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Fishing venues that allow the use of a baitboat. Part of a guide to angling in the Thames valley region.

Carp fishing at Cottington Lakes

Information about fishing at Christine Lake including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Deal.

Description


A mature rural lake with two islands and depths varying from 4 to 6 feet supplying big carp angling via day and season ticket in the Deal area. Carp to over 30 pounds are present. For the fishing club’s webpage for this angling venue click HERE.

Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Cottington Lakes
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET:
Season and day ticket
SEASON:
ROD LIMIT:
Two rods
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
Yes
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS ALLOWED:
No
NIGHT FISHING:
Yes
HOOKS (usage rules):
Micro-barbed, Max size: 4
KEEPNETS:
No
SIZE:
3.5 acres
Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
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Species available in Lake Christine

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WGHT
CARP YES 39lb
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN CRSE FISH

Lake Christine Location

Christine Lake is the most southerly of the waters on the Cottington Lakes angling complex, lying on the eastern side of the complex. The fishery is situated west of Deal, on the north side of the A258 between Sholden and Betteshanger Park. CT14 0AL.

Christine Lake fishery location map:

Nearest Pub

The Sportsman, 23 The Street, Deal CT14 0AL.

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Big carp fishing at Deal

Information about fishing on Lake Pepper at Cottington Lakes including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Deal.

Description


A large lake of two halves; the eastern end is newer with a triangular shape and three islands and deeper water, the western end is older and sports shallower areas and established reed beds. Pepper Lake is a specimen carp water with over 200 carp running to 53lb. For the fishing club’s webpage for this angling venue click HERE.

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Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Cottington Lakes
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET:
Season and day ticket
SEASON:
ROD LIMIT:
One rod
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
Yes
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS ALLOWED:
No
NIGHT FISHING:
Yes
HOOKS (usage rules):
KEEPNETS:
SIZE:
7 acres
Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
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Species available in Lake Pepper

 

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WGHT
CARP YES 53lb
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN CRSE FISH

Lake Pepper Location

Lake Pepper is one of the central lakes on the Cottington Lakes angling complex. The complex lies west of Deal, on the north side of the A258 between Sholden and Betteshanger Park. CT14 0AL.

Lake Pepper fishery location map:

Nearest Pub

The Sportsman, 23 The Street, Deal CT14 0AL.

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Pleasure fishing at Sholden

Information about fishing at Black Lake including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Deal.

Description


A varied rural lake with depths from three feet to nine feet supplying coarse angling for a mix of species via day ticket in the Deal area. Three islands, some adjoining bays, and distinctly differing areas provide a variety of options. Carp, bream and tench are present plus other species. For the fishing club’s webpage for this angling venue click HERE.

Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Cottington Lakes
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET:
Season and day ticket
SEASON:
ROD LIMIT:
Two rods
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
Yes
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS ALLOWED:
No
NIGHT FISHING:
Yes
HOOKS (usage rules):
Barbless only. Max size: 8
KEEPNETS:
No
SIZE:
Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
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Species available in Black Lake

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WGHT
CARP YES
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH YES
BREAM YES
BARBEL
CHUB YES
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD YES
DACE
ROACH YES
PERCH YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN CRSE FISH

Black Lake Location

Black Lake is the most westerly of the lakes on the Cottington Lakes angling complex. The complex lies west of Deal, on the north side of the A258 between Sholden and Betteshanger Park. CT14 0AL.

Black Lake fishery location map:

Nearest Pub

The Sportsman, 23 The Street, Deal CT14 0AL.

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Pleasure fishing at Cottington Lakes

Information about fishing at Alder Lake including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Deal.

Description


A narrow rural lake with depths from 5.5 to 12 feet supplying coarse angling via day and season ticket in the Deal area. Carp, bream and tench are present plus other species. For the fishing club’s webpage for this angling venue click HERE.

Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Cottington Lakes
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET:
Season and day ticket
SEASON:
ROD LIMIT:
Two rods
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
Yes
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS ALLOWED:
No
NIGHT FISHING:
Yes
HOOKS (usage rules):
Max size: 8
KEEPNETS:
No
SIZE:
Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
Scroll to the foot of each page for Search and useful links.
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Species available in Alder Lake

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WGHT
CARP YES
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH YES
BREAM YES
BARBEL
CHUB YES
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD YES
DACE
ROACH YES
PERCH
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN CRSE FISH

Location

Alder Lake is the most westerly of the lakes on the Cottington Lakes angling complex. The complex lies west of Deal, on the north side of the A258 between Sholden and Betteshanger Park. CT14 0AL.

