Bradford Lodge, Bolton.

Bradford Lodge, Bolton fishing.

Bradford Lodge is situated on Melville Street, Bolton and is restricted to senior members of the Bolton & District Angling Association permit. This restriction has been imposed as a measure of controlling non anglers and vandals trespassing on the banks. Bradford Lodge is a mixed fishery which has a secure fence surrounding the whole venue, you can only access Bradford Lodge via the main gate which is located on Melville St.

Bolton Anglers have arranged quite a few work parties on this venue over the last 8 months however every time the wind blows hard, the litter from the street and surrounding areas always ends up on the banks and is an effort to keep on top of it all.

The footpath on Bradford Lodge which runs alongside Bradford Road, Bolton.

Bradford Lodge is a water you either love or hate, many anglers fail to catch here but other anglers just keep catching time and time again. Carp have been caught up to 20+ (cough) as have the pike, many years ago Bradford Lodge used to be well known for its tench however the water was polluted and most of the tench died but they are still some in there.

The bream fishing is excellent on this water with 'tipping' being the best method although float fishing can be equally as productive especially when using the Polaris float. As for ground bait for the bream, try anything really but a good tip is to add molasses to it along with micro pellets and a quarter size tin of tune fish (oil based) not the brine, it works a treat... Well so they tell me :) If you have caught any fish from Bradford Lodge please fee free to post them in and I will display them on this page.

Bolton Anglers are looking for Water Bailiffs for Bradford Lodge, if you feel you could offer your services to the association please feel free to contact the Head Bailiff and we will endeavour to contact you supplying all the information you need to know.

Thanks.