Fishing in Hawkhurst: waters near you
14 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Hawkhurst. Closest first.
The lowdown on Hawkhurst waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Hawkhurst, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Hawkhurst Fishery (about 1 mile), Hawkhurst Fish Farm (about 1 mile) and Hartley Lands Fishery (about 4 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, catfish, tench, roach, perch, pike, bream, rudd 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 Hawkhurst, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Hawkhurst
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Fisheries near Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst Fishery
Hawkhurst Fishery
Hawkhurst · 7 lakes on site
Hawkhurst Fish Farm is a proper multi-lake complex near Hawkhurst, with everything from bitey Match Lake sessions to hefty carp and catfish waters. There’s a cracking spread of swims, prices and styles, although the rules are fairly tight.
76%Hawkhurst Fish Farm
Hawkhurst · 7 lakes on site
Hawkhurst Fish Farm has a proper spread of fishing, from beginner-friendly Junior Lakes to book-ahead carp and catfish waters. Pick your lake carefully: tickets, booking arrangements and junior access vary across the site.
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.
71%Bewl Water
Lamberhurst · 1 lakes on site
Bewl Water is a proper big-water option near Lamberhurst: an 800-acre reservoir with regularly stocked rainbow trout, bank fly-fishing and boat fishing. Pike and perch add a seasonal predator angle, but check dates and the boat booking total before committing.
74%Elphicks Fisheries
Horsmonden · 7 lakes on site
Seven pre-booked Wealden carp lakes near Horsmonden, from a tough, low-stock specimen water to easier runs lakes for juniors and families.
78%Elphicks Fishery
Tonbridge · 7 lakes on site
Elphicks is a proper Kent carp complex with seven lakes, from big-fish waters pushing 50lb-plus to more affordable mixed fishing on Kettles and Sandwich. Everything is pre-booked, so get your Swimbooker booking sorted before travelling.
77%Wylands Farm Fishery
Battle · 8 lakes on site
Wylands Farm near Battle gives you nine lakes to choose from, with carp, catfish and mixed coarse fishing across a 154-acre site. There’s a café, tackle shop and overnight options too — just don’t turn up without prebooking.
73%Orchard Place Farm Fishing
Paddock Wood · 8 lakes on site
Orchard Place Farm near Paddock Wood has 13 lakes, with carp and catfish sessions on one side and match-style pleasure fishing on the other. There are some proper lumps advertised, but specimen swims need booking by phone and the booking page currently says no matches.
83%Orchard Place Farm Fishery
Borden · 8 lakes on site
Orchard Place Farm Fishery is a sizeable Kent complex with 13 lakes, proper carp and catfish waters, plus match and silver-fish options. There’s a good spread of ticket lengths, solid on-site facilities and plenty of island-lined swims to get your head around.
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.
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.
Frant
Frant Lakes
Frant Lakes
Frant · 8 lakes on site
Frant Lakes is a cracking eight-lake complex on the Kent/East Sussex border, with six day-ticket waters and two specimen lakes holding the biggest carp. Proper flexible fishing, but booking ahead and checking the swim situation is essential.
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.
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.