Hawkhurst Fish Farm

Match Lake

Match Lake is the first water that you will see as you enter the complex, located next to Main Lake and the cafe / main building. This 1 acre man made rectangle shaped lake contains 20 swims. The swims are flat wooden platforms that stretch over the waters edge. The bottom of the lake is basin shaped, starting at a few feet at the edges, dropping to 11 feet in the centre. The lake has a number of oxygenating springs. Match bookings and corporate events are available on this lake.

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Main Lake

Main Lake, the second lake you will see once on the complex, is the largest lake at the fishery, totaling 4 acres. The lake is overlooked by a large cafe. The lake is packed with features including overhanging trees and bushes, islands, bridges, oxygenating bubble springs, and reeds in the margins. The swims are generally flat swims raised slightly from the waters edge.

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Dove Lake

Dove Lake is a square shaped 1 1/2 acre lake . The lake is surrounded by trees, shrubbery and patches of reeds. The lake has two islands and a number of oxgenating bubble springs. The swims are raised from the waters edge with a few wooden platforms stretching over the water.

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Junior Lakes

There are three junior rectangle shaped ponds situated behind the bailiffs office and flower shop; located just below the Specimen Lake. The ponds between them total approximately 1/4 acre in size. The ponds contain a number of oxygenating bubble springs that the fish are attracted to.

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Specimen Lake

Specimen Lake, the furthest lake on the complex from the entrance offers a sense of seclusion from the rest of the fishery as well as offering a much more wild, natural looking environment. This 3 1/2 acre lake is packed with features including patches of lily pads, overhanging trees and bushes, patches of reeds in the margins, an island, and oxygenating bubble springs. The swims are generally flat grass banked swims raised slightly from the waters edge, this lake also offers the angler the opportunity to stalk the fish. This is a member's only lake. Membership application forms are available by contacting the office.

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