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Burrswood Estate, Groombridge
Burrswood Estate, Groombridge
This old estate provides a picturesque setting for our two lakes. Both are sheltered by mature trees and provide wonderful opportunities to enjoy nature. You might spot anything from damsel flies to deer, tadpoles to toads, against a chorus of birdsong. Catching fish is a bonus!
Among the bird species reported here are: grey heron, kingfisher, grey wagtail, goosander, green and greater spotted woodpeckers, sparrow hawks, tree creepers and little egret. And circling overhead: buzzards and red kites.
Parking is available close to each water and the swims are easily accessible.
Fishing is permitted all year round.
Bottom Lake
Bottom Lake
A favourite hideaway of several Club members, this is the larger of the two lakes. It's a mixed species water holding carp well into double figures, tench, bream, good perch, roach and rudd.
The depth is between 3 and 4 feet.
Waggler and pole are both popular methods.
Top Lake
Top Lake
More of a pond really, and studded with lily pads, its size and depth (3 feet or so) make it ideal for pole or waggler tactics.
Carp to lower doubles, bream and silvers are the main catches. Some sizable perch live here too.
Ticehurst House, Ticehurst
Ticehurst House, Ticehurst
Ticehurst House and grounds are set in the heart of the High Weald AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The buildings and gardens currently serve as a mental health retreat, part of the Priory group. Fortunately, we are able to use their car park on display of our Club cards.
As you might expect, it's a tranquil setting that will appeal to nature lovers.
The ponds are managed by the Club.
Main Pond
Main Pond
Close to the main house, and with convenient parking, the pond contains a classic mix of coarse fish: roach, rudd, perch, tench, pike and carp to 20lbs plus.
Small Pond
Small Pond
This is possibly the least known of our venues. It is located up the lane from the main pond and said to host similar species. If anybody has up-to-date info, please contact the webmaster via the members area.
Orchard Place Farm, Paddock Wood
Orchard Place Farm, Paddock Wood
Thanks to an arrangement with this well-established commercial fishery, we are allowed to use their three match lakes on weekdays, all year round. Please note: single rod only.
Each lake sits next to a car park which, along with good paths, makes for easy access to the swims. WC facilities are available by lake 6. At the main entrance are more amenities including a café and a tackle shop.
Dorset Arms anglers are advised to check ahead for matches. Tel: 01892 838576. You are also asked to drop into reception before tackling up.
Lake 5
Lake 5
A mature lake of 2.5 acres, it is heavily stocked with carp to around 15 lbs plus tench, F1s, and bream. The fishing can be prolific, with a few dozen carp between 2 and 4lbs being quite possible in a session.
Lake 6
Lake 6
6 acres, with islands and features. Carp go up to around 20lbs. Other species are as per lake 5. Impressive bags can be obtained, comprising maybe fewer numbers than lake 5 but with a bigger average size.
Winning weights here in DAAC matches often top 70lbs.
Lake 10
Lake 10
Lake 10 is a "silvers lake" containing ide, bream, tench, perch, roach and rudd. Depth is mostly 4 or 5 feet.
Claygate Lakes, Marden TN12 9PL
Claygate Lakes, Marden TN12 9PL
Fishing for Club members is available Monday to Friday on Claygate's two match lakes. Weekends may also be fished when no competitions are scheduled. Ring 07770-513448 to check first.
One rod is permitted. A second rod can be used on payment of £2 to the bailiff. Preferential rates are offered to members wanting to fish the specimen lake.
Both lakes are fruitful on their day. Club matches have been won with weights of over 100lbs.
The site has ample parking, basic toilet and shower facilities and a part-time snack wagon.
Among the match lake rules are maximum 8lbs line, barbless hooks only and no fixed leads.
Please click on the button below to visit this commercial fishery's own website.
Lake Eva
Lake Eva
Lake Eva is next to the main car park and therefore easily accessible.
Although billed as a match lake, with plenty of silvers and smaller carp, there are plenty of doubles too. The grandaddies reportedly run to over 30lbs.
Lake Sophie
Lake Sophie
This snake-shaped lake is a little further from the entrance but, conveniently, has its own car park.
Carp range up to mid-double figures, supplemented by tench, bream, perch and other silvers. Margin fishing is said to be productive.
Royal Military Canal, Romney Marsh
Royal Military Canal, Romney Marsh
This historic waterway was built between 1804 and 1809 when the Napoleonic Wars were revving up. It was to be the third line of defence against invasion, assuming landing parties were able to dodge the Royal Navy and a string of Martello towers. The canal would also facilitate the transport of troops and supplies. For various reasons, the invasion never transpired and hostilities were focused elsewhere in Europe.
1,500 men laboured on construction at its peak.
The canal runs for 28 miles beween Seabrook, near Hythe, to Cliff End, near Hastings.
Over the years it has gained a naturalised look and become home to a wealth of coarse fish species including bream, roach, rudd, perch, pike, tench, carp and eels. All species grow to a good size. Pike fishing can be very enjoyable in winter.
The canal is mostly about 12 metres (39 feet) wide and 4 to 6 feet deep. Water levels are sometimes lowered in winter to safeguard against flooding. It gets very weedy in places, in which cases a rake can be your friend.
These lengthy stretches are all controlled by the Rother Fishery Association, of which we are a member club.
Iden Lock to Appledore, including Stone Bridge
Appledore Road Bridge
Kenardington Bridge
Warehorne Bridge
One of the pleasures of fishing the canal is that you never know what size or species will come along next.
The national close season operates between 15 March and 15 June.
No night fishing is allowed.
You can visit the RFA's website by clicking on the button below.
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The Members Area of this website contains more details of locations, including parking.
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