At A Glance

4 fishing lakes
main lake is 6 1/2 acres
big fish water with carp to 30lb+

How much is it to fish:

adult ticket from: £15
junior from: £10 (under 14 years)

Surrey - Shillinglee Carp Fishery : fishery rules

Shillinglee Carp Fishery

Shillinglee carp fishery is located on the Sussex / Surrey border, has 4 fishing lakes / ponds stocked with a mixture of fish both big and small. The main specimen lake is 6 1/2 acres and stocked with a number of Carp the largest go to well over 30lb, with the current record a 39lb Mirror Carp. The lake also holds a number of good sized Tench to 10lb, Roach, Golden Rudd and Perch to around 2lb. The three smaller ponds are stock with a number of smaller fish ideal for a spot of match fishing. Shillinglee Fishery is also popular with pike anglers with a number of predatory fish including Pike to 25lb.

This picturesque fishery has many natural features along with some beautiful wildlife.

fish species


Mirror Carp: 30lb+	Common Carp: 30lb+	Ghost Carp: 25lb+	Tench: 9lb+	Golden Rudd: 2lb	Roach: 2lb+


Perch: 2lb	Pike:25lb+

fishing lakes (4 )

Specimen Lake - Large Lake with a number of carp and tench plus match fish.
Silverdale Pond - Small pond with small carp, tench, match fish.
Foxdale Pond - A pretty small pond with match fish.
Canal Pond - A long pond stocked with small tench.

Specimen Lake

The largest lake is a beautiful spring fed fishing lake, 6 1/2 acres in size. Stocked with a number of Ghost, Common and Mirror Carp the largest go to well over 30lb with the current record a 39lb 12oz Mirror Carp caught in 2010.The lake also holds a number of good sized Tench reaching 10lb with Roach, Golden Rudd and Perch to around 2lb along with some large Pike to nearly 30lb.

Specimen lake


Mirror Carp: 30lb+	Common Carp: 30lb+	Ghost Carp: 25lb+	Tench: 9lb+	Rudd: 2lb	Roach: 2lb+


Perch: 2lb	Pike:25lb+

Features: Overhanging shubs and trees, Reeds, Lily pads
Lake Size: 6 1/2 acres
Lake Depth: --
Swims: --

Silverdale Pond

In 1995 Silverdale lake was formed from a dam being built in front of a spring that feeds the larger specimen carp lake. Silverdale pond is a deep water that holds a number of small Carp, Tench and Golden Rudd. The pond is used for breeding carp. Anglers are often reporting catches of a dozen carp a session.

Silverdale Pond


Mirror Carp: ?lb	Common Carp: ?lb	Tench: ?lb	Golden Rudd: ?lb

Features: Overhanging shrubs and trees and waterfall.
Lake Size: --
Lake Depth: 2.5 metres
Swims: --

Foxdale Pond

A beautiful pond in an idyllic woodland setting. Foxdale is stocked with a number of Golden Rudd.

Foxdale Pond


Golden Rudd: ?lb

Features: Overhanging shrubs and small trees and Reeds.
Lake Size: --
Lake Depth: --
Swims: --

Canal Pond

Canal Pond is a long thin pond that was formed by dredging part of the old lake and adding a dam, creating a deep pond. Stocked with small Tench.

Canal Pond


Tench: ?lb

Features: Overhanging shrubs and small and trees.
Lake Size: --
Lake Depth: --
Swims: --

facilities


Night Fishing	Parking	Toilets

ticket prices

Specimen Lake
Day Tickets: £15 (1-3 rods) - £10 after 4pm
Juniors: £10 (Aged under 14)

Silverdale Pond
Day Ticket: £15 (Single Rod)

Canal Pond
Day Ticket: £15 (Single Rod)

For exclusive use of Foxdale Pond, Canal Pond and Silverdale please pre-book on 01428 707 455.

Shillinglee fishery is open all year round from 6.30am until dusk, day tickets bought on the bankside.

contact details

Contact: Martin Wakefield
Address (Post): Martin Wakefield
Lakeside Fishery
Plaistow Road
Shillinglee
Nr. Chiddingfold
Surrey
GU8 4SX

Telephone: 01428 707 455

Club: --
Email: wakefield@shillinglee.co.uk
Website: www.shillinglee.co.uk

directions

Shillinglee Carp Fisheries is located just outside the village of Shillinglee between Chiddingfold and Petworth on the Surrey / West Sussex borders just off the A283.

If travelling from the direction of Petworth go through North chapel and you will come to Fisher Street cross roads, turn right at the cross roads continue for about 1 miles and pass the lake on your left hand side, after about 20 yards and turn left into car park.

From Chiddingfold take the A273 towards Petworth and turn left at the cross roads where the tourist information points to lakeside fisheries and follow the above directions to the fishery. A map of the fishery is displayed in the car park along with a common sense set of rules and fees.