Last Updated: 01/01/26
Harmers Pond
Harmers pond is a fishing lake located in Alexandra Park. The lake is a Sussex coarse fishing venue that
covers approximately 1 acre. The lake has been restored and restocked to its once former glory, after
receiving a grant from the National Lottery fund. The swims are located on one side of the of the pond
with numerous overhanging trees found on the opposite side. The water and surroundings support a lot of
wildlife.
Harmers pond supports a sizeable number of coarse fish for the match fisherman and the carp angler.
The water is controlled by Hastings and Bexhill Angling Club but day ticket fishing is welcomed.
Fish
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| Mirror Carp: 19lb | Common Carp: 26lb | Crucian Carp: 1lb+ | Tench: 2lb+ | Eel: 5lb |
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| Bream: 2lb+ | 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*The prices / info shown here may be incorrect / out of date, the fishery owner overrules this info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
Harmers Pond 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 cafes in the park, including one just down the hill from the lake.
Disabled Fishing - There is one dedicated disabled swim.
Parking - Parking is available on the track next to the pond - beware check the track gate for gate closing time.
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 just down the slope from the lake.
Harmers Pond
Features: Overhanging Trees, Water Inlet
Lake Size: 1 acre
Lake Depth: 6ft
Swims: 5-6
Harmers Pond is a rectangle shaped lake. The lake has a water inlet at the far end of the water which is fed by a
neighbouring pond. The waters is surrounded by trees, overhanging trees and bushes, this is an area a number of
carp like to shelter in the day, especially the overhanging trees on the opposite side which are located 20 metres
away.
There is a no fishing policy on the tree side banks or from the railings. The swims are flat, raised from the water
edge.
Harmers Pond is teaming with carp, roach, rudd after having recently being restocked after receiving funds from a
lottery grant. The carp can often be seen cruising the surface in the warm summer months and hiding in the shade
of the overhanging trees.
Successful techniques include ledgering boilies under the trees, and surface feeding bread and dog biscuits.
Surface feeding can be a little hazardous when the ducks are hungry. The average weight of each carp caught is
6lb to 12lb. The largest carp caught from Harmers Reservoir was a recently taken common carp weighing 26lb.
The match fish can easily be caught by float fishing maggots, sweetcorn and lobworms.
Contact Details
For Harmers Pond contact details see the Hastings and Bexhill Angling Club page.
Directions
Harmers Pond is located in Hastings in Alexandra Park with access to the water from Lower Park Road
down a dirt track into the park.
Nearest Postcode: TN34 2LE
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.
Catch Report
"nice place to fish"
"A nice place to fish, some good swims, the only down side is the constant through fare of people
walking pretty much directly behind you. Not one to fish if you enjoy a bit of hush."
"carp sit on far bank"
"All The Big Carp Hide Up The Far Bank By The Bushes"
"Loads of fish"
"Loads of fish in this water...all the big ones hide under the trees on the far bank."
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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.