Southbourne Lake was man-made during 1986 by East Sussex County Council as part of the Eastbourne Park plan. The lake is a 5½ acre water. The maximum depth is about 9 feet at the east end, between the pole edged area and the island, while the west end of the lake is about 6 feet deep with a shelving shore. The south side of the lake is not accessible to the public or anglers, as it must be retained for conservation for the wildlife and this area has been extensively planted with trees. Do not fish beyond the "No Fishing Beyond This Point" signs. Succesful baits on Southbourne Lake include maggots and casters for the match fish, boilies for the large carp and sprats for the pike.
Features: Reeds, Overhanging bushes and trees
Lake Size: 5-6 acres
Lake Depth: 6-9ft
Swims: 20
Mirror Carp - 29lb+
Bream - 6lb
Roach - 1lb 8oz
Pike - 15lb
Perch - 1lb
Common Carp - 20lb
Tench - 3lb
Rudd - 1lb
Eel - 1lb