At just over 25 acres, Barden has become a recent Mecca for carp anglers in the Tonbridge area. There's a large head of carp running up to well over 40lb with numerous 20lb and 30lb-plus fish. There is a small no-fishing bank where there's a large bird-feeding area. As well as varied depths, there are two islands and these tend to be good fish-holding areas.
A 4½-acre clay-lined irrigation reservoir with 12 swims. There's an average depth of eight to nine feet and plenty to find. The average size of carp is around 20lb and most tactics will work well, including zigs when the conditions are right.
A three-lake complex set in the tranquil and scenic heart of the Essex countryside, with two smaller lakes and a 24-acre reservoir for big-water, big fish action. All of the lakes have been carefully stocked with plenty of stunning carp, including 40 different thirties in the Res and some going well over the 40lb mark. Weed beds make for interesting features and the fish are growing quickly.
At 26 acres Broadlands Main Lake is a well-stocked chalkstream-fed water that in one year alone accounted for over 4,000 captures of doubles and more than 500 20lb fish
Originally a flooded gravel pit and now a lovingly restored and stunning 70-year-old three-acre lake, only available as a whole booking for up to six anglers
Chestnut Pool is a mature three-acre lake with 20 swims and has depths between four to six feet. Two islands situated in the middle help to break the pool up nicely and a variety of lake beds can be found, from clay to hard gravel
Extremely mature water that opened in 1981, with plenty of bankside vegetation, making this picturesque location an ideal venue for specimen hunters and pleasure anglers alike. As well as housing monster catfish, the carp run up to high thirties. Depths run to over 12 feet in places and plenty of gravel bars and islands can be great fish-holding areas.
Prairie Lake is a prolific three-acre, 14 swim lake, where there is always a good chance of a few runs, even if the weather's at its worst. It's one of the venue's seven lakes and manic carp action can regularly be found
On the Suffolk/Essex border, the 16-swim specimen carp lake on this friendly family run fishery is well stocked with mirrors, commons, ghosties and wild carp
This fantastic two-acre venue is a well-maintained facility that provides excellent sport even in the colder months. Day tickets can be easily purchased from the on-site shop or on the bank.