River Eden - Vexor Bridge

Brief description of fishery:

The Eden is a small but steady flowing river which, by the time it reaches our stretch at Vexor, has covered about 18 miles from it’s source on the North Downs near Titsey. Just before it passes under the bridge at Edenbridge, it’s three main tributaries have joined to make it look a like a proper river. A further 9 miles on, the Eden joins the Medway at Penshurst. The Club’s stretch starts at Vexor Bridge on the North downstream bank.

The banks are generally steep but there are lower ledges to fish from, developed through usage by anglers or cows. The river is 3ft deep in it’s centre, rarely more, frequently less. There are wide bends every 50 to 100 yards and the stretches in between vary from 5-6 yards wide, some fairly clear of weed growth, others continuous stretches of lily pads. There is even a run of ‘rapids’ with a stoney bottom, all of which makes for interesting fishing and all occurring within 5 minutes of the bridge. The overhanging trees and lily pads do not make casting easy or landing a catch straight forward and what looks to be the ‘best spot’ is often not readily accessible. The river contains Chub, Roach, Bream, Perch, Pike, Gudgeon and Bleak. The Chub (which can be over 3lb) and Roach are the main quarry on this water. A stick float can normally be worked down the deeper sections and all baits will catch. Sweetcorn will sort out the better fish, or meat, if Chub are the target, avoiding the Bleak which in summer can be a problem with small baits. A roving approach is best if the target fish is not found within half an hour, so it is wise to move swims. This is an ideal venue for a relaxing time in the English countryside and you do catch fish. Our waters stop at the start of the woods downstream.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY WATER.

NO DAY TICKETS.

Fishing is allowed from the bridge down to the start of the woods.

Park on the roadside either side of the bridge.

Park responsibly.

Do not obstruct the entrance to Vexor.