Sumners Ponds

Yes. It is described as a beginner-friendly water.

Yes. Farm Pond has a purpose-built accessible platform with a ramp and three priority swims.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Farm Pond that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

carp, crucian, bream, tench.

Around Not published acres. A friendly starter pond with accessible fishing and a good mixed bag..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Farm Pond further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Sumners Ponds before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

Yes — Farm Pond is on the day ticket. Tickets: Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — adult, one rod £12; Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — adult, two rods £14; Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — concession or junior, one rod £8; Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — concession or junior, two rods £11; Betty’s Lake — two rods, all anglers £18; Betty’s Lake — third rod £3 additional, subject to bailiff discretion; Full membership £360; Concession membership £320; Half membership £195; Concession half membership £160; Night swim session £10 per 24-hour session (last checked 2026-10-06).

It's seasonal — Night fishing is available to members and may be available on selected swims by advance arrangement. Night swims are reported as Sunday to Thursday only, with 48 hours’ notice; confirm before travelling.

Good for: Beginners, juniors and anglers wanting straightforward mixed fishing; Anglers needing an accessible platform and easier bank access. Less suited to: Specimen hunters after the venue’s biggest carp.

It is approximately 2 acres.

Barbel, chub, tench, perch, bream, roach and crucians are listed.

The fishery hasn't published a record for Ribbon Lake that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Ribbon Lake further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Sumners Ponds before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

Yes — Ribbon Lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — adult, one rod £12; Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — adult, two rods £14; Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — concession or junior, one rod £8; Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — concession or junior, two rods £11; Betty’s Lake — two rods, all anglers £18; Betty’s Lake — third rod £3 additional, subject to bailiff discretion; Full membership £360; Concession membership £320; Half membership £195; Concession half membership £160; Night swim session £10 per 24-hour session (last checked 2026-10-06).

It's seasonal — Night fishing is available to members and may be available on selected swims by advance arrangement. Night swims are reported as Sunday to Thursday only, with 48 hours’ notice; confirm before travelling.

Good for: Mixed-fish anglers who like plenty of species to target; Anglers happy fishing a smaller, feature-filled water. Less suited to: Anglers focused purely on big carp.

Match Lake is approximately 3.5 acres.

Barbel are reported to reach about 10lb.

Going by what the fishery says: Barbel are reported to reach about 10lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, barbel, chub, crucian, tench, bream, roach. Barbel are reported to reach about 10lb.

Around Approximately 3.5 acres acres. A varied 3.5-acre water with carp, barbel and a proper mixed bag..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Match Lake further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Sumners Ponds before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

Yes — Match Lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — adult, one rod £12; Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — adult, two rods £14; Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — concession or junior, one rod £8; Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — concession or junior, two rods £11; Betty’s Lake — two rods, all anglers £18; Betty’s Lake — third rod £3 additional, subject to bailiff discretion; Full membership £360; Concession membership £320; Half membership £195; Concession half membership £160; Night swim session £10 per 24-hour session (last checked 2026-10-06).

It's seasonal — Night fishing is available to members and may be available on selected swims by advance arrangement. Night swims are reported as Sunday to Thursday only, with 48 hours’ notice; confirm before travelling.

Good for: Anglers wanting mixed coarse fishing with carp and barbel in the mix; Those happy switching tactics between species. Less suited to: Anyone wanting a quiet, single-species specimen-water session.

Mirror and common carp are reported to about 35–45lb, depending on the source and update date.

A carp cradle and 36-inch landing net are required.

Going by what the fishery says: Mirror and common carp are reported to about 35–45lb, depending on the source and update date. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp. Mirror and common carp are reported to about 35–45lb, depending on the source and update date.

Around Approximately 3.5 acres acres. A specimen carp water aimed at experienced anglers..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Betty’s Lake further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. It's a day-ticket lake, so popular swims go early — arrive at first light or midweek if you can.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Sumners Ponds before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

Yes — Betty’s Lake is on the day ticket. Tickets: Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — adult, one rod £12; Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — adult, two rods £14; Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — concession or junior, one rod £8; Farm Pond, Ribbon Lake or Match Lake — concession or junior, two rods £11; Betty’s Lake — two rods, all anglers £18; Betty’s Lake — third rod £3 additional, subject to bailiff discretion; Full membership £360; Concession membership £320; Half membership £195; Concession half membership £160; Night swim session £10 per 24-hour session (last checked 2026-10-06).

It's seasonal — Night fishing is available to members and may be available on selected swims by advance arrangement. Night swims are reported as Sunday to Thursday only, with 48 hours’ notice; confirm before travelling.

Good for: Experienced carp anglers targeting larger fish; Anglers comfortable with specimen-water rules and fish care. Less suited to: Beginners looking for simple, mixed fishing.

No. Fishing is restricted to members and lakeside accommodation or pitch holders.

A carp cradle and 36-inch landing net are required, regardless of target species.

Going by what the fishery says: Carp are reported to about 35lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, perch, roach, pike, bream. Carp are reported to about 35lb.

Around Not published acres. The larger specimen water, with access restricted to members and accommodation or pitch holders..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Sumners Lake further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Sumners Ponds before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

No — Sumners Lake is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

It's seasonal — Night fishing is available to members and may be available on selected swims by advance arrangement. Night swims are reported as Sunday to Thursday only, with 48 hours’ notice; confirm before travelling.

Good for: Members and eligible lakeside accommodation or pitch holders; Anglers after a larger specimen-water setting with carp and other species. Less suited to: Casual day-ticket anglers wanting to turn up and fish.