Chafford Park stretch of the River Medway
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.
Run by Royal Tunbridge Wells Angling Society · checked 9 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club
River Medway
Chafford Park stretch of the River Medway
River level
Measured — Environment Agency
Chafford gauge
Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.
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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open River Ready
The lowdown
- This is one of RTWAS’s newer river additions, sitting within the society’s wider Medway portfolio.
- The river has a lower-Medway character here rather than an upper-river feel. Flow is slow, so it’s a different game from faster, more pushy water.
- The banks aren’t steep, making Chafford Park one of the easier RTWAS river venues to fish. Handy if you don’t fancy clambering about all day.
- The surrounding fields are grazed by cattle, so expect a fairly open, rural setting. Keep an eye on stock and follow any venue guidance around the fields.
- It’s described as a quiet venue and suits anglers who enjoy a match-style approach. Think tidy presentation, finding the right line and working a swim properly.
- Barbel are present and still get caught despite the gentle flow. That’s a cheeky bonus when you’re expecting mainly silverfish action.
- There are carp to 15 lb, chub over 5 lb, perch over 3 lb and roach approaching 2 lb. A nice mixed bag of targets.
- Early summer brings skylarks and reed buntings around the stretch, while egrets may show in the fields during winter. Proper peaceful Medway stuff.
- No published peg count or measured length is available. Access and parking details also aren’t stated on the checked holder pages, so sort those details before setting off.
- We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.
Methods: A match-style approach suits the slow water, with careful presentation and steady swim work. Barbel are there too, so keep a proper eye on the crease and any more positive-looking lines.
Access & tickets
RTWAS membership
Chafford Park is listed among Royal Tunbridge Wells Angling Society waters. Membership is currently full, with a waiting list available.
The stretch is run by Royal Tunbridge Wells Angling Society. Ordinary public day tickets aren’t advertised; membership is currently full and closed to new applicants, with a waiting list available. Guest tickets are restricted as above.
Fish the club names
carp, chub, perch, roach, barbel
Key rules
- Unattended rods must not be left beyond arms' reach.
- Bivvies are prohibited.
- Members under 16 must be accompanied by an adult society member.
- Night fishing is not available to members under 18.
- Anglers must follow the venue’s health-and-safety guidance, including warnings about deep water and potentially hazardous banks.
Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.
GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fishWhere it is
Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.
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