Chigborough Lakes

No. Fishing must be pre-booked online, with telephone booking available if online booking is difficult.

Anglers select their intended lake when booking but may choose any available swim on arrival.

Going by what the fishery says: The official site says the coarse/carp lakes contain carp to about 40lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, catfish, perch, tench, bream, roach, rudd, pike. The official site says the coarse/carp lakes contain carp to about 40lb.

Around Not published acres. A mature coarse and carp water within Chigborough’s 30-acre coarse and carp setup..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for May Water further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Chigborough Lakes before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

You'll need to book May Water in advance rather than just turning up.

We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule for this lake. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

Good for: Anglers after a mixed coarse and carp session; Fishers happy to choose a swim after arriving. Less suited to: Anyone wanting an unbooked walk-up day ticket.

The coarse/carp booking guidance refers to a Watercraft ticket.

No. Keep-nets are not allowed.

Going by what the fishery says: The official site says the coarse/carp lakes contain carp to about 40lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, catfish, perch, tench, bream, roach, rudd, pike. The official site says the coarse/carp lakes contain carp to about 40lb.

Around Not published acres. One of three mature coarse lakes, with carp and a broad mix of listed coarse species..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Heybridge Mere further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Chigborough Lakes before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

You'll need to book Heybridge Mere in advance rather than just turning up.

We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule for this lake. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

Good for: Mixed-species coarse and carp anglers; Anglers who like having swim choice on arrival. Less suited to: Last-minute anglers without a pre-booked ticket.

The official rules allow a maximum of three rods.

No specific night-fishing availability or night-fishing price was stated on the official pages checked.

Going by what the fishery says: The official site says the coarse/carp lakes contain carp to about 40lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, catfish, perch, tench, bream, roach, rudd, pike. The official site says the coarse/carp lakes contain carp to about 40lb.

Around Not published acres. A mature Chigborough coarse lake in the venue’s three-lake carp and coarse group..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Scraley Mere further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Chigborough Lakes before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

You'll need to book Scraley Mere in advance rather than just turning up.

We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule for this lake. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

Good for: Carp and general coarse anglers; Anglers targeting a booked lake but choosing the swim later. Less suited to: Those looking for night fishing, as no specific night availability or price is stated.

From November 1 through the end of June.

No. It is closed for fly fishing from July through October.

Going by what the fishery says: The trout waters are stocked with quality trout sourced from Norfolk. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

trout. The trout waters are stocked with quality trout sourced from Norfolk.

Around Not published acres. A named trout water with seasonal fly fishing and listed big-game angling..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Home Water further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Chigborough Lakes before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

You'll need to book Home Water in advance rather than just turning up.

We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule for this lake. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

Good for: Fly anglers fishing within the annual trout season; Anglers checking out the listed big-game option. Less suited to: Fly anglers turning up between July and October.

It remains open during summer, subject to weather conditions.

Yes. Fishing must be pre-booked online, with telephone booking available if online booking is difficult.

Going by what the fishery says: The trout waters are stocked with quality trout sourced from Norfolk. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

trout. The trout waters are stocked with quality trout sourced from Norfolk.

Around Not published acres. The deeper named trout water, remaining open through summer subject to weather..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Rook Hall further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: with the fish the fishery lists here, a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.

Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.

A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Chigborough Lakes before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.

Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.

You'll need to book Rook Hall in advance rather than just turning up.

We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule for this lake. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.

Good for: Fly anglers wanting a deeper trout water; Anglers looking for a summer option subject to conditions. Less suited to: Anyone expecting guaranteed summer access in all weather.