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OAK LAKES FISHERIES
CARP | CATFISH | PIKE
CARP | CATFISH | PIKE
The Best Day Ticket Carp Fishing Lakes in Essex
Day Tickets Available from £10.00
BOOKINGS TO BE MADE VIA THE 'START BOOKING' THROUGH SWIMBOOKER
Discover some of the best day ticket carp fishing lakes in Essex at Oak Lakes Fisheries. Here, you can hook a variety of fish, including Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Bream, Catfish, and Pike.
Our Oak Lake and Pipe Lake are perfect for carp fishing, with carp exceeding 40lbs. Oak Lake also holds a good stock of Pike for the cold winter months. For those targeting Catfish, we have a separate Catfish Lake that boasts impressive species with bigger cats weighing between 100 lbs and 150 lbs.
Whether you’re looking for a day ticket to enjoy some leisurely carp fishing or wish to join a syndicate, there’s something for every angler. Day tickets allow fishing from first light until dusk, while 24-hour tickets let you bring your bivvy for night fishing.
In summer, you’ll find peak times for Catfish, while winter is best for Pike. Carp fishing remains popular year-round, and we proudly hold the record for one of the largest Catfish caught in the UK, at 147 lbs.
Nestled away from busy roads, Oak Lakes Fisheries offers tranquil fishing spots with parking, unisex toilets, showers, and accessible swims. Explore our 40 acres of tree-lined lakes, where you can enjoy watching the local wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and kingfishers, while waiting for that tug on your line. Come experience the best fishing Essex has to offer!
Lakes
Oak Lakes story began over 70 years ago as gravel pits, evolving under our care since 2008 into a premier fishing destination.
Oak Lake
A spring fed lake offers day and 24-hour fishing tickets. Ranging from 3 to 14 feet deep, it features 26 swims, including double and disabled access swims options. Stocked with Carp over 40lbs and Pike to 30 lbs with Tench, Roach, Perch, Rudd and Bream also. The lake also has a pontoon for island access. Easy barrow access and parking enhance your experience. Surrounded by lily pads and reeds, Oak Lake is a serene spot for anglers to make their big catch!
Cost: Day Ticket £15.00
(Summer 7am to 7pm & Winter 7am to 5pm)
24-Hour Ticket £25.00
Pipe Lake
Pipe Lake is a members-only lake featuring 11 swims—4 doubles and 7 singles, including two accessible options. It accommodates up to 55 members, with a waiting list currently in place.The lake primarily stocks Carp, with at least 12 over 30lbs and over 60 exceeding 20lbs. Notable catches include both Mirror Carp and Common Carp over 40lbs. Spanning 3.6 acres, it has depths of up to 14 feet. The well-maintained, bark mulch-lined swims provide a comfortable fishing experience.
Cost: Members Only
Catfish Lake
This spring-fed 3-acre lake has depths of 5 to 16 feet and boasts a strong population of Catfish, with the biggest Catfish weighing between 100 lbs and nearly 150 lbs. It features 4 large swims for Catfish anglers to be allowed to cover the whole lake. Open for day and night fishing, the Catfish lake is in a secluded spot with a separate car park. Lake exclusive bookings are available and have proved popular.
Cost: Day Ticket £25.00
(Summer 7am to 7pm & Winter 7am to 5pm)
24-Hour Ticket £35.00
Mirror Carp
Common Carp
Grass Carp
Catfish
Pike
FACILITIES AT OAK LAKES FISHERIES
24 HOUR
ACCESS
WEEKEND
CAFE
TACKLE
SHOP
UNISEX
TOILETS
HOT
SHOWERS
CONVENIENT
PARKING
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24/7
CCTV
DISABLED
ACCESS
Want to become a member?
You must be over 18 years of age and have been a regular angler on Oak lake. If you qualify, fill out the form and the owners will add you to waiting list.
147LB CAT FISH CAUGHT ON CATFISH LAKE
RAISED OVER £20,000 SO FAR
Oak Lakes Fisheries are proud to support Blind Veterans UK by hosting an annual fishing match. The event is well attended with representatives from Blind Veterans UK and keen anglers.
Keep an eye out for the publications regarding the next match.
Angler Testimonials
When we arrived we was showed to our pegs by a balif. We set up for our 24hr session then was told we were in the wrong pegs and had to move to pegs 20,21 and 22
Where the decking especially on peg 21 is unsafe.
I wouldn't mind but the swims we moved from stayed empty the whole time we was there.
There was a large gathering across the lake that had no thought for anyone else on the lake. With there loud music and fires.
Overall i did not enjoy my stay here and wont be recommending to anyone.
I am a beginner and was float fishing. I caught a nice amount of small fish which I was overjoyed with. Nothing big but I didn't have the set up for big fish however we did see a fair few big boys swimming around. We was so impressed with this place that were going back this weekend to stay the whole weekend!
Friendly staff made us all feel welcome (group of 7)
And a Lovely lake.
Toilets could do with a revamp and the shop could stay open a little longer but on the
Plus side with takeaways available to the car park.
Unfortunately we didn’t catch any Carp (maybe due to overfishing after lockdown) just a few tench caught, but we would definitely return for a overnight session to finally catch a Oak lake Carp.