Fishing in Maidstone: waters near you
10 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Maidstone. Closest first.
The lowdown on Maidstone waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Maidstone, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are River Medway (about 1 mile), Monk Lakes (about 5 miles) and Orchard Place Farm Fishery (about 7 miles).
Between them you'll find chub, bream, roach, barbel, pike, carp, catfish, tench 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 Maidstone, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Maidstone
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Fisheries near Maidstone
Maidstone
River Medway
River Medway
Maidstone · 4 lakes on site
A proper mixed River Medway venue around Maidstone, controlled by Maidstone Victory Angling Society. There’s shallow, snaggy-looking river fishing, deeper winter water, bream, chub, roach, carp, barbel and cracking pike potential.
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.
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.
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.
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%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.
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.
Dartford
Horton Kirby Angling Club Lakes
Horton Kirby Angling Club Lakes
Dartford · 4 lakes on site
Horton Kirby is DDAPS’s members-only venue in Dartford, with four named lakes and a section of the River Darent. There’s proper variety here, from 30lb-plus carp and big tench to pike, bream, perch and roach.