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Barston Lakes

Solihull · 3 lakes on site

A big, 21-acre, 125-peg carp and match lake within the West Midlands Golf Club near Solihull, with a British Carp Angling Championship match-weight record and carp to 37lb.

Newland Hall Fishery

Chelmsford · 4 lakes on site

Newland Hall has four lakes for carp, mixed coarse and match fishing, with ordinary visits handled on a turn-up-and-fish basis. Brook offers carp advertised to 30lb+, while eight-swim Osiers is the more focused big-carp option.

A12 Lakes

Chelmsford · 3 lakes on site

A12 Lakes near Chelmsford gives you two specimen carp waters and a compact mixed-coarse Canal Lake. There are proper lumps advertised, but check membership, minimum bookings and gate times before committing to a session.

Churchwood Fisheries

Brentwood · 3 lakes on site

Churchwood Fisheries near Brentwood offers three lakes on an exclusive, advance-booked basis, with carp over 30 lb advertised in Churchwood and Wels catfish in two waters. Proper mates’ session territory, but check the access and tackle rules before loading the motor.

Crowsheath Lakes

Billericay · 4 lakes on site

Crowsheath gives you four different options, from the island-lined Specimen Lake to mixed coarse fishing on Pleasure Lake. There’s night fishing and a handy kit-transfer service too, but check the tariff before booking — the published prices don’t all agree.

Clavering Lakes

Saffron Walden · 4 lakes on site

Clavering Lakes near Saffron Walden gives you four properly different options: specimen carp, a dedicated Carp Lake, predators and mixed coarse fishing. Book ahead, pack for your chosen lake’s rules and don’t confuse overnight fishing with round-the-clock gate access.

Chigborough Farm & Fisheries

Maldon · 5 lakes on site

Chigborough has a cracking spread of coarse fishing near Maldon, from 14-acre May Water to exclusive weekends on Scraley Mere. Overnight tickets, fly fishing and handy onsite comforts give you plenty of ways to make a trip of it.

Albans Lakes

St Albans · 3 lakes on site

Albans Lakes has three mature gravel pits, with mixed coarse fishing on Willows, a tougher carp challenge on Farm and a beginner-friendly Match Lake. There’s night fishing too, but check the closing time and temporary closures before loading the motor.

Berners Hall Fishery

Ongar · 3 lakes on site

Berners Hall near Ongar gives you a proper choice of carp water: the 24-acre Res, smaller Meadow Lake and exclusive-booking Poultons. Everything needs booking and paying for in advance, so this isn’t a turn-up-and-pay job.

Stanborough Lake

Welwyn Garden City · 2 lakes on site

Stanborough’s 16-acre South Lake offers mixed coarse fishing and carp advertised to 35 lb, with day tickets and pre-booked nights. It’s a shared watersports lake, though, and the neighbouring North Lake is strictly off limits for fishing.

Rib Valley Fishing Lakes

Ware · 5 lakes on site

Rib Valley at Westmill Farm gives you a proper choice: mixed coarse lakes, seasonal fly fishing, a beginner-friendly pond and a stretch of the River Rib. Pick your water carefully — this isn't just one carp lake with a different name on each bank.

Redbournbury Fishery

St Albans · 3 lakes on site

Redbournbury offers mixed coarse fishing, trout and advertised pike fishing near St Albans, with no membership needed for day tickets. There’s a fair bit to clear up before loading the car, though: current prices, booking arrangements and predator rules all need a call.

Holwell Hyde Lake

Welwyn Garden City · 1 lakes on site

Holwell Hyde is a day-ticket carp and mixed coarse lake in Welwyn Garden City, with club-listed carp to 32lb and plenty beyond carp to think about. Nights need booking, and don’t mix it up with members-only Holwell Court.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

More House Farm Fishery

Haywards Heath · 5 lakes on site

More House Farm gives you five lakes, from mixed coarse fishing on Canal and Sidewinder to carp-focused sessions on the specimen waters. It’s near Haywards Heath, but the official address is Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex — worth getting right before you head off.

Falkenvil Fishery

Hailsham · 4 lakes on site

Falkenvil — locally known as The Mushroom Farm — offers four lakes in Hailsham, with mixed coarse fishing and a separately booked Specimen Lake. There’s plenty of choice, but check seasonal access and the latest arrangements before loading the car.

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.