Fishing in Cranleigh: waters near you

14 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Cranleigh, plus 2 river stretches across Surrey. Closest first.

The lowdown on Cranleigh waters

Right then — if you're after a bite near Cranleigh, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Willinghurst Fishery (about 1 mile), Godalming Navigation (about 5 miles) and Furnace Lakes Fishery (about 6 miles).

Between them you'll find carp, perch, crucian, barbel, chub, roach, pike, rudd on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.

Fancy running water? Surrey has 2 checked river stretches with who holds the rights, how to get a ticket or club book, and live river levels. Rivers fish to their own rhythm, so check the level before you set off.

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 Cranleigh, or brush up with a free fishing course.

Map of waters near Cranleigh

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Fisheries near Cranleigh

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Willinghurst Fishery

Cranleigh · 8 lakes on site

Willinghurst has a proper spread of carp, mixed coarse and match fishing, with 12 lakes listed and Main Lake carp advertised to 40lb. Turn up and buy your ticket onsite, but check which lake fits your plans before loading the car.

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Godalming Navigation

Godalming · 3 lakes on site

Godalming Navigation is a varied River Wey venue managed by Godalming Angling Society, with roughly 8 miles of river and navigation fishing from Eashing towards Guildford. Expect proper mixed fishing, with barbel, chub, perch, pike and plenty of smaller river species in the mix.

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Furnace Lakes Fishery

Horsham · 6 lakes on site

Furnace Lakes near Horsham promotes specimen carp and catfish fishing, but only Furnace Lake and Hyes Lake are currently open. It’s registered anglers only, so sort your registration, booking and current terms before loading the motor.

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Furnace Lakes

Slinfold · 6 lakes on site

Furnace Lakes is a proper West Sussex specimen venue on the Surrey border, with Furnace Lake and Hyes Lake currently open to registered anglers by booking. The complex is known for big carp and seriously hefty catfish, but check the current lake rules before setting off.

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Old Bury Hill Lakes

Westcott, near Dorking · 3 lakes on site

A 200-year-old Surrey estate fishery that moved from day tickets to members-only access in 2023 — still open to anyone who joins, just not as a casual day ticket.

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Bury Hill Fisheries

Dorking · 3 lakes on site

Bury Hill Fisheries is a members-only venue near Dorking with three current lakes: Bonds, Milton and Temple. There’s general and specimen coarse fishing on the first two, plus a dedicated specimen carp lake advertising carp over 40 lb.

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Newdigate Farms Estate Fishery

Dorking · 8 lakes on site

Newdigate Farms Estate offers seven day-ticket lakes, from mixed coarse waters to dedicated carp and tench options. Bean’s advertised carp to 45lb and Copse Meadow’s female tench to 10lb catch the eye, but there’s plenty here beyond chasing lumps.

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Sumners Ponds Fishery

Horsham · 5 lakes on site

Five coarse waters, a proper mix of species and a dedicated specimen lake make Sumners Ponds a handy shout near Horsham. Just pick your water carefully: Sumners Lake has tighter access rules than the other four.

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Sumners Ponds

Barns Green · 5 lakes on site

Sumners Ponds is a cracking West Sussex fishery with five coarse waters, from beginner-friendly Farm Pond through to specimen carp lakes holding fish reported to around 35–45lb. There’s decent on-site kit too, including toilets, showers, parking, a café and lakeside accommodation.

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Basingstoke Canal

Woking · 1 lakes on site

Proper canal fishing through Woking, with mixed coarse species and £5 adult day permits. It’s towpath-only, catch-and-release fishing, and the Town Wharf access reference isn’t permission to drop a line there.

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Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch

Woking · 1 lakes on site

A proper urban-and-rural canal stretch around Woking and Horsell, with towpath access and a healthy self-stocked coarse-fish population. Day permits start at £3, but you’ll need both the canal permit and an Environment Agency rod licence before wetting a line.

Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch
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Willow Park Fishery

Aldershot · 4 lakes on site

Willow Park is a four-lake, 22-acre complex near Aldershot, with overnight carp fishing, mixed coarse lakes and a beginner-friendly Stock Pond. There’s a café and tackle shop too — just watch the different age rules and ticket arrangements between lakes.

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Gold Valley Lakes

Aldershot · 3 lakes on site

A well-regarded, 32-acre, five-lake day-ticket complex in Aldershot, self-described as 'Voted UK's Best Commercial Fishery', with carp to 30lb and strong, mostly positive review sentiment.

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Wey Navigation

Weybridge · 2 lakes on site

A proper narrow canal venue around Weybridge, with roach, chub, bream, perch and dace among the usual suspects. It’s club- and association-controlled, so sort the right ticket before setting up.

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