Alder Lake fishery location map:

Nearest Pub

The Sportsman, 23 The Street, Deal CT14 0AL.

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Fishing at Standlake Lagoons

Information about fishing at Standlake Lagoons including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Standlake.

Description


Standlake Lagoons is a complex of very clear still waters supplying coarse angling via season ticket in Standlake. Two lakes are also available for day tickets (phone first). Specimen perch, pike and carp are present. For the fishing club’s Facebook page for this angling venue click HERE.

Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Standlake Lagoons
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET:
SEASON:
ROD LIMIT:
Three rods
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
Yes
BOATS ALLOWED:
No
DOGS ALLOWED:
NIGHT FISHING:
Yes
HOOKS (usage rules):
Barbless only
KEEPNETS:
SIZE:
Five pits

Leaders, fixed leads, and leadcore are not permitted.

Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
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Species available in this venue

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WGHT
CARP YES 30lb+
PIKE YES 20lb+
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH YES
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN CRSE FISH

Standlake Lagoons Location

Standlake Lagoons are a set of five gravel pits on the south west side of Standlake in Oxfordshire, on the south side of the A415 Abingdon Road near Newbridge.

Standlake Lagoons fishery location map

Nearest pub

The Black Horse, 81 High St, Standlake, Witney OX29 7RH

Oxfordshire fishing page
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Fishing at Orchid Lake

Information about fishing at Orchid Lake including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Dorchester.

Description


Orchid Lake is a medium size still-water holding specimen carp and providing angling by day ticket in the Berinsfield / Dorchester area. The water has an island, numerous bays, several promontories, and is mainly tree lined. For the owner’s webpage for this angling venue click HERE.


Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Orchid Lakes
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET:
Day ticket
SEASON:
ROD LIMIT:
3 rods
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
Yes
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS ALLOWED:
NIGHT FISHING:
Yes
HOOKS (usage rules):
Barbless or micro barbed only
KEEPNETS:
Not permitted
SIZE:
17 acres
Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
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Species available in Orchid Lake

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WGHT
CARP YES 48lb
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN CRSE FISH

Orchid Lake Location

The Orchid Lake is one of a pair of lakes making up the Orchid Lakes fishing venue. Orchid Lake is the main angling lake. The venue is located just east of Burcot village and south of Berinsfield, between the Abingdon Road in the west and the Oxford Road A4074 to the east. North of Dorchester, Oxon. OX10 7LP.

Orchid Lake fishery location map:

Nearest Pub

The Chequers at Burcot, Abingdon Rd, Burcot OX14 3DP.

Oxfordshire fishing page
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Fishing at Berinsfield

Information about fishing at Club Lake including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Dorchester area.

Description


The Club Lake is a small water holding catfish and match species available for booking on a whole lake basis as well as providing angling by season ticket. For the owner’s webpage for this angling venue click HERE.

Catfish angling: CLICK HERE

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Fishing at Club Lake, Dorchester

Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Orchid Lakes
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET:
Season ticket, and lake booking
SEASON:
ROD LIMIT:
2 rods
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
Yes
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS ALLOWED:
NIGHT FISHING:
Yes
HOOKS (usage rules):
Barbless or micro barbed only
KEEPNETS:
Not permitted
SIZE:
Just under two acres
Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
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Species available in Club Lake

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WGHT
CARP
PIKE
CATFISH YES 50lb+
TENCH YES
BREAM YES
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH YES
PERCH
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN CRSE FISH

Club Lake Location

The Club Lake is one of a pair of lakes making up the Orchid Lakes fishing venue. Club Lake is on the north side of Orchid Lake. The venue is located just east of Burcot village and south of Berinsfield, between the Abingdon Road in the west and the Oxford Road A4074 to the east. North of Dorchester, Oxon. OX10 7LP.

Club Lake fishery location map:

Nearest Pub

The Chequers at Burcot, Abingdon Rd, Burcot OX14 3DP.

Oxfordshire fishing page
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Fishing at Waterside

Information about fishing at Kingfisher Lake including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Chesham.

