Last Updated: 05/04/26
Darwell Reservoir (Syndicate Only)
Darwell Reservoir is a huge, deep 128 acre water located in Broad Oak on the outskirts of Robertsbridge and a village
called Mountfield.
The water is a bit of an unknown. Darwell Reservoir had been a trout fishery since 1948 until fairly recently when it
became a coarse fishery. The true size of many of the reservoirs fish are still a mystery due to the vastness in size
of the reservoir and the short period of time the water has been a coarse fishery.
What is known is that the water holds some huge predatory fish including Pike to 30lb+ and Eels to 8lb+. The reservoirs
Carp are still a mystery. There have been many rumours of large Carp. The water also boasts a great selection of match
fish with shoals of Roach reaching in excess of 2lb and many Dace.
The Bream, Chub and Tench are still an unknown although the Trout fisherman often reported catching large Chub.
The reservoir still holds the odd Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout left over from the last 50 years of Trout fishing.
Darwell Reservoir is now a club syndicate water. The syndicate is run by Blue Light Fisheries.
Fish
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| Mirror Carp: 22lb+ | Common Carp: 17lb+ | Pike: 30lb+ | Tench: 8lb+ | Eel: 8lb+ |
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| Chub: 3lb+ | Crucian Carp: 3lb+ | Rudd: 2lb+ | Roach: 2lb+ | Perch: 3lb+ |
Day Ticket Prices
Adult: NA
OAP/Disabled: NA
Junior: NA
*MEMBERS ONLY
*The prices / info shown here may be incorrect / out of date, the fishery owner overrules this info
Membership
Darwell Reservoir is now a club syndicate water. The syndicate is run by Blue Light Fisheries.
It was formerly controlled by Cranbrook and District Angling Club.
Facilities
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Darwell Reservoir
Features: Drainage Inlets, Overhanging Trees, Overhanging Bushes, Large Dam Wall, Pumping Station Outlet
Lake Size: 128 acres
Lake Depth: 20-30ft
Swims:
Darwell is a large 128 acre water with depths exceeding 20-30ft in many areas of the reservoir.
The reservoir has numerous overhanging trees, overhanging bushes, a huge dam wall, water inlets
and a pumping station outlet. There are many regions of the reservoir that are inaccessable without
the use of a boat. The banks are flat in some swims and sloped in others.
Successful baits include maggots, casters and lobworms for the match fish and sprats, herring or lures
for the pike.
Darwell Reservoir is a popular venue amongst pike enthusiasts. For the pike fisherman there are
a vast number of large double figured pike. In the past pike to 30lb+ have been known.
The water is ideal for using spinners, lures and plugs due to vast amounts of water and the cleanliness
of the water.
Contact Details
Email: bluelightfisheries@gmail.com
Directions
Darwell Reservoir is located in Broad Oak between Netherfield and Robertsbridge.
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The details on this website are given in good faith, the information shouldn't be fully relied upon as it is constantly evolving, there is scope for error and information can become out-of-date, please confirm any details with the fishery or club.