01435 883449 / 07502 257428 / (or Ted on 07740 798341)
LAKEDOWN TROUT FISHERY
A scenic fishery
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"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.
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"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" -
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Trout Fisherman, August 2005
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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.
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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
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IF YOU REQUIRE A VOUCHER PLEASE EMAIL FOR MORE DETAILS
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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 - £60
5 fish - £70
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,
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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
28th April
The record fish of the season was caught on Saturday. A whopping 12lb rainbow from lake 2. The water has started to warm a little now the cold nights have subsided and with continued sunshine throughout the day. That said the catch rate still stands at almost 2 fish per rod, with 80% of anglers catching a fish over 3.8lbs. All lakes continue too see fish caught, with black, orange and olive being there colours of choice. The alderfly hatch also started over the weekend which will generally see the hawthorn fly hatch follow a couple of weeks after.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE CLOSED WEDS 7TH MAY FOR A PRIVATE EVENT
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22nd April
Its been another good few weeks at Lakedown, averaging just over 2 fish per rod. The catch of the week was landed by young angler Joey, a lovely fin perfect 9lb rainbow from lake 1. All lakes are clear and fishing well. Best flies are damsels, Montanas and buzzers with black and olive seeming too be the best colours. Most fish seem to have been caught just sub surface, even in the bright weather.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE CLOSED THIS SATURDAY 26TH APRIL FOR A PRIVATE EVENT
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE CLOSED WEDS 7TH MAY FOR A PRIVATE EVENT
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8th April
Fishing was slightly tougher this last week although the fishery still barely saw a blank. And the run of lovely fish continued with the catch of the season so far being landed by Andy Crow, an 11lb rainbow from lake 3 caught on a black and red buzzer.
The fish were taking at a depth of about 6 feet mainly, with buzzers and blue flash damsels working best
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO BE HOSTING A LEARN TO FLYT FISH EVENT HELD BY ORVIS ON MAY 14TH. BOOM YOUR PLACE USING THE LINK BELOW.....ITS ONLY A FIVER!
31sr MARCH
It was an outrageous weekend of Fishing at Lakedown.
Only one ticketed fish wasn’t caught, and that was by first time fly Fisher Dudley. Luckily, to make up for it , the one that he did catch 0n his 2 fish ticket happened to be a 6lb brownie. The Weedon the brothers also had a six fish 31lb bag between them, which included two rainbowss topping the scale at 9 and 8.2lbs
Fish have Been caught in all lakes, and all columns of water, and on a multitude of flies. Needless to say the catch rate was up above 90% yet again for the week!
PLEASE NOTE THAT A 2 FISH TICKET IS NOW HALF DAY UNTIL JUNE
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27th March
It was a slow week last week in terms of anglers in attendance, but those that did come and throw a line out were handsomely rewarded. All but 5 ticketed fish were caught meaning a catch rate over 90% and the icing on the cake saw all but 6 anglers with at least 1 fish over 3lbs in their bag! All water columns have been active including the surface with half a dozen fish caught on dries. All lakes are clear and the flies of choice are bfds, nymphs, grey wolfs etc.
Please note that as of Sunday until June, a 2 fish ticket will only be a half day
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