Wylands Farm Fishery

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One of the lakes is a syndicate members only lake (Kell Lake).

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Field Lake

Features: Overhanging Trees and Bushes, Reeds
Lake Size: 1 acre
Lake Depth: 7ft
Swims: 16

The Field Lake is an oval shaped 1 acre water. The lake is surrounded by a number of large trees, a few overhanging bushes and clusters of reed beds in the margins. There are a mixture of flat swims and ones that are slightly raised from the waters edge. The depths of Field Lake reach 7 feet in the deepest regions.

Field Lake is ideal for those wanting their first carp or lots of bends in their rods, the average size is 1 – 5lb with a few larger ones to 15lb+.

House Lake

Features: Overhanging Trees and Bushes, Island, Bridge, Reeds
Lake Size: 2 acres
Lake Depth: 6ft
Swims: 20

The House Lake is one of the first lakes you will see on the complex located to the right of the track, situated just below the main buildings. It also one of the most popular waters on the complex not only because of the huge head of double figure carp in the water but also because of its prime location next to the snack bar, tackle shop and the toilets.

This 2 acre lake is extremely picturesque in the hot summer months with its arched wooden bridge arching over the far end of the water, a small island in the centre of the lake, beds of reeds in the margins and a number of overhanging trees and bushes. Match nets regularly top 70lb.

With disabled access to 2 of the banks near the road, this water provides easy accessibility for those anglers who are unable to travel far.

Kell Lake (Specimen Syndicate Lake)

Features: Overhanging Trees and Bushes, Reeds
Lake Size: 2 acres
Lake Depth: 8ft
Swims: 5

This is a private syndicate lake for members only.

Kell Lake is a 2 acre water situated in a secluded wooded area of Wylands Angling Centre. The lake is surrounded by a number of tall overhanging trees and overhanging shrubs. The lakes depths reach approximately 8 feet in the deepest regions.

Maisies Lake

Features: Reeds
Lake Size: 3 acres
Lake Depth: 7ft
Swims: 5

This is the dedicated catfish water. Stocked with 62 catfish to 58lb in 2011, averaging 15-20lb. The 4 acre water offers anglers the chance to catch their first catfish along with the possibility of a larger fish. Growth rates have been excessive with one catfish putting on 11lb in 12 months. They have bred successfully so stock rates should increase given anglers a better chance of catching a moggy.

The Catfish have grown substantially over the last 5 years with catfish up to (70lb +), carp (25lb+). Good head of carp, the maximum size is relatively unknown due to lack of carp angling pressure.

Middle Lake

Features: Overhanging Trees and Bushes, Reeds, Lily Pads
Lake Size: 2 acres
Lake Depth: 7ft
Swims: 7

The Middle Lake is one of the first lakes you will see on the complex. It is situated to the left of the track as you approach the main buildings, opposite House Lake and just below the caravan/camping site. Middle Lake is thought of by many anglers to be one of the best all round waters on the complex.

If you want to catch a double figure carp then Middle Lake provides a great opportunity.

New Specimen Lake

Features: Overhanging Trees and Bushes, Island, Reeds
Lake Size: 2 acres
Lake Depth: 7ft
Swims: 12

The New Specimen Lake is a long, egg shaped, 2 acre water with a large island in the centre. The large island is populated with overhanging trees, gorse bushes and reeds. The lakes 21 swims are dotted between the odd tree and gorse bush. The swims are railway sleeper platforms (some accommodate two anglers) affording comfortable fishing raised from the waters edge.

Some of the swims are considerably raised from the waters edge to the extent that a longer landing net pole may be required. The lake isn't very deep, the average depth is approximately 4-5 feet. Carp mid to upper 20lb a good head of back up fish.

Old Specimen Lake

Features: Reeds
Lake Size: 3 acres
Lake Depth: 7ft
Swims: 8

The Old Specimen Lake is a round shaped, 3 acre lake. The lake is one of the furthest waters from the entrance but can be reached by car. The Old Specimen Lake is situated next to the New Specimen Lake. The lakes features include overhanging trees and bushes, two islands (one you can fish from) and reed beds growing in the margins. The Old Specimen Lake holds roughly 8 swims that are flat grassy swims that are almost level with the waters edge.

Old Speci is predominantly a water with a big head of Carp (5lb) - (14lb) bracket with a chance of something larger. The water also holds Bream, Roach and Rudd.

Rosies Lake

Features: Overhanging Trees and Bushes, Large Island, Reeds
Lake Size: 2 acres
Lake Depth: 7ft
Swims: 6

Rosies Lake is a circular shaped, 2 acre lake with an island near the far bank. The island is populated with overhanging trees and bushes. Other features on Rosies Lake include reed beds in the margins and a scattering of overhanging trees and bushes.

In dry weather, swims are suitable for disabled anglers. There is also pod accommodation available on this lake.

Snake Lake

Features: Overhanging Trees and Bushes, Reeds
Lake Size: 3 acres
Lake Depth: 8ft-10ft
Swims: 40

The water and surroundings are full of features including overhanging bushes, reeds and lilly pads. Snake Lake has been man-made with 40 swims. The swims are generally slightly sloped grass banks that are slightly raised from the waters edge. Baits that have given good results on this water include: maggots, casters, sweetcorn, bread and lobworm.

Winning weights in the past regularly top 100lb+

Match bookings for clubs, organisations, corporations and charities can be made for this lake.

Contact Details

Telephone: 01424 893394
Email: wylandsfarm@thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk
Website: https://thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk/days-out/wylands-farm/

Directions

Address: Wylands Farm, Powdermill Lane, Catsfield, East Sussex, TN33 0SU

Wylands is located in the middle of Powdermill Lane which runs between Battle and Catsfield.

The entrance to Wylands is well signposted.

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