Fishing in Ashford: waters near you
8 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Ashford. Closest first.
The lowdown on Ashford waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Ashford, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Cackle Hill Lakes (about 3 miles), Conningbrook Lakes (about 4 miles) and Chequertree Fishery (about 4 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, catfish, perch, tench, bream, chub, roach, eel on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Ashford, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Ashford
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Fisheries near Ashford
Biddenden
Cackle Hill Lakes
Cackle Hill Lakes
Biddenden · 3 lakes on site
Cackle Hill Lakes has three waters: two specimen lakes for big carp and catfish, plus a smaller Mixed Lake with a broader coarse-fish line-up. Properly equipped too, with toilets, showers, parking, tackle shop and cafe on site.
72%Conningbrook Lakes
Ashford · 3 lakes on site
Conningbrook Lakes is a proper Kent gravel-pit venue with a sizeable main lake, island, points, bays and reported carp over 40lb. It is membership-only, so this is one for Mid Kent Fisheries members rather than casual day-ticket anglers.
72%Chequertree Fishery
Ashford · 1 lakes on site
Chequertree Fishery at Bethersden offers three lakes, a proper mix of coarse fish and a licensed clubhouse for a brew. Book and pay before travelling, and check trout availability before planning a fly-fishing trip.
67%Royal Military Canal – Appledore Stretch
Appledore · 1 lakes on site
Royal Military Canal – Appledore Road Bridge Venue 10 is a reed-lined, weedy canal stretch near Appledore, with carp, bream, tench, roach and more in the mix. It is dawn-to-dusk fishing under Rother Fishery Association rules, with a permit needed before you drop in.
72%Royal Military Canal
Hythe · 4 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing across more than 13 miles of CPAS-controlled water, with mixed coarse fish and some reported carp and pike lumps. Day tickets are available, but mapped exclusions, a members-only section and local rowing restrictions mean picking the right stretch matters.
80%Royal Military Canal – Hythe Stretch
Hythe · 4 lakes on site
A proper canal stretch with over 13 miles of CPAS-controlled water, solid mixed fish and some cracking targets. Day tickets cover eligible sections, but the West Hythe Bridge to West Hythe Dam stretch is members-only.
Marden, near Maidstone
Monk Lakes
Monk Lakes
Marden, near Maidstone · 3 lakes on site
One of the south east's largest coarse fisheries — a 120-acre complex with pleasure and specimen lakes plus a stretch of the River Beult.
77%Hartley Lands Fishery
Cranbrook · 7 lakes on site
Hartley Lands has six lakes and a pond, with everything from beginner-friendly carp fishing to a proper specimen hunt. Angler limits on four waters, mixed coarse options and selected night fishing give you plenty to choose from.