This lake is an early 15th century established two acre estate lake situated within the grounds of Bolebroke Castle which is surrounded by one of the finest settings in East Sussex, and Kent borders.
The lakes are situated in Hartfield East Sussex on the B2026, 10 minutes from Edenbridge, 25 minutes from Tunbridge Wells and 45 minutes from London.
We offer one of the finest fisheries for novice to experienced anglers.
We would like you to come and fish our well stocked mixed fishery lake, with swims that are varied with natural banks and some man made swims for comfort, which also offers various species of quality fish ranging from all
sizes.
Roach, Carp, (mirror and common), Perch, Chub, Tench, Crucian Carp and Koi Carp Bream,Gudgeon.
This lake has recently been stocked by one of Kent’s finest fish farmers Riverfield fish farm.
We also have in the grounds a second lake which we use as a stock pond, which unfortunately is out of bounds
for fishing, but this does produce its own natural species of quality fish.
The lakes are situated off road, with controlled parking, which makes it a safe environment for all anglers to
come and fish with peace of mind.
We do encourage people to come and join us and our members to see for themselves that it is an enjoyable
place to fish, and also to enjoy the surroundings and settings within the castle grounds.
We do encourage non anglers to join us for those who may like to watch the fishing, paint a picture, read a book
or even the fantastic wild life that is on offer.
If you are interested in becoming a keen angler in the future, we have on offer some of the finest tuition and
advice from a wealth of experience.
For tuition on lakes please contact Gary on 0208 461-2385 or 07968-761036.
For tuition on rivers please contact Mick on 07870-222556.
For further details call Mark on 07956-581612 or 0208 290-6287.
This venue offers some fantastic activities not only for the fishing.It also offers you the opportunity to see the
scenes around the castle grounds, Shooting, archery, pooh country side tours, or to ride on one of the finest
or if not the finest miniature railways to be seen, offering a multitude of various locomotives and steam engines.
Please visit their site on ( www.bolebrokecastle.co.uk )
We also offer corporate fishing days and corporate events for the non anglers.
Fishing Holidays and accommodation is also available for those who wish to come and stay at this venue, which
also offers you to come and fish some of the UK finest rivers and lakes in East Sussex, Kent and surrounding areas
at very competitive prices.
For further information and enquiries please contact Mark Anderson on 0208 290-6287 or 07956-581612.
Our aim is to develop angling for the young and old, for all genders, and to encourage the local community to
take part without any pressures in a wonderful relaxed Environment.
The lakes are constantly patrolled by our own bailiffs and the owner of the lakes for everyone’s safety and security.
The lakes are fed by various streams constantly running, and were originally a stream now grown into two
separate stream fed lakes, which then feeds one of the finest rivers known as the river Eden.
It has depths ranging from 2 feet into depths of 10 feet in certain parts of the lake.
We offer a strict selective Membership done by interview.
We also offer limited day tickets for member’s guests and guests by request.
For enquiries please contact one of the numbers above.
Why not take advantage of our on-site traditional English breakfast in the medieval castle dinning area,
breakfast bookings prior arrangement please call Peter on 01892-770061. Refreshments are also available from
the castle during peak hours and times.
If not why not visit the Farm shop situated at the entrance of the bridal path road entrance, were you can
purchase drinks, ice creams and snacks.
The farm also offers a very large pick your own fruits and vegetables and a wide range of ciders, apple juices
and home grown produce.
Fishing times are from Dawn till Dusk.
Night Fishing available for Members only by appointment some members guest tickets available prior arrangement.
We have very strict rules set out, and these rules should not be broken, we operate a zero tolerance policy
which will result loss of membership if broken, all members are responsible for their guests and day ticket guests
will be monitored by our bailiffs and members at all times.
Please see our rules and regulations.
No current fishing licence no fishing no exceptions as set out by the Environment Agency.
We have recently had our lakes surveyed by the Environment Agency and have been given a very supportive
response and 100% satisfactory survey.
We will continue to take advice from the Environment Agency and stock our lake when they feel sufficient.
All of our members will carry a photo identification card, which will be carried at all times.
Each member will display a current season ticket sticker on their vehicle whilst parked in the designated
parking areas please see map.
Parking shall be kept to a limit by the oak tree going away from the castle entrance with a limit of
approximately x6 cars or x4 vans, all other vehicles should be parked in the castle grounds rear car
park as directed by the owner please see map.
Entrance to the Lake should be via the white gate and the gate should be shut at all times after entering.
The top lake is out of bounds all fishing is permitted on the bottom lake only.
Please respect others as you would want to be respected yourself, do not interfere with any other person or
persons whilst fishing or visiting the lakes or castle grounds.
Do not touch the miniature railway trains or track, and please do not walk on the lines when finding your swim.
Please take all rubbish away with you and respect the surroundings and settings whilst fishing or visiting the lakes.
Toilets are available on site at request of the owner in the castle, please respect the facilities provided and be
as quite as possible when entering the entrance leading up to the castle and castle grounds.
This is a very highly respected area and an honour to be able to come and enjoy the fishing and sites of a
fifteenth century hunting lodge and lakes.
All prices are available for membership, day tickets and corporate events please contact
Mark Anderson on 07956-581612 or 0208 290-6287.
We take time in thanking you for reading about our fishery and look forward to your enquiries.
We also welcome new links and sponsors for our website.
We also welcome support to help our youth programme in keeping youngsters active and putting their energies
into a wonderful sport
We welcome local interest and look forward to developing youngsters into the sport, or aim is to develop the
next top angler and involve the local schools, groups, and community.
All of our staff are currently CRB checked for peace of mind, and will continue to be in the future.
Tight lines from all the team at Silver Birch Fisheries.
Mark, Tony, Lee, Micky, Gary and Colin. |
