Norfolk Fishing Network 2004 - 2024 - westsussex Fisheries

Fishery Name: Buchan Country Park Lake

Address: Horsham Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9HQ

Entrance Grid Ref. TQ 24524 34436 Car Park Grid Ref: TQ 24584 34633

Sat Nav: RH11 9HQ

Phone Numbers: 01293 542088

Email Address: [email protected]

Description: Once parked in the Car Park, walk over the bridge to lake. It is about 1/2 a mile walk. Roach 1lb, Rudd 3/4lb, Perch 3lb+, Bream 8lb+, Sun- fish 20z, Carp 30lb+, Pike 20lb+, Tench 2lb, Crucian Carp 2lb.

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: Closed for fishing 15th march until 15th june Rules of the lake These rules must be strictly adhered to. Any contravention will lead to instant dismissal. Fishing is not allowed on the small lake or from the Causeway, Island Pond. E.A. Closed season 15th March to 15th June inc. in force. Permitted fishing times are 16th June until the 31st Aug, 8am until 9pm. The 1st Sept until the 31st Oct, 8am until 8pm. 1st November until the 14th March 8am until 6pm, Check opening times. Night Anglers ONLY may enter the park any day at 6am and must draw for swims at the boat house at 6.30am but must leave the swim by 9.30pm to be out of the park by 10pm. Only two rods per angler to be used at any one time. Carp sacks are not permitted at this venue except in competitions. keepnets allowed, excluding Carp. No member is permitted to take any fish away from the water and no fish from any other source is to be introduced. No member may fish from other than at the cleared swims provided. Take note of no fishing areas on the map. If a rod is left unattended, the hook must be withdrawn from the water and made safe so that wildlife or fish runs are not made possible. The banks and adjoining lands must not be dug for worms, or any other reasons. No cutting or trimming of trees or bushes is allowed. Flowers and flowering shrubs are to be left untouched. All members shall be responsible for clearing away all litter from the position at which they are fishing, Please put litter in one of the litter bins provided, or just take it home. No camping allowed, and no fires, or barbecues are to be lit. No loose hooks lengths, of nylon line, or wire traces in any form must be left at the fishery. No air gun and or air pistol or firearm at this fishery. No Radios permitted. No boats or water craft of any description are allowed on either of the lakes. No swimming. No Fish of any kind to be taken from the fishery for use as live or dead bait. Members must ensure that the main access path to the lakes and the public footpath are not obstructed in any way and of no inconvenience to the general public using the footpath. Anglers must ensure that their cars are not parked anywhere on the County Council property, other than in the designated official car park. And access to the garage facing the car park is kept clear. Any person, upon being challenged, failing to produce a current membership book will be required to give their name and address and leave the fishery. Any person infringing, breaking or disregarding any of the above byelaws or acting in any way deemed by the Committee to amount to misconduct or conduct prejudicial to the members of the Association, may be called upon to give reasons for his and or her action and, failing to satisfy the Committee, may be liable to suspension from fishing the waters. Night fishing is allowed on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights. Members must be in possession of a night fishing membership. Night anglers must be off the lake outside the permitted fishing times. 'Tackling up' ready to fish on non night fishing evenings is forbidden. Rule breakers will be banned from CAS. Umbrellas only are allowed to be used on this water. No bivvis. When night fishing, no leaving the lake between dusk and dawn, unless it is an emergency. Swim 34 at the far end of the lake is 8am until 8pm fishing only due to the snags in the vicinity so night fishing is not allowed there. Anyone breaking this rule will receive a ban from the club. The draw for the opening night to be advised. Rules for disabled anglers parking within Buchan Country Park. When possible, it is preferred that anglers park in the designated parking bays in the car park. However when this is not an option, the following rules must be adhered to. Only blue badge holding anglers who have registered with Crawly Angling Society and agree to abide by these rules may drive beyond the car park into Buchan Country Park. When driving on site display hazard warning lights and do not exceed 5mph. When driving on site you must give way to pedestrians and cyclists. When driving on site be aware of dogs and children who may appear without warning. You may only park in the designated area shown on the attached map. No more than 2 cars may park in this area at any one time. You may only turn your vehicle in the designated area shown on the map. You may not drive your car beyond the points shown on the map. You must park your car facing towards the exit and as close to the fence line as possible so as not to obstruct the path. When parked on site you must display your blue badge and disabled angler parking sign in the windscreen at all times. Cars are left at the owners own risk and West Sussex County Council is not responsible for any damage caused to your car by any 3rd party or animal using the country Park. Any claims arising would be made through the drivers own insurance company.

Facilities: Car Park