Moss Farm Fisheries Farm Shop & Cafe

interesting urban located group of ponds in Irlam. Just off the A57 Manchester to Liverpool road and not far from Makro. The ponds are named after the owners grandchildren and I was advised to fish Lily’s pond which is carp and tench. Traffic awareness is a must if visiting this set of fisheries as the roads are a nightmare of traffic queues on and off the motorway network. Now the owner not only advised Lily’s pond but also a specific peg and it did not disappoint at all with a carp first cast. Bait of the day was sweetcorn. Wafters did nothing, pellets also worked well. 9 carp from juvenile to 4lb in this short half day session…. Left at 3pm and did avoid the traffic. Q: Would I fish here again? A: Yes but definitely I would set out very very early to miss the traffic

Due to the train strike, I had to hang around Manchester as took my son to work and was waiting to pick him. Thought I would “waste my time” at Moss Farm. Had a great days fishing. Parked right next to the peg. Pegs were well maintained and the site was scrupulously clean. Chose one of the pleasure lakes. Caught Skimmer Bream, F1 and Mirror Carp consistently throughout the day. The bailiff was friendly - always a bonus. The day flew by. I will be returning.