Bait Pond


Our Bait Fishing Pond is now open. Stocked with our specimen rainbow trout, the pond offers enjoyment for all of the family, whether you have fished before or not. 

If you don’t have your own rod, don’t worry, we have everything you need. Our staff are on hand to help out. All fish caught must be killed and paid for at our standard rate.

Price List

Rod Hire £7.00

Bring your own rod £4.00

Rainbow Trout per Lb £4.50

Fish Gutting - per fish 50p

The following slots available: 9.30am-11.30am; 12-2pm; 2-4pm.

Please contact us to reserve your space. Last admission 3pm.

Fun Fishing FAQ’s

  • The Fun Fishing Pond is open between 9:30am and 4pm on weekends (Sat & Sun), and during the week during the school holidays.

  • Anglers are given a 2hr slot, we currently offer; 9:30am-11:30am; 11:30am-1:30pm; 2-4pm. Last admission is 3pm.

  • Yes. Bait rods are available to hire from the tackle shop for £7. This also comes with a small pot of bait (sweetcorn & power bait), dispatch kit (priest and forceps). A max of 2 people sharing a rod.

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    For groups of 4 of more, reserving a slot is essential.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

Fun Fishing Rules

Our rules exist to safeguard our fish stocks and to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable and safe visit. Please read these rules carefully before fishing.

  •  Children under 13 do not need a rod licence, but those aged between 13 and 16 will need to get a FREE junior license, purchasable online before fishing. Anglers aged 16 and over must hold a valid rod fishing licence. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licences for more information and to purchase. Please be prepared to present your license to the Environment Agency Officer in the event of a random inspection.

    1. Any hire equipment lost or broken will be charged for

    2. A maximum of two people sharing a rod on the Bait Pond

    3. As a recommendation we advise that all children use sunglasses or protective eyewear

    4. All fish caught on the Fun Fishing Pond must be killed and paid for at our rate of £5 per fish. Anyone caught returning fish will be asked to pay for the returned fish and asked to leave. 

    5. Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult when fishing at New Mills, unless a responsible adult has signed a waiver form to leave the site. These are available from the tackle shop. New Mills Trout Fishing Park takes no responsibility for minors left unaccompanied on-site. 

    6. No running anywhere water is concerned

    7. We provide pre treated nets free of charge for use onsite (no need to dip). If bringing your own landing nets, they must be dipped prior to fishing in the blue box located opposite  the tackle shop

    8. Please take all litter and discarded line home with you, or dispose in the provided bins onsite (a fishing line bin is located outside the tackle shop)

    9. We are a dog friendly site, but kindly ask that they are kept under control and on a lead at all times. 

    10. No alcohol or drugs, we reserve the right to ask anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs to leave with no refund and banned.

Reserve your fishing today! Email us using the enquiry form.