Fishing in Copthorne: waters near you
14 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Copthorne, plus 9 river stretches across West Sussex. Closest first.
The lowdown on Copthorne waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Copthorne, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Hunters Lodge Fishery (about 1 mile), Gabriel's Fishery (about 8 miles) and Newdigate Farms Estate Fishery (about 8 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, pike, roach, bream, rudd, perch, tench, barbel on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? West Sussex has 9 checked river stretches with who holds the rights, how to get a ticket or club book, and live river levels. Rivers fish to their own rhythm, so check the level before you set off.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Copthorne, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Copthorne
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Fisheries near Copthorne
Copthorne
Hunters Lodge Fishery
Hunters Lodge Fishery
Copthorne · 2 lakes on site
Hunters Lodge Fishery in West Sussex. How you get on isn't confirmed yet. Check the access and rules before heading out.
Edenbridge
Gabriel's Fishery
Gabriel's Fishery
Edenbridge · 5 lakes on site
Gabriel's Fishery in Kent. day tickets. Check the access and rules before heading out.
74%Newdigate Farms Estate Fishery
Dorking · 8 lakes on site
Newdigate Farms Estate offers seven day-ticket lakes, from mixed coarse waters to dedicated carp and tench options. Bean’s advertised carp to 45lb and Copse Meadow’s female tench to 10lb catch the eye, but there’s plenty here beyond chasing lumps.
Horsham
Whitevane Carp Fishery
Whitevane Carp Fishery
Horsham · 1 lakes on site
Whitevane Carp Fishery in West Sussex. How you get on isn't confirmed yet. Check the access and rules before heading out.
Nutley
Pippingford
Pippingford
Nutley · 1 lakes on site
Pippingford in East Sussex. membership water. Check the access and rules before heading out.
Horsham
Menards Carp Fishery
Menards Carp Fishery
Horsham · 1 lakes on site
Menards Carp Fishery in West Sussex. How you get on isn't confirmed yet. Check the access and rules before heading out.
74%More House Farm Fishery
Haywards Heath · 5 lakes on site
More House Farm gives you five lakes, from mixed coarse fishing on Canal and Sidewinder to carp-focused sessions on the specimen waters. It’s near Haywards Heath, but the official address is Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex — worth getting right before you head off.
74%Bury Hill Fisheries
Dorking · 3 lakes on site
Bury Hill Fisheries is a members-only venue near Dorking with three current lakes: Bonds, Milton and Temple. There’s general and specimen coarse fishing on the first two, plus a dedicated specimen carp lake advertising carp over 40 lb.
71%Old Bury Hill Lakes
Westcott, near Dorking · 3 lakes on site
A 200-year-old Surrey estate fishery that moved from day tickets to members-only access in 2023 — still open to anyone who joins, just not as a casual day ticket.
72%Furnace Lakes
Slinfold · 6 lakes on site
Furnace Lakes is a proper West Sussex specimen venue on the Surrey border, with Furnace Lake and Hyes Lake currently open to registered anglers by booking. The complex is known for big carp and seriously hefty catfish, but check the current lake rules before setting off.
55%Furnace Lakes Fishery
Horsham · 6 lakes on site
Furnace Lakes near Horsham promotes specimen carp and catfish fishing, but only Furnace Lake and Hyes Lake are currently open. It’s registered anglers only, so sort your registration, booking and current terms before loading the motor.
Barns Green
Sumners Ponds
Sumners Ponds
Barns Green · 5 lakes on site
Sumners Ponds is a cracking West Sussex fishery with five coarse waters, from beginner-friendly Farm Pond through to specimen carp lakes holding fish reported to around 35–45lb. There’s decent on-site kit too, including toilets, showers, parking, a café and lakeside accommodation.
75%Sumners Ponds Fishery
Horsham · 5 lakes on site
Five coarse waters, a proper mix of species and a dedicated specimen lake make Sumners Ponds a handy shout near Horsham. Just pick your water carefully: Sumners Lake has tighter access rules than the other four.
Slinfold
Five Oaks Fishery
Five Oaks Fishery
Slinfold · 2 lakes on site
Five Oaks Fishery in West Sussex. How you get on isn't confirmed yet. Check the access and rules before heading out.
River stretches in West Sussex
River Arun, Pulborough
River Arun · Day ticket or members
A proper rural, tidal Arun stretch at Pulborough, run by CALPAC Angling Club. It’s around 1,500 metres long, can be prolific, and offers day-ticket or members’ fishing from the south bank.
Checked 12 Oct 2026
River Arun at Watersfield
River Arun · Members only
Watersfield is a cracking mile of tidal River Arun, run by Petworth and Bognor Angling Club. It’s a proper mixed-fishery stretch, with shallow bits, deeper glides, reeds and a cheeky gravel run to pick apart.
Checked 12 Oct 2026
River Arun north of Arundel
River Arun · Day ticket
A proper challenging tidal Arun stretch north of Arundel, run by Worthing & District Piscatorial Society. Fast currents, steep slippery banks and flood risk make this one for anglers who fancy a bit of a test — but it can be rewarding once mastered.
Checked 12 Oct 2026
Oakhurst to Bignor
River Arun · Members only
Oakhurst to Bignor is a tranquil, mature bit of non-tidal Arun run by Billingshurst Angling Society. Quiet West Sussex water meadows, proper rural surroundings and fish that’ll reward a bit of graft.
Checked 12 Oct 2026
Lower River Arun, Arundel to Ford Railway Bridge
River Arun · Free fishing on the right bank
A proper tidal Arun run from Arundel down to Ford Railway Bridge, with around 2.5 miles of free fishing on the right bank. Expect changing levels, strong flow and an estuary feel, with mullet the named target.
Checked 12 Oct 2026
River Arun at Greatham Bridge
River Arun · Members only
Greatham Bridge is a natural River Arun bank fishery run by The Rother Angling Club. It’s members-only water, with carp, roach, chub, perch, rudd, pike and bream among the named species.
Checked 12 Oct 2026
River Arun at Lordings Lock
River Arun · Members only or sponsored guest
Lordings Lock is a cracking bit of non-tidal River Arun near Wisborough Green, run by Billingshurst Angling Society. Expect deep gliding bends, changing river character and some proper target fish, including large chub, bream to around 6lb and roach over 2lb.
Checked 12 Oct 2026
Lee Place
River Arun · Club members or authorised guests
Lee Place is a beautiful, secluded section of the non-tidal River Arun, run by Billingshurst Angling Society. It’s proper fishy water too, with big club-match weights, loads of bream and some cracking chub sport.
Checked 12 Oct 2026
Rowner Mill to Wonderful Bridge
River Arun · Members only
A cracking mixed river-and-canal fishery on the non-tidal Arun, running from Rowner Mill to Wonderful Bridge. Billingshurst Angling Society controls the water, with a fabulous mill pool, deep gentle meanders and part of the Wey and Arun Canal in the mix.
Checked 12 Oct 2026