Sutton-at-Hone Lakes

DDAPS lists mirror and common carp over 34 lb.

Tench, bream, pike, eels, roach and perch are listed alongside carp.

Going by what the fishery says: DDAPS describes Big Lake as a mature mixed coarse fishery and its top carp venue; mirror and common carp are over 34 lb, tench over 9 lb, bream over 8 lb and pike over 20 lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, tench, bream, pike, eel, roach, perch. DDAPS describes Big Lake as a mature mixed coarse fishery and its top carp venue; mirror and common carp are over 34 lb, tench over 9 lb, bream over 8 lb and pike over 20 lb.

Around Not published acres. A mature mixed coarse lake with serious carp and plenty of backup targets..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Sutton Big Lake 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 Sutton-at-Hone 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.

No — Sutton Big Lake is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

It depends — No separate night-fishing policy is stated on the official venue page.

Good for: Carp anglers after a proper target fish; Mixed anglers targeting tench, bream or pike. Less suited to: Anglers wanting a casual day-ticket session.

The lake has produced carp over 40 lb, with current fish to the mid-thirties according to DDAPS.

No. Sutton-at-Hone is not a day-ticket venue and access is for existing DDAPS members.

Going by what the fishery says: DDAPS says the lake has produced carp over 40 lb and currently holds carp to the mid-thirties; match weights have reached 100 lb. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, tench, bream, roach, perch, eel. DDAPS says the lake has produced carp over 40 lb and currently holds carp to the mid-thirties; match weights have reached 100 lb.

Around Not published acres. A busy mixed lake with big carp, strong match potential and plenty of smaller targets..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Car Park/Small Lake 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 Sutton-at-Hone 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.

No — Car Park/Small Lake is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

It depends — No separate night-fishing policy is stated on the official venue page.

Good for: Carp anglers and match-minded coarse anglers; Anglers after a varied mixed bag. Less suited to: Anyone looking for a quiet, lightly stocked water.

It is an extended, more accessible area of Small Lake.

Smaller carp, tench, perch and bream are listed.

Going by what the fishery says: DDAPS describes The Banjo as holding lots of smaller carp, tench, perch and bream. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

carp, tench, perch, bream. DDAPS describes The Banjo as holding lots of smaller carp, tench, perch and bream.

Around Not published acres. The accessible stalking and family-fishing area of Small Lake..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for The Banjo 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 Sutton-at-Hone 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.

No — The Banjo is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

It depends — No separate night-fishing policy is stated on the official venue page.

Good for: Stalking anglers; Family fishing and shorter sessions. Less suited to: Anglers focused solely on heavyweight carp.

It flows around the back of Big Lake.

Chub over 4 lb, plus perch and dace.

Going by what the fishery says: The river offers chub over 4 lb, plus perch and dace. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.

chub, perch. The river offers chub over 4 lb, plus perch and dace.

Around Not published acres. A bonus river section with chub, perch and dace around the back of Big Lake..

We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for River Darent 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 Sutton-at-Hone 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.

No — River Darent is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.

It depends — No separate night-fishing policy is stated on the official venue page.

Good for: River anglers after chub and dace; Anglers wanting a change from stillwater fishing. Less suited to: Those only interested in heavyweight carp.