Game &
Fly Fishing
Our beautiful mature trout lakes were established in 1981. They are surrounded by parkland, woodland and mown banks providing not only stunning scenery, but also an abundance of natural fly life. There are wooden jetties in strategic locations around Home Water and Rook Hall and boat fishing can be also be arranged . We stock monthly with fully finned, hard fighting Rainbow Trout averaging 2.25lb. We also stock a number of larger specimen fish and Brown Trout.
Home Water (16 acres, max depth 10’)
Rook Hall (7 acres, max depth 16’)
Priory Pool Water (1 acre, max depth 9’)
From avid anglers to beginners, everyone is welcome. Fly fishing only.
The fly fishing lakes are open all year round from 8 am until dark.
To book your Game, Trout and Fly fishing select your date from the
calendar below
Prefer Coarse fishing for Carp?
Please pre-book your fishing ticket using the blue button below. If you are struggling or have any questions please call Sam on 07702 24440
As long as you have booked online, you are welcome to turn up and make a start at your allotted time. Our team will come round on a quad bike to check your booking throughout the day.
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£30 FOR 1 C+R
£9 PER EXTRA FISH (PRE-BOOKED ONLINE)
£10 PER EXTRA FISH TAKEN ON THE DAY
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1. Max 3 rods.
2. Particle baits must be prepared properly, tiger nuts to be used as hook baits only.
3. Minimum 15lb mainline to be used for carp and not braid, braided mainline for catfish and for spod and markers is ok.
4. Large nets, mats and slings must be used, they must be bone dry and clean to prevent the spread of disease.
5. Please use the bins provided, any litter left in the swims or on site will result in an instant ban.
6. Anglers are not permitted to be more than one swim away from their rods.
7. No fish to be introduced or removed, we will prosecute anyone found breaking this rule.
8. Strictly NO Fires. BBQ’s are fine but must be off the ground.
9. No loud music or noise.
10. No fixed leads to be used.
11. Toilets can be found in the Lodge by the trout lake, as well as next to the entrance gate.
12. Anyone fishing will need a rod licence.
13.No keep-nets
14. Bait Boats May be used considerately. We suggest attaching a spare line to them so that they can be retrieved if they get stuck or run out of power.
15. Well behaved dogs are permitted, but they must be kept on a short lead and within the space of the swim. All mess must be cleared up.
PIKE RULES
1. Pike fishing is available between October and March only.
2. A minimum of an 18 inch trace and of 20lb plus wire should be used.
3. Large forceps are to be used when necessary.
4. Pike anglers must use effective back drop indicators.
Failure to comply with any of the rules will result in being ask to leave or suffer a ban where appropriate.
Learn to fly fish
New to the sport or want some mentoring?
Our trusted and trained instructors offer private and group lessons for all.
FAQs
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Dog are allowed as long as they are well behaved and kept on a short rope which is attached to the swim you are on.
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BBQ’s are allowed as long as they are off the ground and it is all cleared up once finished with.
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There is a portaloo located in the coarse lake car park. For longer stays there is a shower located next door to the fishery office in the main Chigborough Farm courtyard.
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Monday - Friday - May Water, Heybridge Mere and Scraley Mere
Saturday and Sunday - May Water, Heybridge Mere and if not booked by a group, Scraley Mere.
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