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Fishery Name: Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite

Address: Chapel Road, Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0PR

Entrance Grid Ref. TQ 12523 26798 Car Park Grid Ref: TQ 12456 26817

Sat Nav: RH13 0PR

Phone Numbers: 01403 732539

Email Address: [email protected]

Description: Sumners Ponds Campsite and Fishery in West Sussex: Nestled in the serene countryside of West Sussex, Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Spread across 100 acres of picturesque lakes, woodlands, and pastures, this unique site is an ideal destination for fishing enthusiasts and campers alike. There are currently two waters at Sumners Ponds that can be used for fishing matches. The Match Lake, set on its own away from the campsite, this 3.5 acre lake provides prolific fishing with Mirror and Common Carp, Chub, Barbel, Crucians, Tench, Bream and Roach. This lake has a very good reputation and is very popular among match fishermen and day ticket anglers. Our two acre Ribbon Lake which is, as its name implies, a meandering ribbon of water with islands to fish from. It is well stocked with fish such as Barbel up to 8lb, Chub to 6lb, Tench, Perch, Bream, Roach and Crucians. This lake is a favourite with some of our regulars as it is unique in design and has a large walk-on island with platforms to fish from.

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: Monday to Sunday: 9am until 5pm Friday: 9am until 7pm from April until September. Email: [email protected] Monday until Sunday: 9:00am until 4:00pm Food Service: 9:00am until 3:00pm Evening concession food vans from 5:30pm on selected days, in the Summer only. Fishery Rules: The fishery opens at 7am for day tickets and closes at 9pm or dusk, whichever comes sooner. You may start fishing on arrival. Tickets can be purchased from the duty bailiff who will make regular visits throughout the day or from the reception building. Night fishing is strictly by appointment only. 24 hours notice is required and is restricted to members and Lakeside campers only, with at least one person being 21 or over. Night fishing sessions on Sumners Lake night swim run from 1pm on arrival till 12 noon the following day. Please take time to read the rules of the fishery before starting. Anyone disobeying the rules will be asked to leave without a refund and risk being banned. All persons participating in fishing must purchase a fishing permit. Every effort should be made to obtain a day ticket and anyone avoiding the purchase of one will be banned. Only barbless hooks are permitted. Micro barbs and squashed barbs are also not allowed. Maximum of two rods allowed on Farm Pond, Ribbon Pond and the Match Lakes. Maximum of two people fishing up to two rods each per Fishing Pitch or Lakeside accommodation. Pike fishing between October 1st until March 1st, Sea baits only and no live bait. Semi barbed Trebles can be used. Anglers must remain at their selected swim while rods are active. No active rod should be left unattended. No keep nets may be used and no fish are to be kept in any containers whatsoever. Keep nets are permitted in pre arranged matches only. You must ensure that you have the correct equipment including one landing net and unhooking mat per swim. Carp cradles and a minimum of 36 inch landing net must be used on Sumners Lake, Match Lake, and Bettys Lake due to the larger fish stocked in these lakes regardless of target species. Sumners Ponds is a catch and release fishery so all fish must be returned to the water as soon as possible after being caught and without delay. All fish must be handled with care and not lifted more than 18 inches above the ground. Priority is given to match anglers when a match is booked on a lake. Please take note of lake availability. Bait boats are permitted so long as they do not become a nuisance to other anglers. All anglers must have a valid rod license. This is not the same as a fishing permit. Well behaved dogs are welcome providing they are kept on a short lead at all times. All Juniors on Bettys lake must be accompanied by an Adult. Fishing from permitted swims ONLY. Parking on the grass is not permitted. Anyone causing damage to the property, including plants, causing a disturbance, using recreational drugs, using foul language or being inconsiderate to other guests will be asked to leave and risk being banned. Please be aware our bailiffs regularly check hooks and rigs. Please do not be offended if we ask you. Parents leaving juniors unattended do so at their own risk and must make sure they are contactable at all times in case of misbehaviour or an emergency. The Environmental Agency visits this fishery regularly to check licenses and will issue fines for those without one. We are serious about the well being of our valuable fish stocks. Please report any violations