most Post Offices & Online)
  • A fishing admission ticket must be purchased from the Shop / Office
  • Barbless hooks only
  • Knotless keepnets only (minimum 18” diameter)
  • No carp to be retained in keepnets
  • No bloodworm, peanuts or tiger nuts
  • Maximum of two rods per angler
  • Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Handle fish with care and use carp mats where required
  • A landing net and disgorger are essential
  • Fishing is available from 7.30am until 9.30pm or dusk (whichever is earlier) - STRICTLY NO NIGHT FISHING
  • No bivvies to be erected

A Proper Yorkshire Fishing Break

With ongoing investment in stocking and lake maintenance, alongside a peaceful rural setting, Woodhouse Farm is more than just a place to fish – it is a destination for a proper countryside escape.

Whether you are spending a weekend in a static caravan overlooking the lakes or enjoying a longer stay on the park, our fishing lakes offer the perfect balance of relaxation, nature and great angling.

Around the park

Woodhouse Farm Holiday Park Fishing Lake
Woodhouse Farm Holiday Park Fishing Lake
Woodhouse Farm Holiday Park Fishing Lake
Woodhouse Farm Holiday Park Fishing Lake