The lakes are big. Very big. And so is the shop, with a very large range of fishing gear and clothing. A shop for serious fishing people. There is also a nursery lake and a lake you can hire privately for a group. There is a railway station nearby.
September 2023
Full of flyfishing equipment and very knowledable staff. Buy most of my fishing gear here
July 2023
Very knowledgeable staff, who take time to explain & demonstrate the products.I had a very nice experience buying a new fly rod.I would recomend a visit if you intend to buy a new rod, as you will be allowed to try many different types.
Our Reading store forms the hub of the Sportfish Game Fishing Centre and offers 1500 square feet of retail space amidst 45 acres of delightful Berkshire countryside, including the famous Haywards Farm and Hobby Lakes, two of the finest trout fisheries in the UK.
At the Sportfish Game Fishing Centre our team offers the very best in single and double-handed casting tuition, stillwater trout fishing days and residential UK courses and can advise on all aspect of tackle selection to ensure you are fully prepared for all your game and lure fishing needs.
We carry an extensive range of products, including tackle, clothing and accessories from the biggest brands in fishing plus you can test cast your chance a range of rods and lines on the lake!
