VERIFIED FISHERY GUIDE
White Springs Fishery in Pontarddulais, South Wales
Fishery guide · Pontarddulais, South Wales
A South Wales coarse fishery near Swansea with specimen, pleasure, match and canal-style waters and a strong carp stock.
Facilities
Tackle shop, toilets, showers, parking, accessible swims and several forms of on-site accommodation are available.
Rules and planning
Fishing times change between summer and winter. Lake-specific rod and tackle rules apply, so check them before travelling.
LAKES AND WATERS
Lakes and fishing waters at White Springs Fishery
Pleasure Lake
Public day and overnight fishing, accessible gravel swims and close parking. A bookable lakeside cabin is available on peg 3.
- Water
- Up to 30 anglers
- Species
- Carp, koi, tench, bream, roach, perch, golden orfe and blue orfe
- Stock
- A varied pleasure and match water stocked across a wide range of sizes.
- Access
- Non-members: £10 day or £25 for 24 hours. Summer day tickets run 8am–8pm; winter tickets run 8am–dusk.
The Canal Lake
One rod and no alarms. The gravel paths, purpose-built swims and nearby parking provide straightforward access.
- Species
- Bream, tench, carp, perch, roach, barbel and golden orfe
- Stock
- A feature-filled mixed coarse water with multiple islands and iris-lined margins.
- Published record
- Perch to 5lb
- Access
- Non-members: £10 day or £25 for 24 hours. Summer day tickets run 8am–8pm; winter tickets run 8am–dusk.
New Match Lake
One rod and no alarms. The layout suits pole fishing and is also suitable for beginners.
- Water
- 26 pegs
- Species
- Carp, perch, roach and chub
- Stock
- A heavily stocked commercial match water that regularly produces match weights over 100–150lb.
- Access
- Non-members: £10 day or £25 for 24 hours. Check match availability before travelling.
The Big Pit
Multiple islands and a silty peat-and-clay bottom provide varied pole, feeder, ledger and boilie fishing.
- Depth
- Roughly 8ft at the shallow end to 18ft at the inlet
- Species
- Carp, tench, perch and bream
- Stock
- A large mixed lake with specimen carp and quality coarse fish.
- Published record
- Carp to 28lb
- Access
- Non-members: £14 day or £26 for 24 hours. Summer day tickets run 8am–8pm; winter tickets run 8am–dusk.
Specimen Lake
Not intended for beginners. Three rods maximum and substantial fish-care equipment are required; unsuitable mats can result in entry being refused.
- Water
- 9.5 acres
- Depth
- 2ft to over 8ft
- Species
- Mirror carp, common carp, grass carp and koi
- Stock
- A strong head of upper doubles, twenties and 30lb+ carp in a technical specimen water.
- Published record
- Mirror carp 45.2lb · Common carp 43.8lb · Grass carp 32lb
- Access
- Non-members: £21 day, £34 for 24 hours, £56 for 48 hours or longer sessions by arrangement.
Tickets and booking information
Day & 24 hour tickets. Booking information: Fishery website / telephone. Adult day ticket from £10. Confirm current availability and arrangements with the fishery before travelling.
Check current details with White Springs Fishery ↗Checked September 2026. Always confirm current information with the fishery before travelling.