Fishing in Swanley: waters near you
23 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Swanley, plus 12 river stretches across Kent. Closest first.
The lowdown on Swanley waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Swanley, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Swan Valley Lakes (about 1 mile), Sandhurst Lake (about 1 mile) and Yateley East Fishery (about 1 mile).
Between them you'll find carp, tench, bream, roach, pike, perch, catfish, crucian 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 Swanley, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Swanley
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Fisheries near Swanley
70%Swan Valley Lakes
Swanley · 1 lakes on site
Swan Valley Lakes near Blackwater, Camberley is a mature specimen carp syndicate lake, with a roughly 9-acre main lake, 32 designated swims and some serious carp on the menu. Day and night fishing are reported, but current booking details need checking with Paul Bloomfield.
71%Sandhurst Lake
Sandhurst · 1 lakes on site
Sandhurst Lake is a 14-acre specimen carp venue on Swan Lane, near Sandhurst and listed by the fishery with a Yateley, Hampshire postal address. It offers pre-booked 23-hour day tickets, serious carp fishing and a proper chance of a 40lb-plus lump.
Yateley
Yateley East Fishery
Yateley East Fishery
Yateley · 5 lakes on site
Yateley East Complex is a proper multi-water venue near Yateley, with specialist carp fishing on Copse and Match Lakes, mixed fishing on Nursery and Summer Pit, plus a seasonal stretch of the River Blackwater.
74%Yateley West Fishery
Yateley · 4 lakes on site
Yateley West is a proper private specimen-carp complex near Yateley, with four very different waters. Car Park, North and Split are membership waters, while Pads Lake is booked by visiting groups through Yateley Angling Centre.
77%Holme Grange Fishery
Wokingham · 1 lakes on site
Holme Grange Fishery is a friendly, all-year venue near Wokingham with one principal lake, carp to around 36lb and a useful mix of coarse species. It suits beginners, families and anglers after a proper carp lump without needing a syndicate ticket.
72%Gold Valley Lakes
Aldershot · 3 lakes on site
A well-regarded, 32-acre, five-lake day-ticket complex in Aldershot, self-described as 'Voted UK's Best Commercial Fishery', with carp to 30lb and strong, mostly positive review sentiment.
72%Dinton Pastures
Hurst, near Wokingham · 2 lakes on site
A council-run Thames Valley gravel-pit complex with genuine day-ticket access on White Swan and the River Loddon, plus two long-waiting-list members-only specimen lakes.
72%Willow Park Fishery
Aldershot · 4 lakes on site
Willow Park is a four-lake, 22-acre complex near Aldershot, with overnight carp fishing, mixed coarse lakes and a beginner-friendly Stock Pond. There’s a café and tackle shop too — just watch the different age rules and ticket arrangements between lakes.
Riseley
Wellington Country Park Fishery
Wellington Country Park Fishery
Riseley · 2 lakes on site
Wellington Country Park Fishery is a proper syndicate venue near Riseley, with a main lake known for big carp and a smaller lake with tighter access. Seven carp over 50 lb are claimed, but applications and the waiting list are currently closed.
Odiham
Basingstoke Canal – Odiham Stretch
Basingstoke Canal – Odiham Stretch
Odiham · 1 lakes on site
A cracking canal stretch around Odiham, North Warnborough and Greywell, with a healthy self-stocked coarse-fish population and very reasonable permit prices. It is towpath-only, catch-and-release fishing, with a proper close season and a few rules to get your head around.
Wokingham
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Wokingham · 5 lakes on site
Dinton Pastures is a cracking 350-acre country park with a proper mix of coarse fishing, from casual day-ticket roach and carp sessions to specimen-group waters and a river stretch with barbel, chub, perch and pike. Just remember: Longmoor Lake is at California Country Park, not the main Dinton site.
74%Royal Berkshire Fishery
Windsor · 3 lakes on site
Three island lakes, a specimen option and plenty of mixed coarse fishing: Royal Berkshire Fishery has a cracking spread for different sorts of day out. There’s a café, tackle and bait shops too — just bring cash and check the hours before travelling.
72%Finch Farm Fishery
Maidenhead · 3 lakes on site
Finch Farm has three sheltered lakes near Maidenhead, with mixed coarse fishing, carp and a dedicated Cat Lake. Day tickets are bought on the bank, while overnight sessions need arranging ahead.
69%Basingstoke Canal
Woking · 1 lakes on site
Proper canal fishing through Woking, with mixed coarse species and £5 adult day permits. It’s towpath-only, catch-and-release fishing, and the Town Wharf access reference isn’t permission to drop a line there.
Woking
Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch
Basingstoke Canal – Woking Stretch
Woking · 1 lakes on site
A proper urban-and-rural canal stretch around Woking and Horsell, with towpath access and a healthy self-stocked coarse-fish population. Day permits start at £3, but you’ll need both the canal permit and an Environment Agency rod licence before wetting a line.
Theale
Theale Fisheries
Theale Fisheries
Theale · 3 lakes on site
Theale Fisheries is a secluded Berkshire complex of three mature gravel-pit waters beside the River Kennet. Island Lake is the bookable day-ticket water, while Theale 1 and Theale 2 are syndicate-only.
68%Thorpe Lea Fishery
Egham · 1 lakes on site
Thorpe Lea is an 18-acre specimen carp lake with 38 swims, islands and weed patches, and a fishery claim of over 2,000 carp. It’s advance booking only with a 24-hour minimum, so think proper overnight session rather than a cheeky few hours.
73%Twynersh Fishing Complex
Chertsey · 4 lakes on site
An old Surrey gravel-works complex with eight pits on 44 acres — five open to day tickets, two members-only and one bookable exclusive lake.
Godalming
Godalming Navigation
Godalming Navigation
Godalming · 3 lakes on site
Godalming Navigation is a varied River Wey venue managed by Godalming Angling Society, with roughly 8 miles of river and navigation fishing from Eashing towards Guildford. Expect proper mixed fishing, with barbel, chub, perch, pike and plenty of smaller river species in the mix.
72%Wraysbury Lakes
Wraysbury · 3 lakes on site
Wraysbury Lakes is a proper big-water carp setup near Wraysbury, Berkshire, operated by RK Leisure. It’s membership-led rather than a casual walk-in day-ticket venue, with several sizeable waters and some serious carp pedigree.
Aldermaston
Court Farm Fishing Lakes
Court Farm Fishing Lakes
Aldermaston · 3 lakes on site
Court Farm Fishing Lakes is a three-lake coarse fishery near Aldermaston, with easy-access lakes for mixed fishing and a proper specimen water holding more than 200 double-figure carp. It runs on annual tickets only, with no day tickets available.
Weybridge
Wey Navigation
Wey Navigation
Weybridge · 2 lakes on site
A proper narrow canal venue around Weybridge, with roach, chub, bream, perch and dace among the usual suspects. It’s club- and association-controlled, so sort the right ticket before setting up.
74%Westfield Fishery
Marlow · 2 lakes on site
Westfield is a compact, feature-filled carp venue at Medmenham, between Marlow and Henley, with eight swims and a coarse stream also advertised. Advance booking is essential, whether you're sorting a day session or a proper fishing break with the lake to yourselves.
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