Hawkhurst Fishery

The Fishery

Hawkhurst Fishery is a large fishery sculptured into tranquil Kent countryside settings. Hawkhurst Fishery also known as Hawkhurst Fish Farm is a seven lake fishery. The complex contains a match lake, three junior ponds, and three lakes with large specimen fish. The waters between them hold mirror carp to 54lb, common carp to 51lb, grass carp to 22lb, catfish to 65lb, tench to 9lb, small roach, rudd and perch, and the odd eel to 6lb. Apart from the Specimen Lake, the water is closed from mid December to mid Febuary. This scenic complex contains picturesque features such as gardens and a waterfall as well as supporting a host of wildlife such as ducks, swans, swifts, swallows, kingfishers and lots more. The lakes have a number of oxygenating springs pumping flumes of bubbles from the bottom to the surface. These pumps create mini jacuzzis which the fish seem to be attracted to. The complex is based around a large cafe that overlooks the Main Lake.

Lakes

Match Lake - A long thin one acre rectangle shaped man made lake with 20 swims.
Main Lake - A large picturesque four acre lake with many features.
Dove Lake - A 1 1/2 acre square shaped lake with two islands and overhanging trees.
Juniors Lakes - Three small man made ponds, made specifically for junior anglers.
Specimen Lake - A large 3 1/2 acre rectangular shaped lake.

Prices

Match Lake
Day (1 rod/pole): Adult £10 - Junior £7.50 - OAP £7.50 - Disabled £7.50
1/2 Day (1 rod/pole): Adult £7.50 - Junior £7.50 - OAP £7.50 - Disabled £7.50
Lake Hire: £175 or £10 per head if under 20 anglers

Main Lake
Day (2 rods): Adult £15 - Junior £11 - OAP £11 - Disabled £11
1/2 Day (2 rods): Adult £11 - Junior £11 - OAP £11 - Disabled £11
24 hours (2 rods): Adult £30 - Junior £22 - OAP £22 - Disabled £22

Dove Lake
Day (2 rods): Adult £20 - Junior £15 - OAP £15 - Disabled £15
1/2 Day (2 rods): Adult £15 - Junior £15 - OAP £15 - Disabled £15
24 hours (2 rods): Adult £35 - Junior £26 - OAP £26 - Disabled £26

Junior Lakes
Day (1 rod/pole): Adult £7.50 - Junior £5 - OAP £5 - Disabled £5- Adult fishing alone £10

Specimen Lake - (Members only)
Membership (12 months): Adult £50 - Junior £50 - OAP £50 - Disabled £50
Day (2 rods): Adult £25 - Junior £25 - OAP £25 - Disabled £20
24 hours (2 rods): Adult £35 - Junior £35 - OAP £35 - Disabled £35


Spectators: For insurance purposes spectators are charged half the price of the person they are spectating

Times:
Day Ticket allows fishing from 7am to 7pm
Half Day Ticket allows fishing from 7am to 1pm or 1pm to 7pm

24 hour sessions commence 7am or 7pm and must be booked in advance by telephoning the office.

Facilities

Contact Details

Contact:
Club:
Address: Hawkhurst Fish Farm, Hastings Road, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4RT
Telephone: 01580 753813
Fax: 01580 754182
Email: info@hawkhurstfishfarm.co.uk
Website: www.hawkhurstfishfarm.co.uk

Rules

1. Nets, mats, slings, boots to be disinfected in dip provided before fishing.
2. Barbless hooks only. No micro barbs or crimped barbs.
3. 15lb line minimum on specimen lake. 10lb line on Main and Dove Lakes
4. Particle bait to be approved before use.
5. No bent hook rigs. Single hooks only.
6. Maximum casting weight 2oz
7. No floating bait
8. No keep nets or sacks to be used
9. No fish to be retained, unhooking mats to be used, fish to be held below knee level.
10. Fishing only on designated areas.
11. No litter, dogs, guns, radios or excessive noise. Anglers will be responsible for their own swim. W.C. only to be used.
12. Anglers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
13. Match fishing by prior arrangement only
14. Tickets for specimen lake must be booked in advance by members only.
15. No beach caster rigs.
16. Anglers must be in possession of an NRA license - the NRA do check!!
17. Maximum of 2 rods on all lakes.
18. No bolt rigs.
19. No fixed leads.
20. No rods to be left unattended at any time.

Directions

From Hastings: Take the A21 to Coopers Corner (just past Hurst Green), turn right towards Hawkhurst. Once in Hawkhurst turn right onto Hastings Road (B2244) which is opposite a large open green. Follow the road for about 1000 - 2000 metres, turn left on to the Fish Farm which is signposted.

From Tonbridge: Take the A21 to Coopers Corner (just before Hurst Green), turn left towards Hawkhurst. Once in Hawkhurst turn right onto Hastings Road (B2244) which is opposite a large open green. Follow the road for about 1000 - 2000 metres, turn left on to the Fish Farm which is signposted.


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