Local fishing,
Local escape.
A peaceful escape in the heart of the Shropshire countryside. Quality fishing, natural surroundings, everyone welcome.
Unhurried fishing, the way it should be
Hammersley Pools is a small, freshly renovated coarse fishery on a farm in the heart of Ashley, a village near Market Drayton. After a full restoration, the pool reopened in 2026 for anglers who would rather fish somewhere peaceful than shoulder to shoulder on a busy commercial complex.
We keep numbers deliberately low, so there is always room to spread out and enjoy the day.
Well stocked, well spaced
An intimate, well-proportioned pool with level, well-spaced pegs around three of its banks. Big enough to give every angler room, small enough to feel calm. Reserve a place and pick your peg on arrival.
- Carp into double figures, with quality silvers alongside
- Float, feeder or pole — it all fishes well here
- A second, larger pool is planned to open in 2027
- EA rod licence required for everyone aged 13 and over
What you’ll be fishing for
The Twelve
Most days you could count the other anglers on one hand. We cap every session at twelve pegs — no more — so the bank stays quiet and the fishing stays good. The pegs run around three sides; the narrow far bank is kept clear. Book ahead and your place is held.
When we’re open
Friday–Monday · dawn till dusk
We are running a phased timetable through our first season, and will add more days as we settle in. Keep an eye here, or on Facebook, for the latest.
Simple, fair pricing
Groups & matches: reserve several pegs, or the whole pool, in one booking. Get in touch for rates.
Easy to reach, easy to park
You will find us on the farm in the centre of Ashley, a village a few minutes from Market Drayton. There is level parking a short walk from the water, and full directions come with your booking confirmation.
- Free on-site parking
- Gate: ///cubs.airports.drifters (what3words)
A few simple rules
- Barbless hooks only
- Unhooking mat and landing net required — dip your net on arrival
- No keepnets without prior arrangement
- No nuts, and no unsuitable or untested baits
- Take all litter home; leave your peg as you found it
- Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult
- Valid EA rod licence required (13 and over)
- No night fishing during our first season
Reserve your place
Book online and pay by card, or pay at the gate by scanning our QR code. Every session is capped at twelve, so booking ahead guarantees your spot.
Payments handled securely by Square.
Get in touch
Questions about a booking or the fishing? We are happy to help.
bookings@hammersley-pools.co.uk
Find us on Facebook for catch photos and opening updates.