Penshurst

Brief description of fishery:

TO FISH PARTS OF THESE WATERS YOU WILL NEED THE PASS CODE WHICH IS CHANGED ON A YEARLY BASIS FOR THE PADLOCKS PLEASE EMAIL OR CONTACT THE FISHERIES MANAGERS TO GET THESE DETAILS

River Medway
The river offers around 5 miles of unspoilt fishing with most species available to catch, particularly Barbel, Chub, Roach and Pike to a good size. Sections of the river are wild and offer the angler a traditional fishing experience.

River Eden
The Eden comprises of about 1.5 miles on the edge of the village. This provides beautiful scenic water to fish offering the roving angler unspoilt fishing.  Species Silverfish, particularly Chub and Pike. 

Backwater

The stretch of water close to Penshurst Place offers a river feel, but the flow behaves like a still water. The angler is provided with a wonderful range of fish to catch from Perch, Roach, Rudd, Dace, Bream,Tench, Carp and good sized Pike. This water will now be open to members all year round.

We share this with Penshurst Angling Society the rivers run through the Penshurst estate. It is a beautiful location in the kent countryside.

There are many bends in the river as it winds its way through the valley.

It varies in-depth from 1 ft over rocks to 8ft in some of the pools.

It has all the usual species of fish, and all the normal baits will catch them.

Remember you are fishing in the grounds of the Penshurst Estate. You are on farmland, so keep to the Country Code.  Close all gates behind you, do not leave any litter at any time, and keep to the footpaths.  Keep close to the river; do not take short cuts across fields.  Do not interfere with livestock.

When parking on the Estate always leave a beer mat on your dashboard, this is for the gamekeeper to see that you are a ODAA club member. Please send me an email and I will let you have the combination number for the padlock.

More detail and maps of the waters to be provided shortly.