Fishing Festivals at White Acres
Angling holidays are all about relaxing in tranquil surroundings by the water... but they don't have to be. While you're here, you can try your luck in our weekly resident matches or catch some festival action. See below for details of our upcoming festivals and matches.
If you’re interested in booking one of the matches available during your stay, you can contact us directly. Whether you’re looking to taking part in a festival or just one of the weekly matches at White Acres, you can do so by calling the park on 01726 862 526.
Festival Dates
March 2024
FRENZEE Festival (fishing 11th March to 15th March)
120 anglers of mixed ages fishing for 5 days, Monday to Friday.
DYNAMITE BAIT Festival (fishing 18th March to 22nd March)
120 anglers of mixed ages fishing for 5 days, Monday to Friday.
April 2024
GURU Festival (fishing 15th April to 19th April)
120 anglers of mixed ages fishing for 5 days, Monday to Friday.
CLUB ANGLER Festival (fishing 29th April to 3rd May)
96 anglers of mixed ages fishing for 4 days, Monday to Thursday.
May 2024
VETERANS Festival (fishing 20th May to 24th May)72 anglers of 55 years and older fishing for 4 days, Monday to Thursday.
September 2024
Maver Festival (fishing 30th September to 4th October)
120 anglers of mixed ages fishing for 5 days, Monday to Friday.
October 2024
Preston Innovations Festival (fishing 7th October to 11th October)^
120 anglers of mixed ages fishing for 5 days, Monday to Friday.
Parkdean Masters 12th October
24 competitors all fishing a one-off match on Jenny’s Lake for £15,000.
Sponsored by Parkdean Resorts.
November 2024
VETERANS Festival (fishing 4th November to 8th November)
100 anglers of 55 years and older fishing for 5 days, Monday to Friday.
DRENNAN Festival (fishing 13th November to 17th November)
GARBOLINO Festival (fishing 25th November to 29th November)
84 anglers of mixes age fishing for 5 days, Monday to Friday.
Weekly Residents Match
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please pick up a copy of our fisheries information booklet when you pick up your permits or book onto our residents matches, inside are a copy of the competition rules!
For all our residents matches the draw will be done in advance and posted online between 8am & 8.30am on the morning of the match, please go to the White Acres fisheries Facebook page, go to the group section, and click on the group “match results” this is where you will find your peg in the morning and the results after the match
*You must be in possession of a weekly fishing permit to book onto our residents matches.
*Please note we are unable to hire out keepnets for these events.
*You must be in possession of an environment agencies rod license.
Monday Residents Gold Match
Open to all regular open match anglers however you cannot fish the bronze match as well as the gold match. Please book onto the match by the Sunday at 1pm at the latest.
Entry cost for this match is £20 and it’s a 100% pay-out.
Fishing times are 10.30am to 3.30pm.
Wednesday Residents Bronze Match
Only open to club anglers, you cannot enter the bronze match if you have won a 30-peg match in the last 5 years, if you’re a sponsored by a major tackle or bait company. Please book onto the match by the Tuesday at 1pm at the latest.
Entry cost for this match is £10 and it’s a 100% pay-out.
Fishing times are 10.30am to 3.30pm.
Thursday Residents All In Match
Open to all anglers that are residents on park. Please book onto the match by the Wednesday at 1pm at the latest.
Entry cost for this match is £20 and it’s a 100% pay-out.
Fishing times are 10.30am to 3.30pm.
Rules & Regulations
- There is a maximum of two anglers allowed in a four berth accommodation, three in a six berth and four in an eight berth
- To fish you must hold a current NRA licence
- Landing nets are compulsory on all lakes
- Keepnets are only permitted at matches and you must provide your own
- Adults are classed as those aged 16 and over for pricing
- Family permit is for 2 related adults and up to 3 juniors
- Permits cost more on park. Book in advance to save
- Lake restrictions may apply during festivals
Festival and weekly resident matches are subject to availability and entry fee. You must be in possession of a weekly permit to take part in the weekly resident matches.
^Anglers must qualify on a White Acres event for the Preston Innovations Festival. Places on this festival cannot be booked.
^^Accommodation for winners’ week is up to the value of £250, limited to one holiday per person. Subject to terms and conditions. Upgrades are available at request and the difference in value will need to be paid 10 weeks before the arrival date or in full if after the 10 weeks. All privately booked customers who have qualified require a £99 deposit. Dates subject to change.