Last Updated: 01/01/26
Buckshole Reservoir
Buckshole Reservoir, also referred to as Buckshole Fishing Lake is a large, deep 4 acre water located in Hastings in the
relaxing Alexandra Park. The water and surroundings
support a lot of wildlife including a variety of ducks. Buckshole Reservoir supports a sizeable number of coarse fish for the
match fisherman, some very large carp for the carp enthusiast and some very good sized pike. The water is considered a hard
fish for the carp angler but the rewards are worthwhile with carp reaching 36lb.
The reservoir is controlled by Hastings, Bexhill and District Freshwater Angling Association who also offer the water as a
day ticket venue. Day tickets can be obtained on the bank.
Fish
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| Mirror Carp: 36lb | Common Carp: 20lb+ | Pike: 20lb+ | Eel: 4lb+ | |
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| Bream: 6lb+ | Rudd: 1lb+ | Roach: 1lb+ | Perch: 1lb+ | |
Day Ticket Prices
Adult: ?
OAP/Disabled: ?
Junior: ?
*Day tickets can be purchased from the bailiff on the bank.
*Junior anglers must be accompanied by an adult.
*Junior angler members can fish solo if a consent form is completed by parent/guardian.
*The prices / info shown here may be incorrect / out of date, the fishery owner overrules this info
Membership
Buckshole Reservoir is controlled by Hastings and Bexhill Angling Club.
For Hastings and Bexhill membership prices, info, club waters see the
Hastings and Bexhill Angling Club page.
Facilities
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Cafe |
Disabled |
Parking |
Night Fishing |
Toilets |
Cafe - There are a couple of cafe's in the park, including one fairly close to the reservoir.
Disabled Fishing - There is one dedicated disabled swim near the St Helens Road entrance.
The reservoir has steep banks angling downwards to the lake. There is one adapted swim made to be disabled friendly.
See photo of swim and access to the swim.
Parking - Parking is available on the road right next to the reservoir.
Night Fishing - Night Fishing is available for adult members. 16-18 year old members can night fish if a
consent form is completed by parents/guardians.
Toilets - The upper-park public toilets are fairly close to the lake.
Buckshole Reservoir
Features: Overhanging Trees, Water Tower, Water Inlet, Water Outlet
Lake Size: 4 acres
Lake Depth: 16ft
Swims: 15
Buckshole Reservoir is a large oval shaped reservoir with depths of around 16 feet. The lake has a water inlet
at the far end of the reservoir which is surrounded by inaccessible, fenced off banks which contain overhanging
trees and bushes, this is an area a number of carp like to shelter in the day.
For the carp fisherman the lake can be a hard fish however at least 70 fast growing Mark Simmonds carp and
VS Fisheries carp have been added with many already reaching 20lb+ and some reaching 30lb+.
For the match angler there are some good sized match fish including bream to 6lb+, there could be some bigger
match fish given the size of the water.
For the pike fisherman there are pike to 20lb+.
Contact Details
For Buckshole Reservoir contact details see the Hastings and Bexhill Angling Club page.
Directions
Buckshole Reservoir is located in Hastings in Alexandra Park. To get to Hastings from the Eastbourne or Rye directions
take the A259. To get to Hastings from the Tunbridge Wells direction take the A21.
A259 into Hastings: Once in Hastings, take the A2101(Albert Road) past the cinema(on left) follow
the road past the shopping centre (Queens Road) past Morrisons (on left) until you reach a roundabout. Go straight
across at the roundabout. Follow the road alongside Alexandra park (St. Helens Road) until you reach a speed camera.
Buckshole reservoir is on the left in the park.
A21 into Hastings: Once in Hastings, take the A21 along Sedlescombe Road North until you reach a
mini roundabout. Go straight across the mini roundabout until you reach the next mini roundabout (200 metres).
Turn left onto St. Helens Road (A2101). Follow the road until you reach a speed camera. Buckshole reservoir is
on the right.
Catch Report
"had loads of 20s"
"Ive fished bucks for about 3 years had loads of 20s and big doubles have caught lots just doing day trips but
it can be hard at times too."
"difficult place to fish"
"A very difficult place to fish I find, had a 12lb pike out, have fished many times and
never caught any carp, lots of bream though."
"beach ball sized carp"
"Fished this lake a few times for carp without success, did have a rod bending take but it
grrr didn't take. In the summer you can see the carp under the trees (when looking over the railings
from the footpath), I've stood there feeding them half a loaf of bread which they took the lot.
There were definitely a couple of beach ball sized carp."
"3 days and didn't get even a sniff"
"I fished buckshole for 3 days and didn't get even a sniff, I think I must be doing something
wrong, I read about monster carp being caught from this water all the time."
"not an easy water to fish"
"This is not an easy water to fish but if you put the time in the rewards are there. Theres been some simmo's
fish stocked few years back, some of these fish are 20lb+ now. Fish boillies in the margins over a few freebies.
Good luck."
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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.