of the rules to the duty bailiff or by calling 01403 732539. Memberships and Night Fishing Memberships: We offer a membership to the fishery which runs from the joining date for one year. The most popular memberships are either the 'Full' or 'Half' memberships which covers you for all 'daytime' fishing whilst valid but also entitles you to book a night swim on either the Sumners Lake, Bettys Lake or Match Lake. We also offer a 'Night Fishing' membership which also entitles you to book a night swim but does not cover any other fees. Please read the membership details below to help you decide which membership is best for you. Full Membership: £350.00 or £300.00 for concessions (Over 60 years old / juniors aged between 12 and 15). All Daytime and night fishing is covered for one year from joining date with the use of up to three rods. This includes weekends and bank holidays. If you want to night fish, you can but must book a Night Swim on either Sumners Lake or Betty's Lake with at least 48 hours notice. You are also allowed limited guest tickets at the bailiffs discretion at £25.00 each for the first 24 hour session. A discounted fee for guests follow for additional 24 hour periods. Half Membership: £170.00 or £140.00 for concessions (Over 60 years old / juniors aged between 12 and 15). All 'Daytime' fishing is covered on week days for one year from joining date with the use of up to three rods. This does NOT includes weekends and bank holidays. If you visit the fishery at weekends or on a bank holiday you will need to purchase a day-ticket. If you want to night fish, you can but must book a Night Swim on either Sumners Lake or Betty's Lake with at least 48 hours notice. You may only book a Night Swim on Sunday through to Thursday nights. There is a fee of £10.00 per 24 hour session. You are also allowed limited guest tickets at the bailiffs discretion. If you have booked and are staying on a Lakeside Premium Pitch on the campsite there is no fee to night fish on Sunday through to Thursday nights with a valid membership. Night Fishing Membership: £75.00 for sign-up + nightly fee. This type of membership doesn't cover any fishing fees but does entitle you to book a night swim on on either Sumners Lake, Betty's Lake or Match Lake with at least 48 hours notice. There is a fee of £25.00 for the first night session and then £15.00 for any subsequent night session. If you visit the fishery during the day you will need to purchase a day ticket. To apply for a membership please contact a member of the Fishing Team at www.facebook.com/SumnersPondsFishery or via email; [email protected] If night fishing on the Match Lake, you must vacate your swim by 7am if there is a prearranged match on that day. Night fishing must be booked at least 48 hours in advanced. Match Fishing: There are currently two waters at Sumners Ponds that can be used for fishing matches. The Match Lake, set on its own away from the campsite, this 3.5 acre lake provides prolific fishing with Mirror and Common Carp, Chub, Barbel, Crucians, Tench, Bream and Roach. This lake has a very good reputation and is very popular among match fishermen and day ticket anglers. Our two acre Ribbon Lake which is, as its name implies, a meandering ribbon of water with islands to fish from. It is well stocked with fish such as Barbel up to 8lb, Chub to 6lb, Tench, Perch, Bream, Roach and Crucians. This lake is a favourite with some of our regulars as it is unique in design and has a large walk-on island with platforms to fish from. To have a match at Sumners Ponds you need to have at least 6 people to be able to book. If your club would be interested in having a match at Sumners Ponds please email us on [email protected] or call us on 01403 732539. Prices and Options: Partial use of lake: £9.00 per angler - £30 deposit required when booking. Exclusive use of whole lake: £200.00 - £60 deposit required when booking. Night Fishing: If you are visiting Sumners Ponds and want to night fish but it wouldn't be worth becoming a member, there is one other way of being able too. The only visitors who are permitted to night fish without becoming a member are those who have booked either a Lakeside Pitch, Lakeside Camping Pod or Lakeside Log Cabin. These swims are only located on Sumners Lake and Farm Pond. Once booked you don't need to sort the fishing out until you are here but to night fish you will need to purchase a 24 hour ticket. You can fish any of the lakes during the day but after dusk can only fish at the swim/pitch that you have booked. Prices: First 24 Hour Session: £25.00 Subsequent 24 Hour Session: £15.00 (must be in succession of first 24 hour session) If you have any questions regarding the fishery, want to contact one of the fishing bailiffs or just want to send in pictures of your catches email [email protected]

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