Fishing in Swanley: waters near you
23 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Swanley. Closest first.
The lowdown on Swanley waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Swanley, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Swan Valley Lakes (about 1 mile), Sandhurst Lake (about 1 mile) and Yateley East Fishery (about 1 mile).
Between them you'll find carp, tench, bream, roach, pike, perch, catfish, crucian 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 Swanley, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Swanley
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Fisheries near Swanley
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.
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.
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.
77%Holme Grange Fishery
Wokingham · 1 lakes on site
Holme Grange Fishery is a friendly, all-year venue near Wokingham with one principal lake, carp to around 36lb and a useful mix of coarse species. It suits beginners, families and anglers after a proper carp lump without needing a syndicate ticket.
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.
72%Dinton Pastures
Hurst, near Wokingham · 2 lakes on site
A council-run Thames Valley gravel-pit complex with genuine day-ticket access on White Swan and the River Loddon, plus two long-waiting-list members-only specimen lakes.
72%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.
Riseley
Wellington Country Park Fishery
Wellington Country Park Fishery
Riseley · 2 lakes on site
Wellington Country Park Fishery is a proper syndicate venue near Riseley, with a main lake known for big carp and a smaller lake with tighter access. Seven carp over 50 lb are claimed, but applications and the waiting list are currently closed.
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.
Wokingham
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Wokingham · 5 lakes on site
Dinton Pastures is a cracking 350-acre country park with a proper mix of coarse fishing, from casual day-ticket roach and carp sessions to specimen-group waters and a river stretch with barbel, chub, perch and pike. Just remember: Longmoor Lake is at California Country Park, not the main Dinton site.
74%Royal Berkshire Fishery
Windsor · 3 lakes on site
Three island lakes, a specimen option and plenty of mixed coarse fishing: Royal Berkshire Fishery has a cracking spread for different sorts of day out. There’s a café, tackle and bait shops too — just bring cash and check the hours before travelling.
72%Finch Farm Fishery
Maidenhead · 3 lakes on site
Finch Farm has three sheltered lakes near Maidenhead, with mixed coarse fishing, carp and a dedicated Cat Lake. Day tickets are bought on the bank, while overnight sessions need arranging ahead.
69%Basingstoke Canal
Woking · 1 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing through Woking, with mixed coarse species and £5 adult day permits. It’s towpath-only, catch-and-release fishing, and the Town Wharf access reference isn’t permission to drop a line there.
Woking
Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch
Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch
Woking · 1 lakes on site
A proper urban-and-rural canal stretch around Woking and Horsell, with towpath access and a healthy self-stocked coarse-fish population. Day permits start at £3, but you’ll need both the canal permit and an Environment Agency rod licence before wetting a line.
Theale
Theale Fisheries
Theale Fisheries
Theale · 3 lakes on site
Theale Fisheries is a secluded Berkshire complex of three mature gravel-pit waters beside the River Kennet. Island Lake is the bookable day-ticket water, while Theale 1 and Theale 2 are syndicate-only.
68%Thorpe Lea Fishery
Egham · 1 lakes on site
Thorpe Lea is an 18-acre specimen carp lake with 38 swims, islands and weed patches, and a fishery claim of over 2,000 carp. It’s advance booking only with a 24-hour minimum, so think proper overnight session rather than a cheeky few hours.
73%Twynersh Fishing Complex
Chertsey · 4 lakes on site
An old Surrey gravel-works complex with eight pits on 44 acres — five open to day tickets, two members-only and one bookable exclusive lake.
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.
72%Wraysbury Lakes
Wraysbury · 3 lakes on site
Wraysbury Lakes is a proper big-water carp setup near Wraysbury, Berkshire, operated by RK Leisure. It’s membership-led rather than a casual walk-in day-ticket venue, with several sizeable waters and some serious carp pedigree.
Aldermaston
Court Farm Fishing Lakes
Court Farm Fishing Lakes
Aldermaston · 3 lakes on site
Court Farm Fishing Lakes is a three-lake coarse fishery near Aldermaston, with easy-access lakes for mixed fishing and a proper specimen water holding more than 200 double-figure carp. It runs on annual tickets only, with no day tickets available.
Weybridge
Wey Navigation
Wey Navigation
Weybridge · 2 lakes on site
A proper narrow canal venue around Weybridge, with roach, chub, bream, perch and dace among the usual suspects. It’s club- and association-controlled, so sort the right ticket before setting up.
74%Westfield Fishery
Marlow · 2 lakes on site
Westfield is a compact, feature-filled carp venue at Medmenham, between Marlow and Henley, with eight swims and a coarse stream also advertised. Advance booking is essential, whether you're sorting a day session or a proper fishing break with the lake to yourselves.