Norfolk Fishing Network 2004 - 2024 - East Sussex Fisheries

Fishery Name: More House Farm Fishery - Kingfisher Specimen Lake

Address: Ditchling Road, Wivelsfield, Haywards Heath, East Sussex, RH17 7RE

Grid Reference: TQ 34100 20943 Car Park Grid Ref: TQ 34142 20876

Sat Nav: RH17 7RE

Phone Numbers: 07800 530173

Email Address: [email protected]

Description: Kingfisher Lake was built in 1980 as water storage for the former dairy herd and cattle troughs for drinking water. The EA stocked the lakes in 1982 with Carp, Tench, Perch, Roach, Bream and Rudd. Fishing started on the lake in 1985 as a day ticket water. The lake was cleaned out in 2006; the fish were removed and the carp were returned after the work was completed. By this time the Carp had grown considerably with 37lb 8oz being the biggest. We created 17 swims. However, as the fish pursued to fatten we reduced the amount of swims we have to 14. The swims are made out of sleepers and chipped bark and are all in good condition. We are constantly doing work on the lake to improve the fishing. As time has gone on the fish have continoued to grow we now have carp over 40 lb, also catfish over 69 lb At the end of the lake where peg 1 is situated, the lake is 2-4 ft deep even around the island. Although by pegs 11-14 the depth by the island goes down to 8 ft. Pegs 16-17 are on the opposite side of the lake and are backed by a open countryside. Opposite pegs 1-7 there are no swims therefore anglers can cast across the lake and fish just off the rushes. The lake is surrounded by green fields, large oak trees and an abundance of wildlife. Kingfisher Lake is in all a very peaceful setting, surrounded by natural beauty. Also the lake is spring fed. We supply landing nets when fishing on this lake, also if your in a match we will supply keep nets and weigh slings. We will also weigh in your match.

Fish Species: Barbel Bitterling Bleak Bream Common Bream Silver Bullhead Carp Common Carp Crucian Carp F1 Carp Carp Ghost Carp Grass Carp Leather Carp Koi Carp Mirror Catfish Wels Chub Crayfish Dace Eel Goldfish Goldfish Brown Grayling Gudgeon Minnow Orfe/Ide Blue Orfe/Ide Golden Orfe/Ide Silver Perch Pike Pumpkin seed Roach Rudd Rudd Golden Ruffe Schelly Stickle back Stone Loach Sturgeon Tench Tench Golden Walleye Zander

Rules: NO keepnets, weigh slings or unhooking mats to be brought onto the fishery (if so LEAVE IN YOUR VEHICLE ) NO fishing without a day ticket. ( Purchase ticket before fishing or use the D.I.Y box) All vehicles to be parked in car park, 5mph speed limit. Also no parking around lakes. BARBLESS hooks only. NO whisker or micro barbed. NO live baiting, dead baiting or spinning. NO dogs NO Bait boats NO visitors after 6pm Security gates open at 6:30am and close at 7:30pm. Anybody who gets locked in will be charge £10 to be let out. Night guests will be charged £5 a night. NO fishing between swims. Use litter bins or take your litter home. Stock pens are OUT OF BOUNDS. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. NO fixed leads or feeders they must be free running. NO refunds. All particle baits used must be cooked properly. Alcohol is to be consumed sensibly and in moderation. Any bad behavior cause by its abuse will be excluded from the fishery. NO fires or bbq's to be lit on the grass. They MUST be RAISED off the ground. NO wading, swimming or walking on the lake/ice. When fishing in the matches DO NOT tumble fish down the keep nets. On Kingfisher RETURN the nets and slings to the office, Match lakes are to RETURN nets to the net bins. All matches will be weighed by a member of staff. The management accepts NO responsibilities for personal injury, death loss or damage to vehicles or equipment however it is caused. Any suject not covered by these rules is at the discretion of the management You must purchase your ticket before fishing.(£5 SUR-CHARGE if not) Anyone found breaking the rules can be asked to leave ( no refunds will be issued).

Facilities: Parking Night Fishing Tackle Shop