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 - £40 half day for April, May, June, September and October)
3 fish - £50
4 fish - £58
5 fish - £65
Under 18’s (9-17)- £33 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-7pm 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
18th November
The fishing remained consistently good for yet another week at Lakedown. All lakes were clear although todays rain has caused lake 1 to muddy up and lake 2 to become slightly discoloured. Last week the catch of the week was landed by Micky Heasman; a lovely 7.2lb rainbow from lake 2. Another 8 fish over 5lbs were also caught with an overall catch rate above 80%. Lures are still working best with black being the colour of choice
WE WILL BE HOLDING THE LAKEDOWN CHRISTMAS COMPETITION ON FRIDAY 27TH DEC, £50 ENTRY (3 fish ticket and a beer) WITH 3 PRIZES TO BE WON. PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL TO ENTER
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION ON SAT 7th DECEMBER
12th November
The kids have been smashing it over the last 2 weeks with the 4 anglers under 14 weve had in catching a whopping 31lbs of fish between them! All lakes are clear and have been fishing very well with barely any blanks reported. As usual lures are catching as are nymphs.
WE WILL BE HOLDING THE LAKEDOWN CHRISTMAS COMPETITION ON FRIDAY 27TH DEC, £50 ENTRY (3 fish ticket and a beer) WITH 3 PRIZES TO BE WON. PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL TO ENTER
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION ON SAT 7th DECEMBER
28th October
The fabulous fishing continued at Lakedown last week with over 100 fish landed, with a catch rate of 85%. Yet again over half a dozen fish around the 5-6lb mark were landed, and a couple of lovely 8lbers too. All lakes are clear and have been fishing well (Lake 1 in particular probably due to the fact that after being muddied up for so long, most of the stock in there had never seen a hook before.). The usual lures are doing best....cormorants, tadpoles, Montanas cats whiskers etc. colours in general are black green and orange
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION ON THURS 7th SEPTEMBER
21st October
Bar a few random off days, its been a superb couple of weeks at Lakedown. With lakes 1 and 2 being a bit coloured (yet fishable) lakes 3 and 4 have been producing the most fish, and some stunners to boot. As well as over half a dozen 5-6lbers the notable catches have been a 9lb rainbow from lake 3 and an 7.12lb rainbow from lake 4. The average has been just over 2 fish per rod (an average catch rate of just over 80%) Black and white lures have been working best
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION ON WEDS 23rd OCTOBER
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION ON THURS 7th SEPTEMBER
8th October
Now that’s more like it! Following a slow week, the fishing over the last few days has been superb! Averaging over 2.3 fish per rod, and with 8 fish landed between 4.8-7lbs, anglers have been having a great time at Lakedown. Thank you to Jo And Micky for organising and supporting the fidelity event on Saturday. All lakes are now clear and although some rain is forecast this week it looks like we will miss the heavy downpours which discolour the water! Fingers crossed!
1st October
The last 2 weeks have been harder than we would have expected. With a healthy stock of fish going in the lakes every week since the start of September, since the last catch report the average gas only been about 1.3 fish per rod. That said we have had a number of lovely 5-6lb rainbows out the pick of which was a fin perfect 6.2lb rainbow from lake 3 caught by Sam Mepham. Green and black are the colours working best and the water is now a very comfortable 14 degrees. We will; be stop king again this week so finger crossed things will be easier! Lakes 1 and 2 have muddied up after the down pour of the last 2 days but lakes 3 and 4 still have good visibility
.PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION ON SAT 5TH OCTOBER
17th Sept
Its been great to see a regular flow of anglers on the banks after a very slow summer. And its no wonder.......the cold nights have bought the water temperature right down to around the 16 degree mark and the new stock of fish are loving it. Most anglers are avoiding a blank, with a number over the weekend catching their 3 fish bag before midday.. The notable catches of the week have been a 4lb rainbow and a fin perfect 3lb brown from lake 3. There have also been a number of comments on how well the fish are fighting which is great to hear. Very little has been caught off the top and it appears that intermediate lines might be the best choice at the moment. Its also been great to see such a wide variety of flies catching, from Ally Mcoists to mullet Bachs, to Montanas.
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION ON WEDS 2ND OCTOBER
.PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION ON SAT 5TH OCTOBER
10th Sept
After last weeks double stocking the fish took a few days to settle, but with the water a reasonably comfortable 18 degrees,. once they did fishing picked up well. Over the weekend only 1 angler blanked with the best catch being a rainbow just over 4lbs caught by regular mr Farley
3rd Sept
WE ARE BACK! The New season is upon us and we will begin stocking this Thursday. With fish now coming from Manninfgford and weighing it at a 3lb average, we have raised our ticket price by £1 per fish but hopefully the size and quality of the new stock will keep everyone happy!
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