Fishery guide · Middlesex
Fox Pool
Fox Pool is a small, intimate big-carp syndicate lake in the Longfield Fishery complex near Wraysbury, with clear water, proper snags and a reported stock of 90-plus carp. Membership is currently full, with access by invitation or recommendation only.
“6.3/10 — The reported stock includes multiple 35lb-plus fish, with listed mirror and common records above 40lb.”
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The lowdown
Fox Pool sits within the Longfield Fishery complex around Hythe End, Wraysbury — commonly described as near Denham and west London. It’s one of two lakes on the complex, alongside Road Lake, and is very much a syndicate-style setup rather than a wander-up day-ticket water.
- 2 lakes: Fox Pool, Road Lake
- Fish: carp, tench
- Find it: Denham · TW19 5AH
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The full rundown on Fox Pool
Fox Pool sits within the Longfield Fishery complex around Hythe End, Wraysbury — commonly described as near Denham and west London. It’s one of two lakes on the complex, alongside Road Lake, and is very much a syndicate-style setup rather than a wander-up day-ticket water.
At roughly 4 acres, Fox Pool is small and intimate. The water is described as gin-clear, so expect fish that can have a proper look at your rig. It can also become heavily weedy through the warmer months, making fish care, line choice and keeping calm around the snags absolutely key.
There are snags in all four corners, plus secluded designated swims. That gives the place a tucked-away feel, but it also means this isn’t a venue for chucking out and hoping for the best. Fishing tight to features may be part of the appeal, though every swim and situation still needs tackling within the fishery’s rules.
Fox Pool is primarily aimed at big-carp anglers. The official stock claim is approximately 90 or more fish, including mirrors and commons. Two mirrors are listed over 40lb, along with one common over 40lb, while around eight other fish are said to exceed 35lb. The listed venue records are 43lb 12oz for a mirror and 48lb 2oz for a common.
Tench are also listed, with a venue record of 12lb. Clear water, weed and corner snags should make this a thinking angler’s water, with careful presentation and tidy fish care more important than piling in loads of bait. Pre-baiting is banned, and loose feed is limited to boilies, hemp and sweetcorn.
Access is tightly controlled. Fox Pool isn’t operated as a normal day-ticket lake, membership is currently at capacity, and the waiting list is by invitation or recommendation only. Night fishing is allowed for members, but session limits vary by season, so the paperwork matters before you get the bivvy out.
The rules are suitably serious for a snaggy big-fish water: a minimum 42-inch landing net, a raised-side cradle mat and suitable fish-care products are required. Boats and bait boats are prohibited except for management use, zig rigs are banned, and line diameters are specified. It’s a focused, low-key syndicate venue for anglers chasing quality carp rather than a casual day by the water.
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.
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Fox Pool FAQs
What are the Fox Pool fishing seasons and rod limits?
The listed periods are March 1 to March 31 with two rods and a 48-hour rule; June 1 to October 31 with two rods and a 48-hour rule; and November 1 to February 28 with three rods and a 72-hour rule.
What bait can be used as loose feed?
Only boilies, hemp and sweetcorn may be used as loose feed. Live maggots and casters are permitted only from December 1 to February 28.
What line diameters are required?
Fox Pool requires at least 0.38mm fluorocarbon or 0.40mm mono/nylon. Braided mainline is permitted.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs need prior permission and must stay on a lead or be secured within the angler’s swim.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
We haven't found a tackle shop on site at Fox Pool. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near Denham.
Do I need to bring food?
We haven't seen any food on site, so bring your own grub and drinks. A flask and a stove (where allowed) make a long day much better.
Are there toilets on site?
Not that we've seen listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Is there parking, and how close is it to the swims?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off. Bring a barrow in case it's a walk.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
TW19 5AH.
How much is a ticket?
We haven't got current prices. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Can I just turn up, or do I need to book?
Fox Pool isn't day-ticket water — Fox Pool, Road Lake are members or syndicate only.
What fish are in there?
Across the lakes you'll find carp, tench. See each lake tab for which fish live where.
How many lakes are there?
2 — Fox Pool (Approximately 4 acres), Road Lake (Not published).
Is night fishing allowed?
Yes — Night fishing is permitted within the stated seasonal session limits.
Can I bring my dog?
Not covered in the rules we've checked. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Are bait boats allowed?
No — They are prohibited except for management use; a boat may assist with snagged or weeded fish, with lifejackets worn.
Do I need barbless hooks?
Most UK fisheries prefer barbless or micro-barbed hooks — ask on arrival if unsure.
Do I need my own unhooking mat or cradle?
Bring one either way — most fisheries expect it and the fish deserve it.
Is it suitable for disabled anglers?
We haven't seen disabled access listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Do I need a rod licence?
Yes — anyone 13 or over fishing in England and Wales needs an Environment Agency rod licence (or Natural Resources Wales in Wales), on top of your fishery ticket.
