Good for
- Day ticket fishing
- Carp and coarse fishing
- Local venues and nearby waters
East Sussex fishing lakes
Showing 8 fishing lakes currently listed for East Sussex.
Fishing lakes in East Sussex
East Sussex offers coarse fisheries, carp waters, trout venues and countryside lakes around Eastbourne, Hailsham, Uckfield, Framfield and Herstmonceux. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.
Best forGood for day ticket coarse fishing, carp lakes, trout fishing and smaller mixed fisheries.
Local areasEastbourne, Hailsham, Uckfield, Framfield, Herstmonceux and Pevensey
Check before you goConfirm opening times, booking rules, bait restrictions, parking, toilets, night fishing and payment method.
County fishing guide
Fishing in East Sussex
East Sussex offers a varied choice of fishing, from countryside coarse lakes to carp fisheries and club waters. It is a useful county for anglers around Hastings, Eastbourne, Lewes, Uckfield and the wider South East who want local venues without travelling too far.
Day ticket fishing in East Sussex can vary by venue, so check whether booking is required, which lakes are open to visitors and whether keepnets, bait boats or night sessions are allowed.
Carp fishing in East Sussex is popular with anglers looking for accessible day sessions as well as more focused specimen fishing. Use the listings below to compare waters, target species, facilities and nearby county options.
Before you travel
- Check booking requirements
- Confirm bait and tackle rules
- Review parking and facility details
Useful next steps
- Compare the lake listings below
- Open individual venue pages
- Check nearby counties for more options
Local tackle shops near East Sussex fisheries
Need bait, line, hooks, feeders, nets or last-minute session gear? These local or nearby shops may be useful before fishing in East Sussex. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.
Anglers Den Sussex
Sea and freshwater tackle shop near Eastbourne and Pevensey.
- Address: 6 North Road, Pevensey Bay, BN24 6AY
East Sussex fishing lakes FAQ
Do I need a rod licence to fish in East Sussex?
In most cases, yes. You normally need a valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence for freshwater fishing in England, plus any venue ticket, club permit or membership required by the fishery.
Are there day ticket fishing lakes in East Sussex?
Yes, but access varies by venue. Some waters are day ticket, while others are club waters, permit waters, syndicates or booking-only fisheries.
What should I check before visiting a East Sussex fishery?
Check opening times, booking requirements, ticket prices, bait rules, landing net rules, parking, toilets, night fishing access and whether payment is cash or card.
Can I suggest an update for a East Sussex venue?
Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.