Ardleigh Reservoir – 3 Lakes, Colchester

About This Fishery

A 120-acre reservoir near Colchester holding specimen carp to over 40lb and pike to over 25lb, alongside two further lakes stocked with a wide range of match species. Boats are available to hire for the harder-to-reach spots.

Visit & Contact

Website

On Site

Car Parking

Nearby Tackle Shops

Straight-line distance from this fishery

Angling Direct Colchester

Colchester

7.4 miles

Snowys Bait and Tackle

Angling Direct Ipswich

Ipswich

10.6 miles

Ticket Prices

Subject to change — confirm with venue

Adult
Day Ticket
Predator Permit - 1 rod

£20.00

Adult
Day Ticket
Seasonal Permit - 2 rods

£75.00

Adult
Day Ticket
Joining Fee

£79.00

Adult
Day Ticket
1 rod

£11.00

Adult
24 Hour
Seasonal Permit - 2 rods

£289.00

Concession
Day Ticket
Seasonal Permit - 2 rods

£65.00

Concession
Day Ticket
1 rod

£8.00

The Waters

Select a water to view details, species & records Water details, species & records

Main Reservoir

120.0

acres

Species & Weights

Bream —

Carp 40lb

Perch —

Pike 25lb

Roach —

Ramada Lake

3.0

acres

Species & Weights

Bream —

Wick Lane Lake

12.0

acres

Species & Weights

Bream —

Carp —

Fishery Rules

Tackle

A maximum of three rods are permitted but must not occupy more than 3 metres of bank.
All anglers must be in possession of a suitable landing net.
An unhooking mat must be used for all specimen fish.
Rods must not be left unattended at any time.
Wire traces are compulsory when predator fishing and the use of pike gags is prohibited.

Conduct

Access to the water and vehicle parking is only permitted via routes and parking areas provided or
agreed with the AW staff.
All 24hr anglers fishing overnight, must be in possession of a portable fishing toilet and all waste
Anglers are not permitted to fish to any one area for longer than 7 consecutive days without a 48hr
Anglers are not permitted to reserve swims in advance unless booking a Match.
Anglers found breaking rules may be required to vacate the site.
Anglers must comply with Anglian Water’s Byelaws.
Anglers must remove all litter and waste from the site.
break away from the area.
No fishing is permitted from any dam, draw-off Tower, bridge, causeway, water sports launching area,
No open fires are permitted.
No retaining sacks to be used.
or any marked nature reserve.
removed from site.
the area of water in front of them.
When fishing areas with angling available from both banks, anglers must not cast over half way across

Safety

Fish must not be retained in keep nets for more than 6 hours.
Live fish, dead freshwater fish and unprepared particle baits are prohibited. (Dead sea baits only)
No fish may be removed or brought to any AW fishery,