01435 883449 / 07502 257428 / (or Ted on 07740 798341)
LAKEDOWN TROUT FISHERY
A scenic fishery
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"The loveliest small water trout fishery in the UK"
- Charles Jardine
Lakedown Trout Fishery is situated in a secluded Wealden valley with scenic views & no visible sign of habitation.
The Fishery was originally designed & created in 1981 by actor & Rock legend Roger Daltrey.
The four spring-fed lakes totalling approximately 20 acres have an abundance of aquatic fly life.
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"A visual assault on the senses. There can be no prettier fishery in this land. Spikes of bright yellow flag decorate the banks which are thick with beds of rose bay willow herb, bee-haunted fox gloves & spotted orchid. A place where wild browns & rainbows live side by side" -
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Trout Fisherman, August 2005
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Lakedown Trout Fishery is changing our online ticket provider, Online tickets should be available again next week.
This allows you to book your ticket in advance either online or by telephone.
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FOR TAPROOM BOOKING PLEASE VISIT LAKEDOWNBOOKINGS.COM
Follow our fishery for the latest updates!
LAKEDOWN TROUT FISHERY
Swife Lane,
Burwash,
East Sussex
TN21 8UX
01435 883449 / 07502 257428 / (or Ted on 07740 798341)
PRICES, HOURS AND INFORMATION
FOOD IS AVAILABLE FROM FOOD VANS EVERY WEEKEND AT THE TAPROOM
PLEASE BOOK ONLINE OR BY EMAIL / TELEPHONE IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVING AT FISHERY.
07502 257428 /01435 883449
email lakedowntroutfishery@gmail.com
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IF YOU REQUIRE A VOUCHER PLEASE EMAIL FOR MORE DETAILS
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PRICES
Anglers will receive a 10% discount at the taproom as part of their ticket as well as complimentary tea / coffee.
2 fish - £40 half day for April, May, June, September and October)
3 fish - £50
4 fish - £60
5 fish - £70
Under 18’s (9-17)- £33 for a 2 fish ticket, or they may share fish on an accompanying adults 5 fish ticket
Please note only cash / cheque are accepted on site,
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We are open 5 days a week, 8am-7pm last cast (Closed Monday and Tuesday, open on bank holidays)
(closing hours alter through the year according to daylight).​
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A ticket must be purchased online or by telephone prior to fishing.
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Anglers must sign in at the lodge upon arrival
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Once the bag limit is reached, fishing must cease until an additional ticket is purchased.
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All anglers must inform a Lakedown staff member of their catch in order to assist with stock management.​ You can enter a catch report using the GoCatch app.
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No catch and release (with the exception of wild brown trout in lake 1 which will
be far smaller than average stocked fish
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single fly, max size 10
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Anglers must hold an Environmental Agency Rod Licence.
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Children must be 9 years old or over​. (9 - 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult)​​​
CATCH REPORT
Latest Updates
27th March
It was a slow week last week in terms of anglers in attendance, but those that did come and throw a line out were handsomely rewarded. All but 5 ticketed fish were caught meaning a catch rate over 90% and the icing on the cake saw all but 6 anglers with at least 1 fish over 3lbs in their bag! All water columns have been active including the surface with half a dozen fish caught on dries. All lakes are clear and the flies of choice are bfds, nymphs, grey wolfs etc.
Please note that as of Sunday until June,a 2 fish ticket will only be a half day
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18th MARCH
Despite all of the big fish that we put in the lakes for opening remaining in the lakes, it was a superb week at lakedown with a catch rate over 80% and the average fish wright coming in approx 3.25lbs. Over a dozen 4lb fish were also landed which is great to see. All lakes are fishing well and lures (particularly blavk) are the fly of choice. Again, The fish have been feeding heavily on daphnia, so go deep if the sun is shining
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11th March
Its been great to have the gates open properly again and welcome you back for the spring season. After a few restocks the lakes are getting back to performing to their best, with more fish now going in on a weekly basis. The last 2 weeks have seen an average just shy of 2 fish per rod, with some lovely bags being weighed in. Just under a dozen 5-7lbers have been landed including two 6lb browns. Lake 3 has performed best but the dry weather (and some light rain only) now sees all lakes fishing well and producing fish. The fish have been feeding heavily on daphnia, so go deep if the sun is shining. Black, orange and the usual BFDs are the flies of choice
18th FEB
Catch reports are back again. We stocked for the first time since Christmas yesterday so tickets will be back at their usual prices. We will continue to be open Friday - Sunday until March 5th when we will begin the usual routine of weds - Sunday.
10th Dec
Despite the weather it was a superb week at Lakedown. We welcomed Tunbridge Wells fly fishers on Saturday for their Fur and Feather and they were rewarded for braving the storm with a couple of rainbows over 7lbs and a couple of brownies over 4lbs. Earlier in the week Mark and Peter also had rainbows over 8lbs and over half a dozen 5-6lbers were caught. Over-all the catch rate was just above 80% with the majority of fish coming from lakes 3 and 4 (as 1 and 2 are slightly coloured up from the rain). As per usual, black is the colour of choice and most anglers arfe having success on an intermediate line.
​WE WILL BE HOLDING THE LAKEDOWN CHRISTMAS COMPETITION ON FRIDAY 27TH DEC, £50 ENTRY (3 fish ticket and a beer) WITH 3 PRIZES TO BE WON. PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL TO ENTER​
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