Stillwaters

YDAA members have access to seven stillwater venues in the York and surrounding area, each with its own individual character. From an old estate lake, clay and gravel pits to a modern three-pond commercial-style venue, we are bound to have something to suit every kind of stillwater angler. Specimen carp, tench, bream and pike can all be found in our waters, along with roach, ide, chub, rudd and perch. Click on the panels to get more details on each fishery, find out what species to expect and how best to catch them, get directions and view some pictures of the venue and their inhabitants. 

Villa Farm Pond
Originally a commercial venue, the YDAA now has the lease for what is known as “Villa...
Rawcliffe Lake - Common Carp
This shallow lake is located in the centre of a large residential area. There are...
Laybourne Lakes - Common Carp
A small complex of three ‘commercial style’ lakes that is the YDAA premier match...
Sand Hutton Gravel Pit
Sand Hutton Gravel pit is one of YDAA’s prettiest waters. It is sheltered by the...
Park View Lake at Sunset
An old estate lake situated some 5 miles north or York. With a good head of bream,...
Claxton Brick Ponds 1
An old clay pit of between 1 and 2 acres not far from the village of Claxton, seven...
Hemingbrough Pond - Bream
A sheltered, 1 acre pond on the outskirts of the village of Hemingbrough, not far...