Last Updated: 29/12/25

Amazon Wood Fishery

Amazon Wood Fishery is a three lake fishery situated in 20 acres of peaceful Polegate woodland. The fishery was a series of eight 60 year old brick pits until the owner of Amazon Wood Fishery transformed the overgrown, deteriorated pits into three highly prolific fishing venues. The fishing lakes are divided into two day ticket fisheries, and one members lake. Amazon Wood fishing lakes are ideal for the fisherman looking for a day of relaxing fishing and they are ideal for fishermen looking for some exclusive fishing.

The day ticket waters hold a wide diversity of fish including: carp to 30lb, ghost carp to 25lb, leather carp to 8lb, crucian carp to 2lb 8oz, tench to 3lb, roach to 1lb 8oz, rudd to 1lb 8oz, perch to 3lb, large eels to 5lb and silver bream that have been recorded to 1lb 7oz. The members fishing lake is stocked with Mark Simmonds Fisher Pond mirror carp plus some mystery fish. For more information on the members lake contact the owner.

Fish


Mirror Carp: 30lb	Common Carp: 30lb	Ghost Carp:25lb	Crucian Carp: 3lb+	Eel: 6lb+


Tench: 7lb	Silver Bream : 2lb 4oz	Rudd: 2lb+	Roach: 2lb+	Perch: 4lb+


Chub: 4lb+	Barbel: ?lb

Day Ticket Lake Prices

Adult: £10

OAP/Disabled: £5

Junior: £5

*The prices / info shown here may be incorrect / out of date, the fishery owner overrules this info

Members Lake Prices

Membership (Annual): £30

and

Adult (Day): £10

Adult (24hrs): £10

*Members Lake swims must be pre-booked in advance.

*The prices / info shown here may be incorrect / out of date, the fishery owner overrules this info

Facilities


Parking	Night Fishing

Fox Lake


Mirror Carp: 20lb	Common Carp: 18lb	Crucian Carp: 3lb+	Tench: 4lb+	Eel: 6lb+


Silver Bream: 2lb+	Rudd: 2lb+	Roach: 2lb+	Perch: 4lb+

Features: Overhanging Trees and Bushes, Reeds
Lake Size: 1/2 acre
Lake Depth: 3-10ft
Swims: 9

Fox fishing Lake is the first of the two day ticket waters that you will see when you drive onto the fishery complex. The lake is a rectangular one acre, old brick pit with banks full of shrubs and reeds, and a large tree that dangles far into the lake. The lake has approximately eight man made flat gravelled swims that are slightly raised from the waters edge. The water on fox lake is a colourful orange clay colour. The lake depths range from 3 to 10 feet.

Rabbit Lake


Mirror Carp: 20lb+	Common Carp: 20lb+	Crucian Carp: 3lb	Tench: 4lb+	Eel: 6lb+


Silver Bream: 2lb+	Rudd: 2lb+	Roach: 2lb+	Perch: 4lb+	Chub: 4lb+

Features: Reeds, 3x Small Islands, Bridge, Lillies
Lake Size: 1 1/2 acre
Lake Depth: 3-6ft
Swims: 15

The Rabbit fishing Lake is the second of the day ticket waters that you will see as you enter the complex. The lake is on the left hand side of the track opposite fox lake. Rabbit Lake is two oval shaped pools joined together by a small channel that flows between a small bank separating the two pools. The fishing lake is approximately one acre in size. The lake's features include reeds and shrubs on the banks, lily pads, a small island on the more colourful left hand pool, and a bridge overlooking a small channel that links the two pools together. Both pools water are colourful, the left hand pools water colour is a rich red clay colour and the right hand pool is a milky yellow clay colour. The waters depths range from 3 to 6 ft.

The Rabbit Lake holds multitudes of fish including common carp, mirror carp, ghost carp, leather carp, wild carp, crucian carp, tench, roach, rudd, silver bream, perch and some large eels to 6lb+.

