Motorway Pond in Yorkshire is a renowned fishing spot with big bream and carp, including a record 42lb 8oz carp.
The fishery is stocked with young carp, tench over 9lb, and bream over 12lb.
Pike over 20lb, quality rudd, and wels catfish also inhabit the pond.
Fishing permits are required for both daytime and night fishing.
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About Motorway Pond
Motorway Pond in Yorkshire is a popular fishing spot known for its big fish, especially bream. The largest carp caught here weighed 42lb 8oz in 1999. There are also carp over 20lb, with some over 30lb. The fishery has introduced young carp to increase stocks.
You can also find large tench over 9lb and bream over 12lb. While bream may not be as big as they used to be, there are still some decent sizes. Pike over 20lb, quality rudd, and large wels catfish can also be found here.
Many anglers come to Motorway Pond for the chance to catch big carp and tench, while others enjoy fishing for bream and rudd. Good catches of roach up to 1lb are possible, but knowing where to fish is important. During a recent match, one angler caught 72lb 10oz of bream.
The southern bank of the pond is a public footpath, but fishing is not allowed next to the houses. The area is also home to various wildlife and is protected by an otter fence.
To fish at Motorway Pond, you need a standard membership for daytime fishing and a night permit for fishing after 10pm. The pond covers 18 acres and is home to carp, bream, pike, roach, rudd, tench, perch, eels, and catfish.