Yateley Match Lake

Yateley Match Lake sits within Farnham Angling Society’s Yateley East Complex on Sandhurst Road, Yateley, Hampshire. The East Complex grid reference is SU 828 610, with access through the entrance on Sandhurst Road. It’s approximately 13.8 acres, so there’s a decent bit of water to get your head around rather than a tiny puddle where every swim is obvious straight away.

• 1 lake: Match Lake
• Fish: carp, catfish, tench, bream, perch
• Find it: Yateley · GU46 7UU

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Yateley Match Lake sits within Farnham Angling Society’s Yateley East Complex on Sandhurst Road, Yateley, Hampshire. The East Complex grid reference is SU 828 610, with access through the entrance on Sandhurst Road. It’s approximately 13.8 acres, so there’s a decent bit of water to get your head around rather than a tiny puddle where every swim is obvious straight away.

This is a mature, tree-lined gravel pit with three islands, giving it plenty to look at before you’ve even clipped up. Islands, margins and any visible signs of fish are the obvious starting points when you’re planning a first session. Take a proper walk if allowed before settling in, have a good look at the water, and don’t be afraid to ask the bailiff or the society which areas have been producing recently.

The headline draw is the carp and catfish angling. Carp are reported to around 39 lb, while catfish are reported to about 56 lb, so there’s some proper lump potential here. If you’re targeting the bigger residents, bring tackle you trust, check every knot and make sure your landing kit is up to the job. No need to overcomplicate things on a new venue either — start with a tidy, sensible approach and build from what the swim tells you.

There’s a good spread of other fish in the lake, too. Tench are reported to 7 lb or more, bream to about 10 lb or more, and perch to 3 lb or more. The fishery is described specifically around carp and catfish angling, but those extra species give you something else to think about if the bigger targets aren’t showing. Keep an eye on the margins, islands and any signs of fish moving, then adjust rather than stubbornly sticking to one spot.

Fishing is available on a season-ticket basis. Night fishing is allowed, bait boats are allowed and dogs are allowed, while boats are not allowed. There’s no separate Match Lake day-ticket price published, so membership enquiries are handled by Farnham Angling Society. Before travelling, it’s worth checking the current membership arrangements and asking about swims, bait limits, preferred rigs and any seasonal updates. That little bit of prep can save a proper faff at the gate.

The rules need sorting before you’re clipped up. There’s a two-rod limit, hooks size 14 and larger must be barbless, and bent or long-shanked hooks are not allowed. Keepnets must not be used for carp, pike, catfish or barbel. Access is approximately 200 metres beyond Weybridge Mead when travelling along Sandhurst Road. Verge parking on Sandhurst Road or Yateley Road is prohibited, traffic may approach quickly, and the gates must be locked and secured when leaving. Take care, stay organised and you’ll be bob on.

We're not sure on ticket prices here — we couldn't find reliable, up-to-date prices online, so give the fishery a ring or check their own site before you go.

Good background reading. Most of it is a few years old, so treat it as a starting point and ask on the day.

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  Checked Sept '26 — “Yateley Match Lake is a mature 13.8-acre gravel pit in Farnham Angling Society’s Yateley East Complex, with carp, catfish, tench, bream and perch. It’s a season-ticket water with three islands, night fishing and bait boats allowed.”

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