Fishing in Sholden, near Deal: waters near you
1 checked fishery within 15 miles of Sholden, near Deal, plus 12 river stretches across Kent. Closest first.
The lowdown on Sholden, near Deal waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Sholden, near Deal, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Cottington Lakes (about 1 mile).
Between them you'll find carp, roach, bream, tench on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Kent has 12 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 Sholden, near Deal, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Sholden, near Deal
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Fisheries near Sholden, near Deal
River stretches in Kent
River Medway: Barming Upstream
River Medway · Day ticket
A cracking Medway stretch from Barming Bridge upstream towards Teston Bridge, with the water stopping at a kissing gate about 300 yards short. It’s MVAS’s prime match venue, mixing broad deep water with quicker, narrower bits and plenty of fishy cover.
Checked 9 Oct 2026
Teston Picnic Park
River Medway · Day ticket
Teston Picnic Park is an MVAS-run River Medway stretch with two very different faces. Below Teston Lock it’s shallow and nippy; above the lock it settles down into deeper, slower water with a good head of roach and bream.
Checked 9 Oct 2026
Yalding to Wateringbury
River Medway · Day ticket or members
A very long Medway stretch running from Yalding towards Wateringbury, with an extended lock cut up top and miles of more natural bank lower down. It’s run by Maidstone Victory Angling Society, with day tickets available in advance or fishing for members.
Species not listed by the club.
Checked 9 Oct 2026
Ashurst stretch of the River Medway
River Medway · Members only
The Ashurst stretch is a proper two-part Medway fishery, running from Ham Farm downstream towards Ashurst railway station. The upper water slows towards the weir, while the deeper weir pool and lower river are more barbel- and chub-focused.
Checked 9 Oct 2026
Chafford Park stretch of the River Medway
River Medway · Members only
Chafford Park is a quiet, slow-moving lower-Medway stretch run by Royal Tunbridge Wells Angling Society. It’s mainly members-only, with a gentle bank profile and a proper match-style feel.
Checked 9 Oct 2026
River Medway Fordcombe
River Medway · Members only
A cracking upper Medway stretch near Fordcombe, run by Rookery Angling Club. Roughly half a mile of rural river, with seven platforms, high banks and some proper deep pools.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
River Medway Barming Downstream
River Medway · Day ticket or members
A handy half-mile Medway stretch from Barming Bridge, with easy car-park access and roughly six swims nearby. It’s proper chub water, with regular 5 lb-plus fish reported, plus bream, roach, the odd barbel and first-class pike fishing.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
River Medway Sportsground, Tonbridge
River Medway · Day ticket or members
A cracking, easy-access Medway stretch right in Tonbridge, with the river splitting around the sportsground into two channels. It’s a member and day-ticket venue, with steady summer roach sport, proper chub and some big surprises tucked away.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
River Medway Above Leigh Barrier — Haysden Country Park to Bailey Bridge
River Medway · Day ticket or members
A cracking bit of Medway above the Leigh Flood Barrier, running from Six Arches Bridge up to Bailey Bridge. The day-ticket water sits by Haysden Lake, with barbel, bream, roach, chub, pike and perch all in the mix.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
River Medway at Leigh
River Medway · Club members or arranged guest ticket
A rural River Medway stretch at Leigh, run and controlled by Maidstone Victory Angling Society. Access is via The Green Lane by Leigh village green, with the water reached beneath the railway bridge.
Species not listed by the club.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
River Medway near Tunbridge Wells
River Medway · Members only or guest ticket
A proper upper-Medway stretch run by Bromley (Kent) & District Angling Society, with a cracking big weir pool and mixed coarse fishing. It’s a members’ water, with guests welcome only when accompanied by a BDAS member.
Checked 10 Oct 2026
East Farleigh Cruising Club stretch, River Medway
River Medway · Day ticket or members
East Farleigh Cruising Club is a proper deep-water Medway stretch above Teston Lock, run and maintained by Maidstone Victory Angling Society. It’s a winter bream water, with pike worth a look too.
Checked 10 Oct 2026