About Us

Who we are and what we do
 Brackley Lake is known for its diverse range of fish species including carp, roach, rudd, bream, tench and pike. The lake provides peaceful and serene environment for anglers to fish in, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are several fishing platforms and piers located around the lake, making it easy for anglers to fish from different angles and depths.
 
The lake is well-stocked, providing plenty of opportunities for both amateur and experienced anglers to catch good sized fish. A fishing permit can be purchased for day or for season, giving anglers the option to fish whenever they like. The lake is surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife, making it perfect spot for relaxing fishing excursion.

Our Stock

We stock a wide variety of fish for our members

Common Carp

Mirror Carp

Ghost Carp

Koi Carp

Tench

Bream

Roach

Rudd

Perch

Pike

Chub

And more!

A Perfect Break

St James Lake is a narrow lake lying to the Southwest of Brackley set in a beautiful park of around 5 acres, created in 1976, as a balancing lake by Anglia Water for increasing residential development, this man-made lake is believed to incorporate two smaller ponds near to Brackley Castle which was destroyed in 1173 by Henry 3.

In 2016, Brackley Town Council made the lake accessible for all, by developing a kilometre of meandering formal pathway around the perimeter of the lake, which included a picnic area with picnic benches to the Northeast of the lake.

Also, to the Northeast of the lake lays a pocket park. The area was an old disused railway branch line from Banbury to Brackley which was left derelict for a number of years after the closing of the line, now rejuvenated as the Pocket Park. The Pocket Park contains several wetland habitats and old established hedgerows with scrub. The site has now become a very special site due to the reported presence of water vole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to the questions we receive the most about our services.
If we missed anything, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to help

Juniors under 12, fish for free. However, you must still apply for a membership and be accompanied by an adult at all times. You must be under 12 at the start date of the permit

No, you will be charged the normal yearly fee for a 3rd rod.

A guest 24hr night permit can only be purchased by a yearly night member holder for their guest. A guest night permit can not be purchased by a non-member.

At the moment, there are no toilet facilities at the lake. However, the town centre toilets are only a short walk away.