Where to fish in Kent

Elphicks Fisheries

Horsmonden · 7 lakes on site

Seven pre-booked Wealden carp lakes near Horsmonden, from a tough, low-stock specimen water to easier runs lakes for juniors and families.

Monk Lakes

Marden, near Maidstone · 3 lakes on site

One of the south east's largest coarse fisheries — a 120-acre complex with pleasure and specimen lakes plus a stretch of the River Beult.

Cottington Lakes

Sholden, near Deal · 4 lakes on site

A 45-acre, eight-lake Kent day-ticket complex on the coast near Deal, with two bookable specimen carp lakes alongside general pleasure and match waters, plus an on-site campsite.

Hawkhurst Fish Farm

Hawkhurst · 7 lakes on site

Hawkhurst Fish Farm has a proper spread of fishing, from beginner-friendly Junior Lakes to book-ahead carp and catfish waters. Pick your lake carefully: tickets, booking arrangements and junior access vary across the site.

Orchard Place Farm Fishing

Paddock Wood · 8 lakes on site

Orchard Place Farm near Paddock Wood has 13 lakes, with carp and catfish sessions on one side and match-style pleasure fishing on the other. There are some proper lumps advertised, but specimen swims need booking by phone and the booking page currently says no matches.

Chequertree Fishery

Ashford · 1 lakes on site

Chequertree Fishery at Bethersden offers three lakes, a proper mix of coarse fish and a licensed clubhouse for a brew. Book and pay before travelling, and check trout availability before planning a fly-fishing trip.

Hartley Lands Fishery

Cranbrook · 7 lakes on site

Hartley Lands has six lakes and a pond, with everything from beginner-friendly carp fishing to a proper specimen hunt. Angler limits on four waters, mixed coarse options and selected night fishing give you plenty to choose from.

Royal Military Canal

Hythe · 4 lakes on site

Proper canal fishing across more than 13 miles of CPAS-controlled water, with mixed coarse fish and some reported carp and pike lumps. Day tickets are available, but mapped exclusions, a members-only section and local rowing restrictions mean picking the right stretch matters.

Bewl Water

Lamberhurst · 1 lakes on site

Bewl Water is a proper big-water option near Lamberhurst: an 800-acre reservoir with regularly stocked rainbow trout, bank fly-fishing and boat fishing. Pike and perch add a seasonal predator angle, but check dates and the boat booking total before committing.

Elphicks Fishery

Tonbridge · 7 lakes on site

Elphicks is a proper Kent carp complex with seven lakes, from big-fish waters pushing 50lb-plus to more affordable mixed fishing on Kettles and Sandwich. Everything is pre-booked, so get your Swimbooker booking sorted before travelling.

Conningbrook Lakes

Ashford · 3 lakes on site

Conningbrook Lakes is a proper Kent gravel-pit venue with a sizeable main lake, island, points, bays and reported carp over 40lb. It is membership-only, so this is one for Mid Kent Fisheries members rather than casual day-ticket anglers.

Horton Kirby Angling Club Lakes

Dartford · 4 lakes on site

Horton Kirby is DDAPS’s members-only venue in Dartford, with four named lakes and a section of the River Darent. There’s proper variety here, from 30lb-plus carp and big tench to pike, bream, perch and roach.

Cackle Hill Lakes

Biddenden · 3 lakes on site

Cackle Hill Lakes has three waters: two specimen lakes for big carp and catfish, plus a smaller Mixed Lake with a broader coarse-fish line-up. Properly equipped too, with toilets, showers, parking, tackle shop and cafe on site.

Hawkhurst Fishery

Hawkhurst · 7 lakes on site

Hawkhurst Fish Farm is a proper multi-lake complex near Hawkhurst, with everything from bitey Match Lake sessions to hefty carp and catfish waters. There’s a cracking spread of swims, prices and styles, although the rules are fairly tight.

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.

River Medway

Maidstone · 4 lakes on site

A proper mixed River Medway venue around Maidstone, controlled by Maidstone Victory Angling Society. There’s shallow, snaggy-looking river fishing, deeper winter water, bream, chub, roach, carp, barbel and cracking pike potential.

Orchard Place Farm Fishery

Borden · 8 lakes on site

Orchard Place Farm Fishery is a sizeable Kent complex with 13 lakes, proper carp and catfish waters, plus match and silver-fish options. There’s a good spread of ticket lengths, solid on-site facilities and plenty of island-lined swims to get your head around.

Royal Military Canal – Hythe Stretch

Hythe · 4 lakes on site

A proper canal stretch with over 13 miles of CPAS-controlled water, solid mixed fish and some cracking targets. Day tickets cover eligible sections, but the West Hythe Bridge to West Hythe Dam stretch is members-only.

Royal Military Canal – Appledore Stretch

Appledore · 1 lakes on site

Royal Military Canal – Appledore Road Bridge Venue 10 is a reed-lined, weedy canal stretch near Appledore, with carp, bream, tench, roach and more in the mix. It is dawn-to-dusk fishing under Rother Fishery Association rules, with a permit needed before you drop in.