At A Glance

match fishing lake, free of carp
range of fish species
lake holds good specimen tench 6lb+
other activities include: play park, country trails, recreational crafts, farm animals, fruit picking and a farm shop

How much is it to fish:

day ticket from: £7
(as of 24/04/24 *subject to change)

East Sussex - Sharnfold user reviews and tips

Sharnfold Farm Fishery

Sharnfold Farm Fishery is one of three man-made lakes dug in 1995. The other two lakes are used for irrigation and conservation. The fishable lake is a natural looking match fishing water that holds a number of different match fish including some beautiful specimen tench to over 6lb, bream to 3lb, barbell to 8lb, chub to 4lb and roach and rudd to 1lb 8oz. The lake also holds some small eels and good sized perch to 4lb. Sharnfold Farm Match Fishery is completely carp free. Sharnfold Farm has numerours activities and facilities to offer the visitor including: a farm shop, a small play park, country trails, recreational crafts, a multitude of farm animals and a large range of fruit picking.

fish species


Crucian Carp : ?lb	barbel: 8lb	Bream:3lb	tench: 6lb+	Eel: 1lb


Rudd: 1lb 8oz	Roach: 1lb 8oz	Perch : 4lb	pike : 28lb	Chub: 4lb

fishing lakes (1 )

Sharnfold Lake - A small lake with a central island set on rural farm land.

Sharnfold Farm Fishery

Sharnfold Farm Lake is a beautiful 2 acre, doughnut shaped lake surrounded by farmland and nature reserve land. The lake has approximately 20 low grassy banked swims that are situated in between reed beds. The main distinguishing feature of the Sharnfold lake other than the reed beds is the reeded island in the centre of the lake. The lakes depths average 6-8 feet. Successful baits on this water include maggots, casters, and worms.

Sharnfold Fishery

Features: Reeds, An Island
Lake Size: 2 acres
Lake Depth: 6-8ft+
Swims: 20

facilities


Food & Drink	Parking	Toilets

ticket prices

Day tickets £7 (as of 24/04/24 *subject to change)

Under 16’s need to be supervised by an adult

Please buy your fishing tickets at their Farm Shop.

contact details

Contact:
Address: Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5BU
Telephone: 01323 768490

Email: sharnfoldfarm@thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk
Website https://thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk/locations/sharnfold-farm/fishing/?redirect=true

directions

Sharnfold Farm is located in Stone Cross on Hailsham Road (B2104). The farm entrance can be found next to Coopers Pub/Restraunt, 1/2 mile from stone cross crossroads (opposite the Red Lion pub, near Tesco's). The entrance is clearly signposted.

user reviews

"5lb barbel "

"Lovely afternoon, after a lot of bites and some small Roach i did some margin fishing on bread flakes with corn....bang.... a good 5lb barbel which fought really well.".

Tips from Ian Cam

"Fantastic day fishing"

"Fantastic day fishing, took my eldest daughter fishing for the first time and she loved it... A couple of large tench caught on maggots and later in the day switched to spam and kept landing bream for the rest of the day.".

Tips from Stephe K