Fishing Lakes in Ilkeston

Ilkeston's page of fishing lakes runs to four venues, and between them there's a clear split between reservoir and pond fishing. Coppice Reservoir and Mapperley Reservoir account for the larger stillwaters, while Osbornes Pond and Shipley Lake offer a smaller-scale alternative for anyone not wanting a full reservoir outing. All four are listed for Ilkeston itself, so there's no need to travel further afield to get a choice of water sizes.

For those willing to look beyond the town, Derby has its own page with three listed venues. But within Ilkeston, these four give a reasonable spread to choose from, whether the plan is a day on open reservoir water or something more modest at one of the ponds. Nothing here is ranked or recommended above another; the four are simply what's listed for this area, and the reservoir-versus-pond split is likely the main thing that will decide where to start.