Elphicks Fishery
Spelmonden Road
Horsemanden
Kent
TN2 8EL
Tel: 01580 212512
Website
This Lake Review Was Provided By Liam Turner
Facilities 4/5
Starting with the main lodge, as anglers must call in to the lodge and first impressions count, this is fairly well-kept and stocked on site tackle shop. They stock pretty much anything you will need as well as drinks and snacks. There is also an on site café that will deliver your food to your swim. There are toilets up and down the road of the complex so you are never really that far away.
Quality of fishing/Fish stocks 4/5
I have been fishing these lakes on and off for some years now and the fish have grown to massive sizes in all the lakes with all the carp lakes holding 30 plus fish. The North Lake holds carp to over 60 pounds and there are 40’s in Pullen's and Westend and high 30’s in the others but they are fished for a lot and these are not easy waters, not rock hard, just not easy. As with all lakes the more time you put in the easier it gets.
Pricing 3/5
If I’m honest the price for me is ok but I do know that some think it’s a bit over what it should be. And at £40 for 3 rods doing a 24 hour session this is what I would expect to pay to fish for monsters but it’s not for everyone and I do understand where they are coming from as most other lakes in the area are around £25 for the same ticket but not with the same scale of fish swimming around.
As this is a big complex with various pricing, please see website under the tab 'Prices'.
Staff 4/5
I have not really dealt with the guys at the lake other then booking in and the odd drink or bag of bait but they always seem pretty nice and not shy in helping people out or even laying down the law. Seem a very good team.
Disabled 5/5
This seems a very good site for disabled anglers to visit. There is a disabled toilet and all the lakes are wheel chair accessible no set swims but there all reachable to someone in a wheel chair.
Rules 4/5
As I have stated I have fished the lakes for a few years now and only have one complaint, getting on the lakes in the first place. There is a booking system that seems to be fully booked all the time and I do mean all the time over the last year I have been able to ring and book once and have turned up to fish the session where I’ve been told the lake is fully booked to be the only person on there. This has happenned a few times to me and my pals who put a lot of time and money in down there. The day ticket lakes are well worth a look for a good days sport. I would have given this complex 5 out of 5 but the booking system just drops it down to 4 out of 5 .
I have had a lot of great sessions on there a landed some cracking fish. Well worth a go if you have the time and the money.
Spelmonden Road
Horsemanden
Kent
TN2 8EL
Tel: 01580 212512
Website
This Lake Review Was Provided By Liam Turner
Facilities 4/5
Starting with the main lodge, as anglers must call in to the lodge and first impressions count, this is fairly well-kept and stocked on site tackle shop. They stock pretty much anything you will need as well as drinks and snacks. There is also an on site café that will deliver your food to your swim. There are toilets up and down the road of the complex so you are never really that far away.
Quality of fishing/Fish stocks 4/5
I have been fishing these lakes on and off for some years now and the fish have grown to massive sizes in all the lakes with all the carp lakes holding 30 plus fish. The North Lake holds carp to over 60 pounds and there are 40’s in Pullen's and Westend and high 30’s in the others but they are fished for a lot and these are not easy waters, not rock hard, just not easy. As with all lakes the more time you put in the easier it gets.
Pricing 3/5
If I’m honest the price for me is ok but I do know that some think it’s a bit over what it should be. And at £40 for 3 rods doing a 24 hour session this is what I would expect to pay to fish for monsters but it’s not for everyone and I do understand where they are coming from as most other lakes in the area are around £25 for the same ticket but not with the same scale of fish swimming around.
As this is a big complex with various pricing, please see website under the tab 'Prices'.
Staff 4/5
I have not really dealt with the guys at the lake other then booking in and the odd drink or bag of bait but they always seem pretty nice and not shy in helping people out or even laying down the law. Seem a very good team.
Disabled 5/5
This seems a very good site for disabled anglers to visit. There is a disabled toilet and all the lakes are wheel chair accessible no set swims but there all reachable to someone in a wheel chair.
Rules 4/5
- An Environmental Agency license is required to fish these waters. The fishery allows a maximum of three rods per angler on the specimen lakes only (2 licences are required for 3 rods!).
- All night fishermen are to be on the complex at least 30 minutes before the fishery closes.
- There are no concessions for any of the specimen lakes.
- For security purposes night fishermen's vehicles will be locked in on the site at closing time until 7.00am the following morning. Anglers may leave during the night for emergencies only.
- Non-fishing night guests are limited to 1 per fishermen per night and must pay a £10.00 insurance premium.
- No tents, windbreaks or non-fishing related camping gear to be used. Recognisable fishing bivvies or umbrellas only.
- Fishing is from recognisable swims or pegs only.
- Under no circumstances are vehicles to be driven onto the lakeside. Parking in designated areas only.
- Net dip tanks are provided on every lake, please use them for nets, slings and un-hooking mats.
- All fish to be returned to the water safely and as quickly as possible. Any abuse of the fish will result in the angler being banned!
- Barbless hooks only. No bent hooks, safety rigs only. Unsuitable tackle will be confiscated. No baitboats, sea fishing tackle or unattended rods. No keepnets. No sacking. No leadcore. No wire traces, treble hooks. live bait, dead bait or lure (spinning) fishing.
- No nuts allowed under any circumstances, all particles must be correctly prepared. Unsuitable bait will be confiscated. If in doubt ask a bailiff.
- No dogs, wading, swimming or walking on ice.
- No fires or unsupported BBQs. No continuously burning lights at night. No loud radios or TVs.
- No litter, especially waste nylon. Bins are provided, use them.
- No trespassing into the adjoining fields or woodland. Anyone caught entering the fishery outside hours will be treated as a criminal and may be prosecuted.
- 24-hour toilet facilities are provided. Use them or be banned!
- Treat other anglers with respect. No poaching swims or casting over lines. Only fish your water. In the event of a dispute ask a bailiff, do not take the law into your own hands!
- Alcohol is to be used sensibly and in moderation. Any bad behaviour caused by its abuse will result in serious recriminations and possible criminal charges, remember you are on private property.
- A 5 MPH speed limit is in force on the entire complex, do not ignore it.
- The management accepts no responsibility for injury, death, loss, damage or theft to persons, cars or equipment whilst on the complex and reserves the right to close all or parts of said complex at any time. Damage to the complex will result in prosecution.
- Any subject not covered by these rules is at the discretion of the management. If you are in any doubt ask. Any problems or occurrences are to be reported to the management.
As I have stated I have fished the lakes for a few years now and only have one complaint, getting on the lakes in the first place. There is a booking system that seems to be fully booked all the time and I do mean all the time over the last year I have been able to ring and book once and have turned up to fish the session where I’ve been told the lake is fully booked to be the only person on there. This has happenned a few times to me and my pals who put a lot of time and money in down there. The day ticket lakes are well worth a look for a good days sport. I would have given this complex 5 out of 5 but the booking system just drops it down to 4 out of 5 .
I have had a lot of great sessions on there a landed some cracking fish. Well worth a go if you have the time and the money.
