Opening Information
Summer Hours - 7:30-18:00, WInter Hours - 7:30-16:30
About This Fishery
A long-established Essex venue where fish originally made their way into the lake from the River Chelmer over 25 years ago. Offers coarse fishing for both pleasure and specimen anglers.
All anglers and visitors must report to the cabin before setting up
Barbless hooks only. No microbarbs, no crushing of barbed hooks allowed, anglers found to be using barbed hooks will be banned for life. No excuses
Anglers must not leave rubbish or litter, rubbish must not be discarded over fencing or in vegetation, within the car parks. Do not leave rubbish on the entrance road or under the bridge, there is CCT
Do not discard fishing line, it is dangerous to wildlife
No fires or barbecues
Do not cut back vegetation or damage trees, only fish from the designated swims provided
No Dogs
No wading or swimming
Do not take fish from the fishery, it’s a criminal offence. Do not move fish from lake to lake, all of our large fish are microchipped and photographed, we will call the police and prosecute
All anglers MUST have a valid rod licence or licences
No rods are to be left unattended at any time
No knives with blades longer than 75 mm are allowed on these premises (ESSEX POLICE). Guns are banned and not allowed
No high power lights to be shone across the lakes
No tiger nuts, no mixed particles containing nuts
No vitalin, particles are allowed but must be cooked properly