Fishing lakes in Kent
Stonar Lake
The lake is open all year. Jock White is our part time Bailiff looking after the water, Jock used to work with Roger Stanger (our previous full time all waters Bailiff) and our Honorary Bailiffs.The fishing in the lake is developing well with good catches of carp, tench, rudd and a few roach and bream. Parking - we have a car park that can be accessed through the gates from the main road between Pfizers and Sandwich, coming past Pfizers it is on the left near the roundabout.Please keep to the co...
Stour Valley Close, Canterbury, CT3 4, Kent, United Kingdom
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Pattenden Lane Reservoir
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Pattenden Lane is a well-established agricultural reservoir with a surface area of 1.5 acres and an average depth of 11 feet, as well as some willow trees overhanging the water. This lake is regarded as a great match lake, with firm, flat swims and abundance of fish. Anglers can catch bream, tench, carp, roach, rudd, and perch on a variety of baits and from a variety of swims. Surface baits come into their own on hot days.If they can defeat the carp, even bream and huge tench may be captured usi...
Pattenden Lane, Marden, Marden, TN12 9, Kent, United Kingdom
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Carp To 38lb Tench To 13lb Pike To 30lb New & Old Dowells River
This stretch of water is a narrow drainage system which has depths of between 3’ and 6’ and is around 20’ wide. During the summer months, heavy weed is present which creates a narrow fishable channel. It is set in fantastic surroundings on the edge of Romney Marsh and is perfect for the mobile angler who likes to stalk their fish.Specimens available in this stretch of water include bream that average 6lb, tench averaging 6lb, roach that average 1lb, carp that average 10lb with pike up to 2...
Rhee Wall, Appledore, TN26 2, Kent, United Kingdom
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Pike Over 10lb Tench Over 6lb Pike Over 20lb Mousehole Lakes
Mousehole Lakes was bought in 2011 by David and Joanne, who had always wanted to own beautiful lakes where others might enjoy fishing as much as they do. We extend a warm welcome and pledge to provide an outstanding angling experience on each and every visit. David and Jo's nine-acre property, which has three lakes (two Specimen and one Match), is their pride and pleasure, which they enjoy sharing with other anglers.LAKE KESTRELThis 1.5-acre specimen lake, which debuted on March 1, 2013, is stoc...
Maidstone Road, Nettlestead, Paddockwood, ME18 5HR, Kent, United Kingdom
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Carp Up To 38lb Perch To 5lb Gabriels Fishery
We have five huge, picturesque lakes, as well as a mile and a quarter of river fishing along the Eden's banks. The lakes are surrounded by a partial forest, which creates a contrast of light and shadow over the water. Water lilies and marginal plants provide a lovely show not only for the angler's enjoyment, but also to create an ideal environment for fish to thrive.The River Eden begins right next to the car lot and meanders for 3/4 of a mile beyond the fishery. Chub between 3 and 7 pounds, Per...
Gabriel's Farm, Marsh Green Rd, Edenbridge TN8 5PP
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Carp Up To 40lb Pike To 24lbs Monk Lakes
LAKE MALLARDA five-acre specimen lake with a sculpted bottom, nine-foot-deep holes, and lily patches. Reads, rushes, and iris are planted along the natural edges. Only the most experienced fisherman with the correct equipment should attempt to fish this lake. It will include the ultimate prize of 45-pound carp, with just a few fish under 20 pounds. At any one moment, the number of anglers is restricted to 10. Anglers are allowed to use three rods, so there should be plenty of room to place baits...
Staplehurst Rd, Marden TN12 9BS
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Carp To 45lb Longford Small Lake
Immediately adjacent to the main lake this is a 3 acre water which is surrounded by mature trees so it is invariably sheltered from the worst of the weather . Fed also by the River Darenth at one end and discharging into the main lake at the other end , as such the water level remains fairly constant . Depths vary from 3 to 15 feet . All the main species are present with Carp , Roach , Rudd , Perch , Tench, Bream and Skimmers . Tench and Bream can reach over 5lbs also Carp to 22lbs have be...
168 Chesterfield Drive, Riverhead, TN13 2, Kent, United Kingdom
Carp To 22lbs Longford Main Lake
This is a mature former gravel pit comprising some 74 acres of general mixed fishery. The lake is fed by the River Darenth and incorporates some shallower areas of 3 to 4 feet and yet certain swims where the depths can reach 30 to 40 feet . This fishery , given its size , has over 90 swims so even in the high of summer there is always somewhere to fish . All of the obvious species are present (Bream, Skimmers, Carp, Roach, Perch, Tench ,Etc) and with the River Darenth flowing through Chub ...
