CarpForum.co.uk brand mark, a blue stylized fish with a white eye and a smooth modern look, set in the site header against a clean background CarpForum.co.uk wordmark in a bold flowing script style, reading CarpForum.co.uk, displayed in the site header
Menu
Utils
Go Premium Who's Online Members Weather Photo Gallery Articles
Account
Login Register
Midlands Day Tickets & Syndicates (9 posts / 664 views)
Dan2394
Posts: 38
Post #1 18 Sep 2026 13:51
0
Hi,

I’m currently a member of Burton Mutual (Burton on Trent area).

I’ve fished most of the Sutton Park lakes growing up and a number of the Burton Mutual venues; Manor Park, Branston Water Park etc but with them being quite low stock waters I’ve struggled and blanking is getting a bit tiring.

I was looking for some recommendations for Day Ticket waters or Syndicates with availability / short waiting lists within 20-30 miles ish of Kings Bromley (near Lichfield).

I prefer to fish waters at least 10 acres in size ideally 20+.

Mature lakes preferably with some older stock.

Fish to over 30lb plus.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #2 18 Sep 2026 22:47
1
In reply to Post #1
There's a couple of syndicates, namely Swarkestone (great water, but expensive) and Fosters Fisheries (don't know what these are like but there's a few members on here).
Dan2394
Posts: 38
Post #3 23 Sep 2026 08:56
0
In reply to Post #2
Thanks for the response.

I remember Fosters having Penns Lane but I can’t think of the others.

I’ve come across The Bowl syndicate that looks great and also Arrow Meadow if anyone has any knowledge or experience of these?
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 9,047
Post #4 23 Sep 2026 09:29
1
In reply to Post #3
PM mate 👍
Dan2394
Posts: 38
Post #5 23 Sep 2026 11:53
0
In reply to Post #2
Thanks for the reply.
Just had a look at Swarkestone and you’re right it is expensive, out of my price range unfortunately.
Looking to spend up to £500/600 for a yeah maximum really.
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #6 23 Sep 2026 12:22
1
In reply to Post #3
Think there was a recent thread about Arrow Meadow, have a scan through or use the search.

The Bowl is next to Gailey which is on the PAAS ticket, it's a club, not a syndicate. 3 year waiting list for this, but they have a LOT of waters. Good stock of fish in Gailey, but it's a busy circuit water. I'd get on the waiting list for this, you don't have to pay anything and there is no obligation to join when you are offered a place.
villa1471
Posts: 249
Post #7 23 Sep 2026 16:48
1
Fosters the farm seems to have places every year
Dan2394
Posts: 38
Post #8 24 Sep 2026 08:41
0
In reply to Post #6
I did see on the bowl website there was a few places in the syndicate available for 2026 but I’m guessing they’ve been filled.
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 4,661
Post #9 27 Sep 2026 18:19
0
Arrow Meadow (Current member)
Fosters (Previous member)
Hams Hall (Previous member)
Catton Park (Previous member)
Packington Broadwater (Previous member)

PM me!
Are you sure?

This action cannot be undone.

Yes, continue

Loading…