Description


Kingfisher Lake is a still-water in Chesham with an island offering specimen fishing via day ticket in a semi-rural location. In April 2024 the water produced the largest UK common carp on records at 66lb 8oz. For the owner’s webpage for this venue click HERE.

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Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Waterside Fishery
Details of owner / club:
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Ticket:
Day ticket
SEASON:
ROD LIMIT:
Three rods
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
Yes
BOATS ALLOWED:
No
DOGS ALLOWED:
Yes
NIGHT FISHING:
Yes
HOOKS (usage rules):
Microbarbed for carp, otherwise barbless.
KEEPNETS:
No
SIZE:
5 acres

For the fishery rules, click HERE.

Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
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Species available in Kingfisher Lake

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WEIGHT
CARP YES  66lb
PIKE YES  20lb+
CATFISH
TENCH
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH YES  4lb
CRUCIANS
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. COARSE FISH

Kingfisher Lake Location

Kingfisher Lake is the larger of two lakes that make up the Waterside Fishery complex on the south east edge of Chesham. The venue is in the Chessmount area, on the south side of Latimer Road, to the north of Chesham Bois, just east of Chesham Moor. HP5 1QQ.

Kingfisher Lake fishery location map:

Nearest Pub

The Pheasant, Waterside, Chesham HP5 1QE

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Fishing at Waterside

Information about fishing at Heron Lake including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Chesham.

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Description


Heron Lake is a small water in Chesham offering pleasure and specimen fishing via day ticket in a semi-rural location. For the owner’s webpage for this venue click HERE.

Details

 

OWNER / CLUB:
Waterside Fishery
Details of owner / club:
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET
Day ticket
SEASON:
ROD LIMIT:
3 rods
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
Yes
BOATS ALLOWED:
No
DOGS ALLOWED:
Yes
NIGHT FISHING:
Yes
HOOKS (usage rules):
Microbarbed for carp, otherwise barbless
KEEPNETS:
No
SIZE:
1.5 acres

For the fishery rules, click HERE.

Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
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Species available in Heron Lake

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WEIGHT
CARP YES  30lb
PIKE
CATFISH
TENCH YES  10lb+
BREAM
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH YES  2lb
PERCH YES  4lb
CRUCIANS YES  4lb
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. COARSE FISH

Heron Lake Location

This is the smaller of two lakes that make up the Waterside Fishery complex on the south east edge of Chesham. The venue is in the Chessmount area, on the south side of Latimer Road, to the north of Chesham Bois, just east of Chesham Moor. HP5 1QQ.

Heron Lake fishery location map:

Nearest Pub

The Pheasant, Waterside, Chesham HP5 1QE

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Fishing at Westfield Farm

Information about fishing at Westfield Lake including fishery location, fish species present, ticket type, and fishery controller. Part of a guide to angling in Marlow area.

Description


A small lake with gravel bars, lily pads, overhanging trees, and weed beds, offering coarse angling via day ticket near Medmenham. For the club’s webpage for this venue click HERE.

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Details

OWNER / CLUB:
Westfield Fishery
Details of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
Website of owner / club:
CLICK HERE
TICKET
Day ticket
SEASON:
ROD LIMIT:
Two rods
BAITBOATS ALLOWED:
Yes
BOATS ALLOWED:
DOGS ALLOWED:
No
NIGHT FISHING:
No
HOOKS (usage rules):
Barbless or Micro Barb hooks only
KEEPNETS:
SIZE:
12 swims, 3.5 acres
Information:
Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you: CARP, PIKE, TENCH, TROUT, CATFISH, BARBEL. Use search options for different categories such as day ticket, night fishing and season ticket.
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Species available in Westfield Lake

SPECIES PRESENT TOP WEIGHT
CARP YES 38lb
PIKE YES 20lb
CATFISH
TENCH YES
BREAM YES
BARBEL
CHUB
TROUT
GRAYLING
RUDD
DACE
ROACH
PERCH
CRUCIANS YES
EELS
GOLDEN ORFE
GEN. COARSE FISH

Westfield Lake Location

Westfield Lake is sited just north of the Thames, west of Medmenham, on the south side of the A4155. Just south of Westfield Farm. Between Marlow and Henley. SL7 2TA.

Westfield Lake fishery location map:

Nearest Pub

The Olde Dog and Badger, Henley Road, Medmenham, MARLOW SL7 2HE

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