168 Chesterfield Drive, Riverhead, TN13 2, Kent, United Kingdom
Carp To 22lbs Littlebourne Lakes (Bramble)
Set in wooded Farmland just outside Littlebourne Village with good access and ample parking alongside the lakes. The venue consists of three lakes all are well stocked with carp, tench and some perch.The fields and paths around the lakes are used for livestock and it is a condition of our fishing this venue, that all gates are kept closed and locked and all litter must be taken away. Discarded line can cause unnecessary suffering and death to both wildlife and livestock and will result in the lo...
Stour Valley Close, Canterbury, CT3 4, Kent, United Kingdom
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CARP UP TO 10LB Keston Ponds
This spring-fed natural pool is said to have Carp up to 30 pounds. Although the top lake looks to have tiddlers and nice carp, it is a weedy mess. The middle lake is the biggest, although it is surrounded by enormous lily beds, with just two swims on opposite sides of the road. Tench may be found in the swim to the left (viewed from the road). A handful of swims to the left of the lake along the road provide good handicapped access. It should be rewarding if you are a committed Carp or Tench fis...
Fishponds Road, Keston, BR2 6, Kent, United Kingdom
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Carp To Over 30lb
Horsham lake
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Horsham Lake is a coarse fishing venue located near Upchurch in Kent. The lake is suitable for any type of anglers, very popular for families. It contains a variety of fish including Carp to 24lbs, Roach to 2lbs, also contains a few Tench, Rudd and Pike. If you are looking for specimen lake then this is not the place for you but it is very suitable for beginners with a good chance of catching.Typical match tactics work well with no particular bait standing out. All the usual suspects will work o...
Horsham Hill, Upchurch, ME9 7, Kent, United Kingdom
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Carp To 24lbs Hartley Lands Fishery
In Cranbrook, Kent, we operate a day ticket fishery. There are six lakes and one pond on the property. We have it everything, whether you want huge perch, to bag up on carp, to have the bite alarms screaming with plenty of doubles, or just wait out for a giant carp. Our lakes are kept in excellent condition and managed to provide the greatest possible fishing environment and experience.Bramley is a Specimen Carp lake with 12 swims and a maximum of 8 fishermen. Fishing is allowed at night. This l...
Swattenden Lane, Cranbrook, TN17 3, Kent, United Kingdom
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Carp To Over 35lb Tench To 10lb Perch To 5lb Fordwich Lake
Fishing is fly only. The Trout Pool is open for most of the year but is often closed during very hot weather for July and August. The present cost for a morning or afternoon ticket is £10.00.
The Drove, Fordwich, CT2 0, Kent, United Kingdom
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CARP UP TO 10LB Carp Fishing in Kent
There are several fantastic carp fishing spots in Kent. If you're searching for a new personal best carp, look no further than Cackle Hill Lakes, where the fishery record now sits at a monstrous 43 pounds. Hawkhurst - Dove Lake is also worth considering since it has a significant supply of carp that exceed 36 pounds and catfish that exceed 66 pounds.
If you are searching for less of a challenge and would like to have a a constant bend in your rod, the match lakes at Cottington Lakes are a good place to start. The fishery is well stocked, making it a favorite destination for match anglers.
Night Fishing Lakes Kent
A majority of fisheries in Kent allow night fishing such as the Hawkhurst fishing complex and Orchard Place Farm Fishing. Some fisheries may require a booking to be made before you can fish for the night, please check with the fishery owners.
Is There Free Fishing in Kent?
We could not find many fisheries which allowed fishing for free, however Ashby Farms fishery do sometimes let local fisherman fish their lakes for free. There are also a number of stretches of rivers which can also fished for free.
Fishing Clubs in Kent
There is a large number of fishing clubs operating in Kent, some of the main ones are Cranbrook & District Angling Club, Bromley & District Angling Society (BDAS) and D.D.A.P.S. All of which offer a wide selection of lakes and rivers to fish.
Pike Fishing in Kent
Kent is a great place for Pike fishing, there is a large number of fisheries which contain pike going over the 20lbs mark. A few of them are Bough Beech Reservoir and Ford Lake with Pattenden Lane Reservoir containing Pike up to 30lbs. Please check the fishery rules with regards to using spinners/live bait prior to your trip.