Day-ticket fishing lake with camping pitches

Local and visiting anglers, families on short breaks and groups of friends who want a weekend by the water.

Day ticket fees, a nightly charge per pitch, and extras such as bait, tackle hire and tea or snacks.

• Basic fish and water care
• Welcoming and organised with guests
• Practical maintenance outdoors

• Planning permission or a camping site licence may be needed, check with your local council as rules differ across the UK
• Stocking or moving fish may need consent from the Environment Agency or its equivalent, check before buying fish
• Anglers usually need a rod licence in England and Wales, so make sure your rules and signs say so
• Public liability insurance, plus water safety, especially for children
• Selling food or hot drinks means registering with your local council

Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on the water, facilities and number of pitches. These are estimates. Facilities are kept simple, such as parking, a toilet and fresh water.

Check whether planning permission or a camping site licence is needed with your local council, as rules differ across the UK. Also check consent for stocking or moving fish, rod licence signage, and registration if you sell food or hot drinks.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on ticket sales and pitch bookings. Public liability insurance and water safety, especially for children, are worth checking early.