CAMP SITES WITH FISHING?

[Janet]

Hi guys.

 

I'm looking for a venue for a camping trip at Easter. There'll be me and two non-fishing friends with a trailer tent.

 

They want nice scenery and walks....I want fishing!

 

Does anyone know of a decent site where we can combine all our activities? I don't intend to fish all the time - just a few hours from dawn and a few hours at dusk so that I can spend the rest of the time with my friends and not bore them stupid with my fishing obsession!

 

Ideally we'd like to be near a canal so we can take our boat and cruise the cut for a while, but all the sites I've found on or near to the Lancaster Canal only accept caravans.

 

Must be within no more than about an hours driving distance from Preston, Lancashire as we only have three days to spare and don't want to spend it all travelling!

 

Any suggestions?

 

Janet

[gozzer]

I just had a google Janet, and found this one near you. It's beside the L&L canal, but there are no reviews, so you will have to phone for more info'.

 

http://www.iknow-northwest.co.uk/accommoda...arnoldswick.htm

 

John.

[Janet]

Thanks John.

 

We've actually stayed at that site in the past, but the last we heard, the camp site had been closed down. If not, that would have been one of my first choices for a nice place to stay! I love the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It's stuffed full of huge fish but we can travel for days on our boat and not see a single angler!

 

Janet

[lutra]

Ive never been, but this looks to fit.

[1superken]

Never fished here Janet but it looks quite nice http://www.claylands-caravan-park.co.uk/index-2.html

 

 

Have fished here & though it gets quite busy the fishing is very good & the camp fees are cheap

http://www.wyresidelakes.co.uk/content/view/17/42/

 

 

Another one i have fished & camped at which was good is this one http://www.charityfarm.co.uk/index.htm

 

 

Hope that helps

Edited March 24, 2009 by 1superken

[lyn]

Hi Janet, I always carry Cades camping book in the van. I think it's about £6/7 now but it is so useful as it gives all site details and what facilities they have. Also so try the www.ukcampsites.co.uk they have a good campsite list.

 

I can't help on a personal note as I have not fished up there.

 

Have a good time

 

lyn

[Royboy]

Hi Janet,

I personally know absolutely nothing about Lancashire fishing/camping venues but I do drag this handy link out whenever someone is scratching their head for somewhere to fish: http://www.go-fish.co.uk/lancashire.htm It caters for every UK county and I've managed to find places on my doorstep in E Sussex didn't know existed. Good luck.

[gozzer]

Thanks John.

 

We've actually stayed at that site in the past, but the last we heard, the camp site had been closed down. If not, that would have been one of my first choices for a nice place to stay! I love the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It's stuffed full of huge fish but we can travel for days on our boat and not see a single angler!

 

Janet

 

That's a shame Janet, it looked good.

 

Have you thought of trying over the 'border', around Bank Newton, Gargrave, Skipton areas?

It should be around the distance you want to travel. I've not seen much, but will have another look.

 

Any trouble with the border guards, just mention my name, you'll be OK.

 

John.

Edited March 25, 2009 by gozzer

[Janet]

We've stayed at Gargrave before, right by the canal, and absolutely loved it, so that's high on our list.

 

I caught a 4 1/2 oz gudgeon! Thought it was a tiddler - now I know better!

 

Janet

[Alan Roe]

Janet if you are considering Gargreave you would do well to join Bradford City AA they have some to trout fishing water round there and some excellent coarse fishing further down the river above and below Skipton give me a bell if you want details.