Fishing Holidays
Enjoy Fishing in Style
Enjoy fishing with extensive on-site opportunities to challenge your skills.
Fishing at Chichester Lakeside
Main Species
Carp up to 57lb
Pike up to 36lb
Bream to 12lb
Rudd, Roach and Perch are all abundant in the lake as well as Eels.
Fishing Requirements
UK Rod Licenses are required wherever you fish on UK inland waterways.
Landing net, unhooking mat and for Carp fishing, a Carp-care kit must be carried.
The Lakes
Ivy Lake – only owners may fish in Ivy Lake, no bank fishing is permitted. Please contact us to find out more about fishing from the lodge itself.
There are 11 other lakes to fish in by buying tickets from the park office as below.
NUNNERY
An Elongated 1.5-acre pool with a few carp up to 28lb. Tench to 4lb, Rudd, Roach and Perch. It has become very weedy and there is plenty of bankside cover where fish can be found close to the margins. It is a difficult water to fish.
DEEP
As its name suggests. Bream to 8lb Tench to 9lb along with a large head of Roach, Rudd and Perch. Tends to get weedy during Summer when the fishery staff will rake it.
Nunnery & Deep Lakes have been designated suitable for Beginners and Intermediate anglers.
TRIANGLE
Small 1.5 acre water which can be quite a challenge due to heavy weed in the summer months. Carp to 34lb Tench to 7lb and Pike to 20lb can be caught.
COPSE
A seven-acre water, fishing is from 2 banks only, this lake is a good tester of skills for the intermediate Carp angler looking to catch hard fighting Commons and tricky Mirrors up to 30lb with an average depth of 6ft deeper spots can be found, this lake is a good night water. Other species are found in this water.
EAST LAKE
At 12 acres this is an intermediate and sometimes tricky water to fish, populated with Common Carp between 6 – 14lb. There are bigger fish in the lower and upper twenties including a thirty known as the Small Tailed Mirror. There is also a large head of Tench to 10lb and bream to 8lb plus Rudd and Roach.
East Lake is divided by a bar which runs mid-way across the lake and links up to the island which is a good fish magnet. This is good starter water for the novice Carper who wants to catch fish or simply water for any angler who wants to put a bend in a rod.
WEST LAKE
An intermediate and at times productive water which is large, shallow and weedy in places, it can be fished from 3 banks. Carp up to 43lb have been caught with a good head of Tench and Pike the latter up to 36lb. The Tench can be caught from all areas, the bank which separates East and West can often prove productive whereas the north bank has been shown to fish well for Carp. In winter the bay on the bridal path has given up some of the lake’s better Pike.
In the past West was not as heavily fished as the other lakes on the complex however more anglers are now fishing due to the increase in some of the resident Carp packing on the weight. West offers a good challenge for the angler who is prepared to wait. The cow shed bank as it is known has produced some sizable fish from the margins. The Eel population can be problematic at times. Due to the fish sizes, this lake is becoming even more popular with session anglers.
RUNCTON AND VINNETROW
Syndicate Lakes Only ~ Enquiries via the main park office or call 01243 787715
PECKHAM / BOATING LAKE
Crystal clear and very shallow these hold a small head of Carp up to 25lb, some Pike and a well spread out population of specimen Tench. Silverfish plus the odd Bream can also be caught. Fishing is from the bridal path and main road bank only. Strictly no fishing on the park approach road bank.
IVY LAKE
No fishing from banks at any time – this is a water sports lake. Only owners of lodges with a jetty can fish in this lake.
NEW LAKE
No Fishing – Nature reserve – You may be prosecuted for attempting to fish on this lake.
Fishing Ticket Prices
Tickets for the 2024 Season (starting 15th March 2024) are priced for individual lakes and are for up to three rods – tickets are not transferable between lakes.Â
JUNIOR ANGLERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL LAKES AT ALL TIMES
All day tickets are now £10 per day for all applicable lakes that accept day tickets.
There is no charge for Chichester Lake Lodge guests to fish in Ivy lake.
Book with Go Catch Fish App
Link is for Android, for iPad & iPhone search the Appstore.
NUNNERY / EAST / COPSE LAKES
24hrs Up to 3 Rods £20
WEST LAKE
24hrs Up to 3 Rods £25
TRIANGLE / DEEP / PECKHAM LAKES
Day ticket (7am-7pm) Up to 2 Rods £10
No night fishing on these lakes. Swims cannot be shared except with a junior.
All bookings are subject to a £1+VAT booking fee
Chichester Lakeside Fishery Rules
1. Swims must be pre-booked through the Go Catch app.
2. Our Covid-19 safety precautions have made some minor changes including;
3. Fishing Bailiffs do not take payments for fishing – via Go Catch app only.
4. 24 / 48 / 72 hr sessions operate from 09:00hrs thru 08:30hrs. A 30-minute ‘gap’ prevents cross-traffic.
5. Please sanitize your hands regularly but take care not to harm the aquatic life with some sanitisers.
6. Safety First! Adhere to Safety Signage / Instructions from Park / Fisheries staff. Do not access into waters.
7. Anglers fish at their own risk; parents/guardians should take responsibility for their children. Respectful Behaviour Standards and following the rules are expected at all times and those falling short of these will be asked to leave without a refund. Removal of fish is prohibited and will be reported to the Police.
8. Lakeside Fisheries do not take any responsibility for Equipment, Adverse Weather or other Unforeseen Events that may require lakes to be closed or limited – no refunds will be given.
9. Bookings can ONLY be made from Go Catch app.
10. Anyone over the age of 16 years of age or older must be in possession of An EA Rod Licence (these can be purchased online at the EA website or from a Post Office.
11. You must have with you a suitable Landing Net and Unhooking Mat and if fishing for Carp a Care Kit.
12. Barbed / Micro Barbed Hooks Only. No fixed or Bolt Rigs.
13. All fish to be released immediately – No Keep Nets.
14. Rods are not to be left unattended at any time – your rods, your responsibility.
15. Anglers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible Adult.
16. No Bait Boats. No floating baits or Artificial baits. No pre-baiting with large amounts of particles / Boilies on East Lake.
17. Tickets are priced for individual lakes. Tickets are not transferable between lakes.
18. Strictly no Boats, Fires, BBQs, Guns, Laser Pens, Alcohol, Radios or Excessive Noise.
19. Please park considerately and do not litter – take it home! Please respect the park and our wildlife.
20. No Pike fishing March – October.
21.  The Reception Office bookings records will confirm all payments; queries without a receipt will be dismissed. The Park Office reserve the right to refuse/withdraw any booking at their discretion.