When's the best time of year to fish here?
Late spring through autumn is prime for most species. Check our live weather edge for this venue before you go — it updates daily.
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Syndicate · invite only
Fox Pool: a compact, clear-water syndicate lake with big carp, corner snags and a fair bit of weed to think around.
- Size
- Approximately 4 acres acres
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp, tench
Fox Pool is the main attraction here: a roughly 4-acre, small and intimate lake described by the fishery as gin-clear. The water has snags in all four corners and can become heavily weedy during warmer periods, so accurate, controlled fishing is likely to be the order of the day.
The venue is primarily a big-carp syndicate fishery. The official site lists two mirrors over 40lb, one common over 40lb and around eight other fish over 35lb. Listed venue records are 43lb 12oz for a mirror, 48lb 2oz for a common and 12lb for tench.
The fishery states the current stock is approximately 90 or more fish, including mirror carp and common carp.
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Fox Pool
Fox Pool
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Suits
- Anglers after a focused big-carp syndicate water with a reported stock of quality mirrors and commons.
- Carp anglers who enjoy clear water, feature fishing and working carefully around weed and snags.
Maybe not for
- Day-ticket anglers or anyone wanting a straightforward drop-in session, as membership is full and access is restricted.
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Fox Pool
carp
Solid PVA bag over the snaggy bits
With the features and a busy bottom, a solid bag keeps the hook point masked on the drop and sat neatly in a little pile of bait however rough the lakebed is.
- Tie a short, stiff hooklink (4–6in) so it packs into the bag without kinking.
- Fill the bag with a damp crumb mix and pack it tight — loose bags spill on the cast.
- Nick a wafter or small pop-up on the hair so it settles over the mix, not under it.
- Cast a few yards short of the feature, recast every couple of hours with a fresh bag.
carp
Chod or helicopter style over soft weed and silt
Where the bottom drops in and out of holes or there might be soft silt or weed, a pop-up that slides up the leader sits over the muck instead of disappearing into it — no need to find a perfectly clean spot.
- Single pop-up, 2–3in off the bottom.
- Fish it as a single hookbait or with a light scattering of freebies — a big bed defeats the point.
- Cast to likely holes and let the lead settle; don't drag it back.
tench
Method or maggot feeder for tench
Tench love margins and weedy patches. A feeder puts a small, tight patch of bait right by the hookbait.
- Fish 10–20 yards out, or tight to the cover where it's safe to land fish.
- Recast every 10–15 minutes early on to build the swim.
- Short hooklink with a dead red maggot, corn or a 8mm wafter.
tench
Lift method float for tench
Tench feed with their heads down and tip baits up — the lift method shows that bite as the float rising and lying flat.
- Fish the margin at dawn with a straight waggler, locked by a single big shot 2–3in from the hook.
- Rake or lightly bait the swim with hemp, corn and maggot.
- Strike when the float lifts or lies flat. Bread, corn or worm on a size 12–14.
Fox Pool FAQs
How big is Fox Pool?
It is approximately 4 acres.
What fish are listed in Fox Pool?
Mirror carp, common carp and tench are listed.
What's the lake record on Fox Pool?
Going by what the fishery says: The fishery states the current stock is approximately 90 or more fish, including mirror carp and common carp. That's the owner's figure, not ours — take it as a guide.
What fish are in Fox Pool?
carp, tench. The fishery states the current stock is approximately 90 or more fish, including mirror carp and common carp.
Which baits work well on Fox Pool?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Fox Pool 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.
When does Fox Pool get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.
What weather suits bigger catches on Fox Pool?
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 Fox Pool before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Fox Pool?
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.
Can I fish Fox Pool on a day ticket?
No — Fox Pool is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.
Is night fishing allowed on Fox Pool?
Yes — Night fishing is permitted within the stated seasonal session limits.
Who does Fox Pool suit?
Good for: Anglers after a focused big-carp syndicate water with a reported stock of quality mirrors and commons.; Carp anglers who enjoy clear water, feature fishing and working carefully around weed and snags.. Less suited to: Day-ticket anglers or anyone wanting a straightforward drop-in session, as membership is full and access is restricted..
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Syndicate · invite only
Road Lake: the second lake in the longfield fishery complex.
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
- —
- Species
- carp
Road Lake is named as the second lake in the Longfield Fishery complex alongside Fox Pool.
The checked information does not give further details about its size, stock, swims or fishing arrangements.
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Fox Pool
Road Lake
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Suits
- Anglers checking the wider Longfield Fishery complex rather than Fox Pool alone.
- Members seeking information on both waters through the fishery.
Maybe not for
- Anyone looking for published details on lake size, species or stock, as those facts are not provided here.
Bait, rigs & seasons
How we'd fish Road Lake
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
Road Lake FAQs
How large is Road Lake?
Its size is not published in the checked information.
