Fishery Management Software

The Smarter Way to Manage Your Fishery

Sell tickets, manage pegs, verify arrivals with QR, keep clean records and promote your lakes — all in one secure, mobile-first platform built for UK fishery owners.

QR tickets & bailiff app
Live peg availability
Free to start
Run Your Day-Ticket Fishery Like a Business

Everything Commercial Fisheries Need

Built for commercial fisheries handling high footfall, multiple lakes and daily operations. Sell tickets, manage bailiffs, track catches and grow your reputation — all from one platform.

Day Ticket Sales with QR Codes

Sell day tickets online with instant QR delivery. Anglers book from their phone and arrive ready to fish — no queuing at the gate.

Peg Bookings & Availability

Let anglers pre-book specific pegs or swims. Show real-time availability across all your lakes with maps and peg descriptions.

Bailiff Patrol System

GPS-tracked patrols, QR scan logs and incident reporting. Know who checked which lake, when, and what issues arose.

Multiple Lake Management

Manage 2, 5 or 10+ lakes from one account. Each gets its own rules, species, pegs, pricing and bailiff assignments.

Night Fishing Permits

Separate night fishing passes with their own pricing, rules and capacity limits. Track overnight occupancy across all waters.

Session Limit Rules

Set maximum session lengths, rod limits and rest periods. Enforce fair use automatically without confrontation.

Bait Rules per Lake

Publish bait restrictions by lake — no nuts, barbless only, boilie limits. Anglers acknowledge rules before their session.

Match Hosting

Host club matches and open matches on your lakes. Peg allocation, entry fees, weigh-ins and results — all managed through the platform.

Guest Passes

Regular customers can bring guests with controlled pass limits. Track usage and ensure all visitors are registered and rule-aware.

Financial Dashboards & Reports

Track income by lake, by day, by ticket type. Stripe payments with automatic reconciliation and exportable reports.

Online Shop

Sell bait, tackle and merchandise alongside tickets. Manage inventory, process orders and offer click-and-collect for the tackle shop.

Website with Lake Info & Rules

Professional fishery website with individual lake pages, species info, rules, maps and photo galleries. SEO-ready from day one.

Catch Records & Leaderboards

Anglers submit catches with photos. Display leaderboards by species, lake or weight. Build social proof and community engagement.

Weather Integration

Display live weather conditions on your website and booking pages. Help anglers plan visits and set expectations.

Social Media Automation

Auto-post catch reports, events and availability to your social channels. Stay active online without the daily effort.

Push Notifications

Notify anglers about closures, match results, special offers and restocking events. Reach your audience instantly.

Equipment Hire

Offer rod hire, bivvy hire and boat hire alongside bookings. Manage inventory and track hire income separately.

Species Management

Catalogue the species in each lake with photos, records and stocking history. Help anglers choose the right water for their target.

Why Commercial Fisheries Run on ClubNest

Commercial fisheries deal with high footfall, paper tickets, bailiff enforcement struggles, double-bookings, and no real-time peg availability. Walk-up only models leave money on the table. Anglers arrive to find their favourite peg taken. Paper day tickets get forged or shared.

ClubNest provides online day ticket sales with QR codes, real-time peg availability, and a bailiff patrol system with GPS and scan logs. Anglers book and pay before they arrive. You know exactly who's on which peg. Bailiffs scan QR codes for instant verification — no more disputes.

Fisheries using ClubNest see 200%+ booking increases. No more walk-up only — members and visitors book and pay 24/7 from their phone. Fill quieter midweek days with targeted promotions. Revenue tracking shows you exactly which lakes and pegs generate the most income.

2.5% of every day ticket and booking funds junior angling. That's 50% of our entire fee reinvested into grassroots coaching, tackle grants and getting young people fishing. Your fishery is actively growing the next generation of anglers with every transaction.

How It Works

From signup to fully operational in days

1. Sign Up Free

Create your account in under 2 minutes. No credit card required.

2. Configure

Set up your lakes, pegs, pricing and bait rules.

3. Add Data

Import existing data or start fresh — we help for free.

4. Go Live

Your fishery is ready. Anglers can book pegs and buy tickets immediately.

Free Download

Present to Your Fishery Team

Download our free guide covering day tickets, peg management, bailiff tools, and revenue growth. Everything your team needs to understand how ClubNest transforms fishery operations.

Perfect for sharing with your management team, bailiffs and partners. Clear, honest information — no sales pressure.

  • Day ticket & booking walkthrough
  • Peg management features
  • Bailiff patrol tools explained
  • Revenue growth strategies
  • How 50% goes back to junior angling

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ClubNest free for fisheries?

Yes. No monthly fees, no setup costs. We only charge 5% when you process payments online — and 2.5% of every transaction goes directly into junior angling programmes. If you don't take payments through ClubNest, it's free forever.

How do day tickets with QR work?

Anglers buy tickets online and receive instant QR codes. They can save to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Bailiffs scan with their phone for instant verification — valid ticket, correct date, correct lake. No forgery possible.

Can anglers book specific pegs?

Yes. Real-time availability calendar shows which pegs are free. Anglers book directly — conflicts are automatically prevented. You can offer premium pegs at higher prices or keep some as first-come walk-up only.

What bailiff tools are included?

GPS patrol logging, QR permit scanning, incident reporting with photos, and full audit trails. Bailiffs use their own phone — no special equipment needed. Works offline with patchy signal.

Can we manage multiple lakes?

Yes. Each lake gets its own rules, pegs, bait restrictions, pricing and capacity limits. Anglers see availability per lake and book accordingly. Revenue reporting breaks down by lake too.

Night fishing — how does it work?

Separate night fishing permits with session limits. You control maximum consecutive nights, require advance booking, and set specific night pegs. All enforced automatically by the system.

Can we sell tackle and bait online?

Yes. Built-in shop with product variants, stock management and online ordering. Anglers can pre-order bait alongside their day ticket booking for collection on arrival.

What about match hosting?

Full match management available — peg draws, weigh-ins, live results and league points. Host club matches, open matches and commercial events. Online entry with payment collection.

Ready to modernise your fishery?

Join fishery owners using Clubnest to turn bookings, peg management and compliance into a simple digital process. Free to start — no card required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Here are the answers.

Can I sell day tickets and permits online?

Yes. ClubNest includes a full QR ticket and permit system. Anglers buy online, receive a digital ticket with a QR code, and your bailiffs can scan to verify on the bank.

Does it work for multi-lake fisheries?

Absolutely. You can configure multiple waters, each with their own rules, pricing, capacity limits and availability calendars.

Can anglers book specific swims?

Yes. The swim booking system lets you map your pegs, set availability windows, and allow anglers to reserve in advance or on the day.

How do payments work for fisheries?

Payments go directly to your Stripe account. ClubNest takes 5% of each transaction. Half goes to junior angling. No monthly fees or lock-in.

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