Fishing in Farnham: waters near you
13 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Farnham, plus 2 river stretches across Surrey. Closest first.
The lowdown on Farnham waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Farnham, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Farnham Angling Society Frensham Ponds (about 1 mile), Willow Park Fishery (about 7 miles) and Gold Valley Lakes (about 7 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, tench, rudd, pike, perch, roach, bream, barbel 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 Farnham, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Farnham
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Fisheries near Farnham
Farnham
Farnham Angling Society Frensham Ponds
Farnham Angling Society Frensham Ponds
Farnham · 2 lakes on site
Frensham Great and Little Ponds are proper old-school Surrey waters for Farnham Angling Society members, with carp, big tench, specimen rudd, perch and pike in the mix. No day tickets, so this one is firmly syndicate-only.
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.
72%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.
Farnborough
Hollybush Lane Lakes
Hollybush Lane Lakes
Farnborough · 7 lakes on site
Hollybush Lane Lakes is a traditional wooded gravel-pit fishery near Farnborough, with three principal well-stocked lakes and further waters in the wider site. Carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd and pike are reported, with day-ticket fishing listed on Station Lake and Pit 2.
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.
Odiham
Basingstoke Canal – Odiham Stretch
Basingstoke Canal – Odiham Stretch
Odiham · 1 lakes on site
A cracking canal stretch around Odiham, North Warnborough and Greywell, with a healthy self-stocked coarse-fish population and very reasonable permit prices. It is towpath-only, catch-and-release fishing, with a proper close season and a few rules to get your head around.
70%Swan Valley Lakes
Swanley · 1 lakes on site
Swan Valley Lakes near Blackwater, Camberley is a mature specimen carp syndicate lake, with a roughly 9-acre main lake, 32 designated swims and some serious carp on the menu. Day and night fishing are reported, but current booking details need checking with Paul Bloomfield.
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.
71%Sandhurst Lake
Sandhurst · 1 lakes on site
Sandhurst Lake is a 14-acre specimen carp venue on Swan Lane, near Sandhurst and listed by the fishery with a Yateley, Hampshire postal address. It offers pre-booked 23-hour day tickets, serious carp fishing and a proper chance of a 40lb-plus lump.
Yateley
Yateley East Fishery
Yateley East Fishery
Yateley · 5 lakes on site
Yateley East Complex is a proper multi-water venue near Yateley, with specialist carp fishing on Copse and Match Lakes, mixed fishing on Nursery and Summer Pit, plus a seasonal stretch of the River Blackwater.
Sandhurst
Tri-Lakes
Tri-Lakes
Sandhurst · 2 lakes on site
Tri-Lakes is a two-lake coarse fishery and country-park complex on Yateley Road, Sandhurst. The large lake is the carp water, while the smaller lake is aimed mainly at pike fishing — but current ticket prices, opening times and availability need checking before you set off.
74%Yateley West Fishery
Yateley · 4 lakes on site
Yateley West is a proper private specimen-carp complex near Yateley, with four very different waters. Car Park, North and Split are membership waters, while Pads Lake is booked by visiting groups through Yateley Angling Centre.
Yateley
Yateley Match Lake
Yateley Match Lake
Yateley · 1 lakes on site
Yateley Match Lake is a mature 13.8-acre gravel pit in Farnham Angling Society’s Yateley East Complex, with carp, catfish, tench, bream and perch. It’s a season-ticket water with three islands, night fishing and bait boats allowed.
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