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Fishery Name: Hawkhurst Fish Farm - Specimen Lake | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Address: Hastings Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4RT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entrance Grid Ref. TQ 75841 28432
Car Park Grid Ref: Several Car Parks after the Entrance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat Nav: TN18 4RT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Phone Numbers: 01580 753813 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Email Address: [email protected] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: Specimen Lake
Specimen Lake is strictly a members lake only. Its purpose is to cater for our most experienced anglers. You must have at least 5 years carp fishing experience and possess the equipment capable of landing and protecting large carp and catfish. If you are interested in becoming a member, please read the rules and regulations below where a application form can be downloaded. Once completed, return the application form to us along with the signed copy of our rules and regulations. You will then be added to our waiting list. Please call the office on 01580 753813 for an estimated waiting time. AFTER YOU SEND AN APPLICATION IN, WE WILL RESPOND TO SAY WE HAVE RECEIVED IT. IF YOU DO NOT GET A RESPONSE, WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR FORM SO PLEASE GET IN TOUCH/RESEND. APPLICATION FORM Please print double sided. RULES AND REGULATIONS Home of some of our largest fish including Mirror and Common carp over 40lbs and a couple of rare blue carp which were originally stocked at 74lb and 65lb respectively. The two blue carp are a historical stocking and the only 2 in England! This lake is well stocked with over 200 fish of specimen size and an average weight of around 26lb. It is not uncommon to see impressive feeding displays from these fish giving their whereabouts away and making locating them easier for the observant angler. At certain times of day and night depending on the time of year, fish can be heard crashing out and seen head and shouldering which are sure signs of feeding and at night you can sometimes hear the catfish feeding on the surface which can be quite exciting whilst waiting for a run. At around 4 acres and with 8 swims but a maximum of 6 anglers at any one time there is plenty of room for everyone and the lake is rarely fully booked. The bottom of the lake has many features including gravel patches, silty gullies, raised plateaus and hard clay areas. Giving the experienced angler plenty of options when trying to find the fish. There is an island at one end where the lake shallows to around three foot then towards the dam end depths range from 6 foot down to 12 foot in places. Very few lakes in Kent and Sussex offer such a realistic opportunity of catching a thirty pounder and one of our anglers last year counted over 12 thirties in his best season yet. There is a waiting list in operation for membership of this lake so it's worth getting your name down if you plan to fish it in the future. Minimum tackle requirements do apply due to the size of the fish. A minimum of 2.75lb test curve rods with 12lb mainline are a must and a 42 inch landing net and large unhooking mat will be required to help protect our stock. You will have your tackle checked so please don't apply to join if you don't have the correct equipment. |
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Rules and Regulations:
All anglers should make themselves aware of the following rules. The bailiff will carry out periodic checks throughout your session to make sure the rules are being followed, and any angler found not to be following the below rules will have their session ended immediately without refund and possibly a permanent ban (managements decision is final). For rules on Junior Lakes, please visit the Junior Lake page. Rules for the Specimen Lake (members only) can be found on the Specimen Lake page. Match Lake rules are available upon request. The following rules apply to all lakes (see above for expemptions): Strictly 2 rods only. Barbless hooks only (no microbarbed or crimped). No Leadcore. No braided mainline except marker and spod rods. No nuts of any kind, Particle must be correctly prepared. No fixed leads. Running rigs, lead clips or semi-fixed inline leads only. No live or dead baiting for catfish. All nets, slings and mats to be dipped in disinfectant provided. No bent hooks, including long shank curved type hooks. Minimum of 42" landing net and large unhooking mat. (No sharing) on Main Lake, Dove Lake, Four Trees Lake and Quarry Lake. Minimum of 15lb mainline on Main Lake and Dove Lake. Minimum of 12lb mainline on Quarry Lake and Four Trees Lake. When an angler is opposite you, please cast no further than the centre (check swim maps on each lakes page). No surface fishing allowed due to wildfowl. No fly fishing. No keep nets or sacks, fish to be held below knee level. Fishing only from designated areas- no stalking. No litter or discarded line. No dogs, guns, radios or excessive noise. You will be responsible for your own swim. No tents, bivvys only. No fires or unsupported BBQ's (must be raised from the ground), no continuous burning lights at night. Alcohol in moderation! Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. This includes the use of any illegal substances; if found in your possession this will be treated as a legal matter and the police will be contacted. There is an angler's toilet. Please use it! There are individual age restrictions for each lake. No under 14's on Main Lake or Dove Lake, no under 12's on Quarry Lake, no under 12's on Four Trees Lake, no under 8's on Match Lake. Any anglers aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult (over 21) at all times. One spectator per fisherman only, spectators will be charged 50% of the person they are spectating for insurance purposes. Children aged 5 or under are not permitted on the banks due to health and safety reasons. Night fishing must be booked and paid for in advance. Anglers must be in possession of a valid rod licence. 2 rods maximum on whole complex, not to be left unattended at any time. Bait boats are permitted but must be used with consideration for others and any wildlife; no echo sounders or sonar boats to be used. No trespassing into the adjoining fields or woodland. Anyone caught entering/leaving the fishery outside hours will be treated as a criminal and may be prosecuted. The management accepts no responsibility for injury, death, loss, damage or theft to persons, cars or equipment whilst on the complex and reserves the right to close all or parts of said complex at any time. Damage to the complex will result in prosecution. Please ensure that you are packed up and ready to leave before your session finishes at either 7am/7pm in time for the next anglers session. No refunds or changes to sessions can be made. All bookings are final. Please abide by the 5mph speed limit Vehicles are to be returned to the designated parking areas once you have finished unloading - not left on the roadside. For security purposes night fishermen's vehicles will be locked in on the site at closing time until 7.00am the following morning. Anglers may leave during the night for emergencies only Hawkhurst Fish Farm reserves the right to ban anglers without explanation. Strictly two rods and barbless hooks only. Rig checks are carried out by our bailiff periodically Baits boats are allowed on main, dove and specimen lake but must be used in consideration for other anglers and wildlife Gates will be closed from 8pm until 7am daily without fail. Emergency access only during these times Breaking of rules will result in immediate end of session and possible future ban from hawkhurst fish farm |
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