The Coveys
A ‘Covey’ is a group of Partridges which is where the name for our match lakes originates from!
The Coveys – Premier Match Fishing Venue
Set across five scenic acres, The Coveys consist of six well-designed lakes, offering 173 pegs in total. Renowned as the UK’s number one match fishing venue, The Coveys provide an exceptional fishing experience with uniform depths, widths, and snake lake designs to ensure fair competition.
Lake Availability
Coveys 1 – 4: Match-exclusive lakes, not available for day tickets.
Covey 5 & 6: Available for day tickets when not in use for matches. Check our Day Ticket Page for weekly availability.
Key Features
Stock: Large F1 Carp, Mirror Carp, Ide, Commons, Barbel, and Chub.
Fishing Styles: Ideal for pole fishing, but accommodates various styles with consistently high weights year-round.
Depth & Width: Depth ranges from 10 inches to 7ft, with widths of 11-14m.
Aeration System: Ensures optimal conditions with well-stocked waters.
Record Match Weight: 291lbs 6oz, caught on September 10, 2015.
Match & Open Fishing
Open Matches: Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays.
Over 60s & Disabled Matches: Mondays & Fridays.
Over 55s & Disabled Matches: Wednesdays.
Covey 1 – 4 (Match Exclusive)
Centrally located with easy roadside access.
Well-stocked, mature lakes catering to all skill levels.
Varying lake angles create unique fishing conditions.
Bridges provide access to island pegs, attracting large fish.
Popular summer tactics: shallow fishing with maggots, pellet fishing, or margin fishing with worms/mussels.
Winter strategies: fishing deeper with hard pellet or bread.
Covey 5 & 6 (Match & Day Ticket Lakes)
Equally prolific lakes with large F1s and Carp.
Covey 5: More F1s than Carp – shallow fishing in summer, pellet across banks, and margin fishing.
Covey 6: More Carp than F1s – focus on pellets in mid-holes and margins.
Winter tactics: Bread across cover, maggot fishing down the middle.
Choose your peg wisely before selecting bait from our stocked shop.
With high attendance throughout the year—rain or shine—The Coveys guarantee a fantastic fishing experience for all, from beginners to seasoned professionals.
Join us for an unforgettable match fishing experience!






Match Rules
Gardening Rules
Match & Day Tickets
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Over 55’s & Disabled Open Match – Covey 1 – 5 – Wednesday 16th July 2025
£16.0054 in stock
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Open Match – Covey 5 & 6 – Thursday 17th July 2025
£27.0037 in stock
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Over 60’s & Disabled Open Match – Covey 5 & 6 – Friday 18th July 2025
£16.0033 in stock
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Open Match – Covey 1 – 4 – Saturday 19th July 2025
£27.0050 in stock
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Open Match – Covey 2 – 5 – Sunday 20th July 2025
£27.0049 in stock
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Over 60 & Disabled Open Match – Monday 21st July 2025 – Spey, Marsh, Ribbon
£16.0032 in stock
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Over 55’s & Disabled Open Match – Covey 1 – 5 – Wednesday 23rd July 2025
£16.0065 in stock
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Open Match – Covey 1 – 4 – Thursday 24th July 2025
£27.0050 in stock
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Over 60’s & Disabled Open Match – Covey 1, 2, 5 & 6 – Friday 25th July 2025
£16.0049 in stock