Where to fish in Kent, Surrey, East Sussex

[Simplelife]

Hi all.

I used to go to Lakedown, long since closed of course.
If anyone can recommend any peaceful, pretty etc. stillwaters near-ish to Croydon, (say up to 2 hours drive), I would be mighty grateful.

[Hambo]

Try Chalybeate, near Tunbridge Wells, Spring Wood, a mile from Bewl Water, or even Hayes Farm in Old Hayes Kent, plus a load more on this site:
www.wandering.mcmail.com/DIARY/SeFly%20.htm

[Simplelife]

Thanks, Glenn.

I've looked at the Hayes Lane place, bit of a hole in the ground, really. Chalybeate sounds good, I'll take a trip down soon to have a look around.

[JME]

Simplelife,
I live in Croydon and there are a number of good waters within two hours drive from here. Try www.alburyestate.com/ they have a number of small still waters west of Dorking which are worth a visit. This site by the Susses S&TA shows a few places also esussex.sata.users.btopenworld.com/branch06.htm.

[Gonzo]

If it's not too far for you, have a look at Chalk Springs at Arundel, W Sussex.
It is in very pleasant surroundings with some nice looking trout of varying strains.

[Russ]

Hi

Take a look at this :

www.southeastwater.co.uk/reservoir.asp

These waters were recommended on the old forum last year, and I intend to try them out this season. An easy journey for you, a blast down the A23/M23.

Apart from these, I can second Jamie's recommendation of Albury, just a trot around the A25 from Croydon.

HTH

Russ

[Simplelife]

Jamie, Gonzo, Russ.

Thanks for the info.
Albury looks good.

Anyone know Yewtree near Tunbridge Wells? Looks nice on their website.

[Chris]

I live in Leatherhead. I used to fish Albury weekly but find it a little tame now. I have gone on to the bigger, harder waters such as Bewl which is a couple of junctions around the M25 and then down the A25 I think.
If you want to share a boat on Bewl sometime give me a shout. I am out the country from July 2nd til 9th though.

Regards

Chris

[Chris]

I live in Leatherhead. I used to fish Albury weekly but find it a little tame now. I have gone on to the bigger, harder waters such as Bewl which is a couple of junctions around the M25 and then down the A25 I think.
If you want to share a boat on Bewl sometime give me a shout. I am out the country from July 2nd til 9th though.

Regards

Chris

[cormorant]

I haven't fished at Yew Tree for a couple of years, but it is fine - the main lake is a reasonable size and the brownie pool with small free taking brownies can be fun - unless it's changed of course.