Badger Lake (Members Lake)


Mirror Carp: 30lb	Common Carp: 30lb	Tench: 7lb	Barbel: ?lb


Chub: ?lb	Roach: 2lb	Eel: 6lb+

Features: 2x Small Islands, Reeds, Weed Beds, Lillies, Shrubs
Lake Size: 1 1/2 acres
Lake Depth: 6-12ft
Swims: 4 - one of the swims is a large double swim

Badger Lake is a members only lake primarily aimed at carp fishing.

Rules

- No litter
- Barbless hooks only
- No keepnets
- Unhooking matts required
- Night fishing for members only
- No under 16's without adult supervision

Contact Details

Contact: Ian Smith
Telephone: 01323 449502
Email: pssmith11@hotmail.com
Website: www.amazonwoodfishery.co.uk

Directions

Address: Summerhill Lane, Polegate, BN26 6QY

From Hastings: Take the A27 to the main Polegate roundabout, take the last exit (A22) heading towards Hailsham, Follow the A22 to the first roundabout, Go all the way round the roundabout and head back towards Polegate (basically head back towards the Polegate roundabout down the opposite side of the dual carriage way), You will pass a nursing home on the left, then you will pass Hailsham Construction Ltd., turn left not long after this into Summerhill Lane, Drive 100 yards, take the first turning on the right (signposted Amazon Wood Fishery / Tarmac), Drive past the cement factory, The car park can be found by following the track past Fox and Rabbit Lake.

From Eastbourne: Follow the A22 to the first roundabout, Go all the way round the roundabout and head back towards Polegate (basically head back towards the Polegate roundabout down the opposite side of the dual carriage way), You will pass a nursing home on the left, then you will pass Hailsham Construction Ltd., turn left not long after this into Summerhill Lane, Drive 100 yards, take the first turning on the right (signposted Amazon Wood Fishery / Tarmac), Drive past the cement factory, The car park can be found by following the track past Fox and Rabbit Lake.

From Brighton: Take the A27 to the main Polegate roundabout, take the A22 exit heading towards Hailsham, Follow the A22 to the first roundabout, Go all the way round the roundabout and head back towards Polegate (basically head back towards the Polegate roundabout down the opposite side of the dual carriage way), You will pass a nursing home on the left, then you will pass Hailsham Construction Ltd., turn left not long after this into Summerhill Lane, Drive 100 yards, take the first turning on the right (signposted Amazon Wood Fishery / Tarmac), Drive past the cement factory, The car park can be found by following the track past Fox and Rabbit Lake.

From Hailsham: Take the A22 towards Polegate, Just before you reach the main Polegate roundabout you will pass a nursing home on the left, then you will pass Hailsham Construction Ltd., turn left not long after this into Summerhill Lane, Drive 100 yards, take the first turning on the right (signposted Amazon Wood Fishery / Tarmac), Drive past the cement factory, The car park can be found by following the track past Fox and Rabbit Lake.

Catch Report

"landed 26 fish average 8lb largest 13lb"

"Fished here last week nice little fishery nothing really big in either lakes you are allowed to fish as non members, members Lake looked nice stocked im told with nice carp and cats and few surprises. Bailiff very helpful would be nice if non-members did not have to be out by 6pm,
overall nice friendly place. On day we attended my son (12) and I landed 26 fish average 8lb largest 13lb"

Review from Stuart

"Caught at least 20 fish"

"OMG!!! What a day i had here. Caught at least 20 fish on a day ticket and boy was I pleased it was my first time there and it was great.."

Review from Harrison

"lots of fish on Fox lake"

"Had a great evening there, lots of fish on Fox lake, bites all the time. Bit shallow water, but maybe just around swim I was using. It closes at 6 pm for non-members - would be great to update it here."

Review from Kris C

"great days fishing"

"Had a great day, will be returning. When my son wants to start fishing, Fox Lake is where he'll be learning. Cheers Ian (the owner) for a quality fishery"

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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.