Fishing in Dorking: waters near you
12 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Dorking, plus 2 river stretches across Surrey. Closest first.
The lowdown on Dorking waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Dorking, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Bury Hill Fisheries (about 2 miles), Newdigate Farms Estate Fishery (about 2 miles) and Old Bury Hill Lakes (about 3 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, tench, crucian, roach, rudd, perch, catfish, pike 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 Dorking, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Dorking
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Fisheries near Dorking
74%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.
74%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.
71%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.
73%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.
72%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.
55%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.
Barns Green
Sumners Ponds
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.
75%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.
Godalming
Godalming Navigation
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.
69%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.
Woking
Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch
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.
Weybridge
Wey Navigation
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.
River stretches in Surrey
Runnymede River Thames fishing stretch
River Thames · Day ticket
A cracking National Trust day-ticket stretch on the broad River Thames beside Runnymede’s floodplain meadow. It’s a properly historic setting, with riverside paths, trees, moorings and the Magna Carta landscape all adding to the scene.
Species not listed by the club.
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Chertsey Camping and Caravanning Club Site Thames stretch
River Thames · Campsite users only
A quiet little Thames-side fishing stretch at The Camping and Caravanning Club’s Chertsey site, tucked beside the campsite near Chertsey Bridge. It’s for people staying on site rather than general public day-ticket anglers, with fishing available from June to March and a proper £3 adult daily fee in 2026.
Species not listed by the club.
Checked 6 Oct 2026