Sumners Ponds

The Fishery

Sumners Ponds is situated 10 mins away from Horsham town centre so it is pretty easy to stock up before fishing. Sumners Ponds is a day ticket fishery offering 4.5 acres of well stocked water in two ponds and are open all year. The smaller of the two ponds is one of the most prolific in the area and is ideal for well behaved youngsters, as there are always pportunities to catch, whatever the weather! There is plenty to interest the serious angler here too with Carp to 24lbs and an abundance of Roach, Rudd, Perch, Chubb and Tench. The larger pond has the bigger fish with a large number of doubles and twenties, the current record being a 28lb 8oz common carp. There are some fine Chubb to be had here at 7lb, Bream at 6lbs, Tench to 9lbs, and Perch to 3lb. Roach to 2lb can be found in both lakes.

There are lake-side camping facilities available with views over the water, so ideal for the whole family. They have just installed a brand new shower and washing/WC block which offers ample space and high quality modern washing facilities. There is a new on-site shop selling hot and cold snacks, ice creams, drinks, bait and sundries and direct access to many acres of woodland walks on footpaths and cycle ways. There is also direct footpath access to Barns Green Village with its pub and well stocked post office and shop.

Lakes

Small Pond - A small oval shaped pond.
Large Pond - A large oval shaped water with an island in the centre.

Prices

Day (1 rod): Adult £5 - Junior £3.50
Day (2 rods): Adult £7 - Junior £4.50

* Night fishing is for members only and works on an arrangement basis only

Facilities

Contact Details

Contact: Simon
Club:
Address: Sumner Ponds, Chapel Road, Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0PR
Telephone: 01403 732539
Mobile:
Email: sumnersponds@dsl.pipex.com
Website: www.sumnersponds.co.uk

Rules

1. Barbless hooks only
2. Anglers must remain at their selected swim.
3. No keep nets to be used and no fish to be kept in any containers whatsoever.
4. No bread to be used as ground bait.
5. No more than .5kg of ground bait.
6. One landing net and unhooking mat per swim.
7. Anglers must ensure their swim is clear of litter before commencing fishing, and on departure.
8. All fish must be returned to the water as soon as possible.
9. All fish must be handled with care and not lifted more than 18” above the ground.
10. Guests found participating in any manner will be charged full rate and may be asked to leave.

Directions

From the north: Follow the A264 for Billingshurst and Bognor Pass Toyota garage on the right. Turn left immediately after the humpback bridge sign posted to Barns Green and Christ’s Hospital. Follow the road for two miles. Pass through the village, cross over a small bridge over stream and turn right into Sumners Ponds campsite.

From the south: Head north to Barns Green from Coolham crossroads. After 1.5 miles take the first left at the small crossroads. Follow for the road for one mile making sure you pass over the railway crossing. Go round the sharp right hand bend and then turn left into Sumners Ponds campsite.


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