What species are in Road Lake?
No species are specified in the checked information.
What's the lake record on Road Lake?
The fishery hasn't published a record for Road Lake that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in Road Lake?
carp.
How big is Road Lake and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. The second lake in the Longfield Fishery complex..
Which baits work well on Road Lake?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for Road 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: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does Road Lake get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.
What weather suits bigger catches on Road Lake?
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 Fox Pool before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on Road Lake?
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.
Can I fish Road Lake on a day ticket?
No — Road Lake is syndicate or members only, so you'll need to sort a ticket direct with the fishery.
Is night fishing allowed on Road Lake?
Yes — Night fishing is permitted within the stated seasonal session limits.
Who does Road Lake suit?
Good for: Anglers checking the wider Longfield Fishery complex rather than Fox Pool alone.; Members seeking information on both waters through the fishery.. Less suited to: Anyone looking for published details on lake size, species or stock, as those facts are not provided here..
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Venue Rule Checker
- No
Is Fox Pool a normal day-ticket water?
It is a syndicate fishery, not operated as a normal day-ticket venue.
- No
Is membership currently available?
Membership is currently at capacity; the waiting list is by invitation or recommendation only.
- Yes
Can members night fish?
Night fishing is permitted within the stated seasonal session limits.
- No
Are boats or bait boats allowed?
They are prohibited except for management use; a boat may assist with snagged or weeded fish, with lifejackets worn.
- No
Is pre-baiting allowed?
Pre-baiting is prohibited throughout the season.
- No
Are zig rigs allowed?
Zig rigs are prohibited on Fox Pool.
- Must
What fish-care kit is required?
A minimum 42-inch landing net, a cradle-style unhooking mat with raised sides, and antiseptic or other fish-care products when necessary are required.
Taken from the fishery’s own pages, last checked 12 October 2026. Rules change — always check with the fishery before you go.
Rules and prices change through the season. Follow and we'll flag changes the fishery or other anglers report.
Tips & guides worth reading
How we'd fish each lake
Our own suggestions, worked out from each lake's features, its main fish and the venue rules. They're tried-and-tested methods, not reports from this venue, so watch the water and ask in the tackle shop on the day.
Fox Pool
carp
Solid PVA bag over the snaggy bits
With the features and a busy bottom, a solid bag keeps the hook point masked on the drop and sat neatly in a little pile of bait however rough the lakebed is.
- Tie a short, stiff hooklink (4–6in) so it packs into the bag without kinking.
- Fill the bag with a damp crumb mix and pack it tight — loose bags spill on the cast.
- Nick a wafter or small pop-up on the hair so it settles over the mix, not under it.
- Cast a few yards short of the feature, recast every couple of hours with a fresh bag.
carp
Chod or helicopter style over soft weed and silt
Where the bottom drops in and out of holes or there might be soft silt or weed, a pop-up that slides up the leader sits over the muck instead of disappearing into it — no need to find a perfectly clean spot.
- Single pop-up, 2–3in off the bottom.
- Fish it as a single hookbait or with a light scattering of freebies — a big bed defeats the point.
- Cast to likely holes and let the lead settle; don't drag it back.
tench
Method or maggot feeder for tench
Tench love margins and weedy patches. A feeder puts a small, tight patch of bait right by the hookbait.
- Fish 10–20 yards out, or tight to the cover where it's safe to land fish.
- Recast every 10–15 minutes early on to build the swim.
- Short hooklink with a dead red maggot, corn or a 8mm wafter.
tench
Lift method float for tench
Tench feed with their heads down and tip baits up — the lift method shows that bite as the float rising and lying flat.
- Fish the margin at dawn with a straight waggler, locked by a single big shot 2–3in from the hook.
- Rake or lightly bait the swim with hemp, corn and maggot.
- Strike when the float lifts or lies flat. Bread, corn or worm on a size 12–14.
Road Lake
carp
A neat lead-clip rig over a light scattering of bait
When you don't know the lake well yet, the simplest approach is the best start: a reliable bottom bait rig on a clean spot, with just enough bait to get a bite without filling them up.
- Feel the lead down to find a firm spot, then clip up so you hit it every cast.
- Fish a single boilie or wafter with 20–30 freebies around it.
- Leave one rod roving and recast it to showing fish.
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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What anglers reckon
6.3/10 from Tackle Index: The reported stock includes multiple 35lb-plus fish, with listed mirror and common records above 40lb.
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Our read
Checked Sept '26 — “Fox Pool is a small, intimate big-carp syndicate lake in the Longfield Fishery complex near Wraysbury, with clear water, proper snags and a reported stock of 90-plus carp. Membership is currently full, with access by invitation or recommendation only.”
This is our own summary of recurring public feedback and the venue details we checked, not a copied customer review or a promise you’ll catch. Feedback changes, so we keep it separate from the Tackle Index score.
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