Fishing in Horsham: waters near you
11 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Horsham. Closest first.
The lowdown on Horsham waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Horsham, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Furnace Lakes (about 2 miles), Furnace Lakes Fishery (about 2 miles) and Sumners Ponds Fishery (about 2 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, catfish, bream, tench, perch, roach, rudd, pike 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 Horsham, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Horsham
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Fisheries near Horsham
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
78%Alderwood Ponds
Steyning · 3 lakes on site
Alderwood Ponds is a family-run coarse fishery near Steyning, with three waters, reported carp to 38lb 8oz and day tickets from £15. There’s disabled access at Dave’s Pond, proper facilities on site and a clear set of carp-care rules.
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.
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.
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.
74%Passies Pond
Lancing · 3 lakes on site
Passies Pond at Church Farm, near Lancing, has three lakes for pleasure and match fishing, plus Main Lake nights if you fancy a longer session. There’s a tackle shop, toilets and a café most days, but read the tackle and bait rules before loading the car.