Last Updated: 07/03/26
Colemans Cottage Fishery
Colemans Cottage Fishery is set in peaceful Essex countryside near Witham and offers 5 fishing lakes plus a stretch of the River Blackwater. The venue holds a wide mix of coarse species including Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Barbel, Chub, Perch, Pike, Ide and F1s, with Carp reported up to 22lb.
Colemans Cottage Fishery holds regular angling matches.
The fishery has a wide range of useful onsite facilities including a fishing tackle shop, licensed restaurant, toilets (including disabled access), parking, pods and caravan hook-up pitches.
Fish
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| Mirror Carp: 22lb | Common Carp: 22lb | F1s: ?lb | Crucian Carp: ?lb |
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| Tench: ?lb | Bream: ?lb | Rudd: ?lb | Roach: ?lb |
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| Barbel: ?lb | Chub: ?lb | Perch: ?lb | Pike: ?lb |
Prices
| Membership: | £160 |
Only 1 guest allowed with a member at £15 (whether fishing or spectating).
Minimum age is 13 years old.
Members are required to leave a landing net on site for use at this venue.
*The prices / info shown here may be incorrect / out of date, the fishery owner overrules this info
Facilities
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Cafe |
Disabled Access |
Parking |
Toilets |
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Tackle Shop |
Caravanning |
Accommodation |
Lake Photos





Fishing Lakes
5 Fishing Lakes and a Stretch of River:
Copse Lake- has 19 swims and fish to around 17lb.
Pathfield Lake - has 36 pegs with islands.
Wood Lake - has 40 pegs and depths to around 6ft.
Cottage Lake - is a mature water with carp to 22lb.
River Blackwater - fishing is restricted to adults only.
Stepfield Lake - has around 60 to 70 swims and mixed coarse species including F1s and ide.
Contact Details
Telephone: 01376 516383
Mobile: 07472 425363
Email: info@colemansfisheries.co.uk, clarebibbey@aol.com
Website: www.colemansfisheries.co.uk/witham/
Directions
Address: Colemans Cottage Fishery, Little Braxted Lane, Witham, Essex CM8 3EX
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Please Note:
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shouldn't be fully relied upon as it is constantly evolving, there is scope for error and information can become out-of-date, please confirm any details with the fishery or club.


















