Surrey fishing lakes
Fishing lakes in Surrey
Surrey offers commercial day ticket fisheries, established estate lakes, gravel pits and specialist carp waters. The current directory includes options around Chertsey, Guildford, Dorking, Newdigate, Effingham, Lingfield, Farnham and nearby villages. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.
Best forGood for day ticket carp, catfish, mixed coarse fishing, pleasure sessions, specimen fishing and booked overnight waters.
Local areasChertsey, Guildford, Dorking, Newdigate, Effingham, Lingfield, Farnham and the Surrey border
Check before you goConfirm opening times, booking rules, bait restrictions, parking, toilets, night fishing and payment method.
Choosing a fishing lake in Surrey
Surrey covers a busy and varied area, so choosing a fishery by location can reduce travelling time. Chertsey and Guildford are useful for north and west Surrey, while Dorking, Newdigate and Lingfield provide options farther south and east.
Carp anglers can compare commercial day ticket lakes, specimen waters and fisheries that require advance booking. Catfish are available at selected venues, while mixed coarse waters may offer tench, bream, roach, rudd and perch alongside carp.
Before travelling, confirm the ticket arrangements, booking requirements, permitted fishing times, bait and tackle rules, parking and facilities directly with the venue. Night fishing and specimen sessions often have additional requirements.
Showing 10 fishing lakes currently listed for Surrey.
Local tackle shops near Surrey fisheries
Need bait, line, hooks, feeders, nets or last-minute session gear? These local or nearby shops may be useful before fishing in Surrey. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.
Angling Direct Guildford
Large tackle shop covering carp, coarse, predator, fly and sea fishing, with parking and in-store services.
- Address: Cathedral Hill Estate, 1C, Guildford, GU2 7YB
S.C. Fuller of Dorking
Long-established family-run shop specialising in fishing tackle, bait and outdoor equipment.
- Address: 28-30 South Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2HQ
Caterham Angling
Independent Surrey tackle shop stocking products for carp, coarse, predator and sea fishing.
- Address: 1-3 Raglan Parade, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5UG
Cheam Angling
Large tackle shop supplying carp, coarse, match and predator equipment along with fresh and prepared bait.
- Address: 705 London Road, North Cheam, Surrey, SM3 9DL
Surrey fishing lakes FAQ
Do I need a rod licence to fish in Surrey?
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 Surrey?
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 Surrey 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 Surrey venue?
Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.
What types of fishing are available in Surrey?
Surrey has carp and specimen waters, mixed coarse fisheries, pleasure and match fishing, predator opportunities and selected catfish venues. Access and species vary between fisheries.
Which parts of Surrey have fishing lakes?
The directory includes fisheries around Chertsey, Egham, Guildford, Dorking, Newdigate, Effingham, Lingfield, Farnham, Milford and nearby villages.
Can you night fish at Surrey fisheries?
Night fishing is available at selected Surrey venues, but it may require advance booking, membership or a minimum-length session. Check the current rules with the fishery before travelling.
Are there catfish lakes in Surrey?
Yes. Selected Surrey fisheries list Wels catfish, including venues around Lingfield and Newdigate. Check the individual listing and official venue information for current stocks and tackle rules.