About

Our Lakes - Messingham Sands

At Messingham Sands Fishery we are very privileged to have 8 on site lakes spread over an extensive 56 acres set in beautiful and tranquil surroundings with each lake stocked with a high stock of quality fish of varying species. We have 3 dedicated pleasure lakes, with night fishing available, 3 match lakes along with 2 syndicate lakes that are all open all year round. There are a further 3 off site lakes (Johnson’s Fishery) also set in picturesque surroundings, that we support.

The lakes have been designed to cater for all types of anglers from topflight match anglers, dedicated club anglers, specimen anglers and pleasure anglers of all abilities. All of our lakes have a wide variety species of all sizes to suit the aspirations of all our anglers. Our pleasure and specimen lakes hold carp to over 40lb and catfish to over 70lb with also a good head of silverfish, smaller carp and other species. Our match lakes are renowned for their prolific sport with large weights of both carp and silverfish caught all year round. For more information on our lakes please see our Our Lakes page.

Before visiting the fishery, please ensure you are aware of the fishery rules. These can be seen on our Fishery Rules page and also on the signs around the complex.

  To have fun and enjoy the lakes and the natural surroundings

  To maintain healthy fish stocks and have happy anglers

  To advance the quality of angling at the lakes for the future

Our Cafe - The Fishery Lounge

The Fishery Lounge is latest addition to the fishery that is inclusive of a 30+ seater cafe and fully licensed bar with an outside seating area set in beautiful surroundings with tranquil views over the lakes.

Breakfasts are available from 7.30am on Weekdays (Wednesday - Friday) and 7am at Weekends / Bank Holidays where both anglers and visitors to the cafe can enjoy a quality cooked breakfast that is sure to set you up for the day. Takeaways are also available.

Our lunch menu is available from 11.30am offering a variety of both hot and cold food with light bites, cakes & drinks (including alcoholic beverages).

Reservations/ bookings are welcome although not required and we are flexible to accommodate any small parties / functions.

Disabled access and toilet facilities are also available.

Our Shop - Stocked with the best

We have an on-site fishery shop that is comprehensively stocked with tackle and bait along with a selection of confectionery items.

Our Fish - An abundance of species

Take a look at just some of the fish our anglers have the pleasure in catching...