Fishing near Retford, England

England puts Retford inside Nottinghamshire. The place runs to some 22,023 residents. Nearest to furthest: 28 miles brings you to Redmires to the west. Redmires has a hard edge and little natural cover, so wind and light decide the day. The list leans heavily on held water. Read the weed line before anything else. Ice comes and goes from one winter to the next. Nothing here is dependable in winter. Redmires has mapped parking, which saves a long carry. Licences are state-wide, but access rules are local. Some are open bank, others are held privately. It works better as a base than as a bank. None of this needs a boat, though one opens up the bigger water. The nearest water changes with the season more than the distance does. Between Retford and Redmires there is nothing else worth stopping for....