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

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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.

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A view of Willow Park Fishery72%

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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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A view of Willinghurst Fishery73%

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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A view of Yateley West Fishery74%

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.

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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.

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