01435 883449 / 07502 257428 / (or Ted on 07740 798341)
LAKEDOWN TROUT FISHERY
A scenic fishery
"The loveliest small water trout fishery in the UK"
- Charles Jardine
Lakedown Trout Fishery is situated in a secluded Wealden valley with scenic views & no visible sign of habitation.
The Fishery was originally designed & created in 1981 by actor & Rock legend Roger Daltrey.
The four spring-fed lakes totalling approximately 20 acres have an abundance of aquatic fly life.
"A visual assault on the senses. There can be no prettier fishery in this land. Spikes of bright yellow flag decorate the banks which are thick with beds of rose bay willow herb, bee-haunted fox gloves & spotted orchid. A place where wild browns & rainbows live side by side" -
Trout Fisherman, August 2005
Lakedown Trout Fishery is changing our online ticket provider, Online tickets should be available again next week.
This allows you to book your ticket in advance either online or by telephone.
FOR TAPROOM BOOKING PLEASE VISIT LAKEDOWNBOOKINGS.COM
Follow our fishery for the latest updates!
LAKEDOWN TROUT FISHERY
Swife Lane,
Burwash,
East Sussex
TN21 8UX
01435 883449 / 07502 257428 / (or Ted on 07740 798341)
PRICES, HOURS AND INFORMATION
FOOD IS AVAILABLE FROM FOOD VANS EVERY WEEKEND AT THE TAPROOM
PLEASE BOOK ONLINE OR BY EMAIL / TELEPHONE IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVING AT FISHERY.
07502 257428 /01435 883449
email lakedowntroutfishery@gmail.com
IF YOU REQUIRE A VOUCHER PLEASE EMAIL FOR MORE DETAILS
PRICES
Anglers will receive a 10% discount at the taproom as part of their ticket as well as complimentary tea / coffee.
2 fish - £38 (half day for April, May, June, September and October)
3 fish - £46
4 fish - £54
5 fish - £62
Under 18’s (9-17)- £30 for a 2 fish ticket, or they may share fish on an accompanying adults 5 fish ticket
Please note only cash / cheque are accepted on site,
We are open 5 days a week, 8am-6pm last cast (Closed Monday and Tuesday, open on bank holidays)
(closing hours alter through the year according to daylight).
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A ticket must be purchased online or by telephone prior to fishing.
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Anglers must sign in at the lodge upon arrival
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Once the bag limit is reached, fishing must cease until an additional ticket is purchased.
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All anglers must inform a Lakedown staff member of their catch in order to assist with stock management. You can enter a catch report using the GoCatch app.
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No catch and release (with the exception of wild brown trout in lake 1 which will
be far smaller than average stocked fish
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single fly, max size 10
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Anglers must hold an Environmental Agency Rod Licence.
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Children must be 9 years old or over. (9 - 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult)
CATCH REPORT
Latest Updates
15th April
What a week. not only did spring start springing, but the fishing was fantastic too. A catch rate up over 80% saw nearly all anglers go home happy. All lakes are fishable and producing fish, with lake 2 fishing best. The best fish of the week were 3 x 5lb rainbows from lakes 1, 2 and 3.
Black continues to do well, with blue flash damsels, cats whiskers and Montanas also catching.
LAKEDOWN WILL be CLOSED THIS WEDS 17th and FRIDAY 19th APRIL FOR PRIVATE EVENTS
8th April
it was a mixed bag this week. Starting off hard, fishing really picked up over the last few days. The largest fish was a 4.5lb rainbow from lake 4. Lakes 1 and 2 are slightly coloured but lake 2 has actually fished best over the last 7 days. Black continues to be the best colour and. few fish have also been caught on dries.
1st April
Its been a fantastic 2 weeks of fishing at Lakedown with a catch rate around 90%. Lake 3 has fished its socks off with 3 fish between 6.5 and 7lbs landed. All lakes are currently clear with any black flies working best.
19th March -
As you would expect, fishing picked up immediately after our restock last week with all but 3 anglers catching their full bags. Lake 3 fished its socks off with lake 4 also fishing well. Lakes 1 and 2 have started to clear so we expect them to follow suit this week. The best fish of the week was a 4.5lb sparctic from lake 3. Flies of choice were lures such as cats whiskers and blue flash damsels. Restocking will continue this week
NEW SEASON 5th March -
Catch reports are back after a slow wet winter. Fishing through jan and feb didn't see as many fish pulled out as last year but we still saw a n umber of 5-6lb rainbows come out of each lake.
Lakes 1 and 2 are currently muddy due to all the rain, however because they have not been clear for the majority of winter, they still hold a good stock of fish. Conversely, lakes 3 and 4 have been fished pretty hard but we will begin our (pretty much) weekly restocking on Thursday. The usual suspects of lures have been working best all winter.... Blue flash damsels......cats whiskers.....cormorants...tadpoles....montanas......orange fritz.
UPDATE: - APOLOGIES BUT DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES OUR RESTOCK WILL NOW BE TAKING PLACE AT THE BEGINNING OF NEXT WEEK
