Longreed Lakes

Located on the outskirts of Lewes, Longreed Lakes provides first class fishing in the tranquil and secluded Sussex countryside.

Professionally designed and managed Longreed Lakes comprises two feature packed waters – ‘Ashreed’ and ‘Longreed’.

Both lakes are well established and sympathetically pegged to prevent crowded over-fishing. The waters hold an abundance of natural food, which lead to consistent growth rates and immaculate fish.

All swims are generously sized and topped with wood chip to keep the fishing area free from mud.

At Longreed Lakes you are always guaranteed a swim, as fishing is by prior arrangement only.

Longreed

Longreed is a one and a half acre wedge shaped carp lake with six swims.

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Longreed fish are mainly taken on good quality freezer or home made baits. Fishy and fruit combos work well. On both lakes, short sessions with well presented rigs and bait are often more effective, than long stays.

There are three islands, numerous lily beds and substantial island and marginal reed growth. Depths reach seven feet in the troughs and holes but average four to five feet elsewhere.

As well as these obvious features there are numerous others, such as silt beds, clay bars and plateaus.

The fishery record Mirror of 25lb 12oz was caught in May 2005 and Common 25lb 8oz in May 2006. The average weight for the water (July 2006) stands at 18lbs 2oz.

Longreed is not a runs water, but the quality of fish and beautiful surroundings more than compensate.

Longreed Lakes Rules Fishing from the woodchipped areas only – no stalking. Barbless hooks only. No fixed lead/method rigs. No Carp sacks or keepnets. 1 unhooking mat per person on Longreed. Rods not to be left unattended No fishing for the Pike! No fires. No dogs. No radios. No litter – this includes cigarette butts. No children under 14 years old on Longreed unless accompanied by an adult.

ANYONE FOUND BREAKING THESE RULES WILL BE BANNED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE OFFENCE.

Lakes open at 7am and shuts 1 hour before dusk.
Large parking area.
Toilet facilities - New for 2006.
Transport (quad bike & trailer) available for disabled if required.
Lakes and fishery hut available for club and match bookings.
Ideal for corporate days.
Teaching Available - Please contact us for futher details