Hartley Lands Fishery
Cranbrook, West Kent
Photo of Cranbrook: Des Blenkinsopp, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo of Cranbrook: Des Blenkinsopp, CC BY-SA 2.0
Hartley Lands Fishery is a day ticket fishery off Swattenden Lane near Cranbrook, with six lakes and a pond that range from a busy coarse lake for beginners to quiet specimen waters with big carp. Swims are first come, first served once you have booked onto a lake.
Highlights
- Samson, a 20-swim coarse lake suited to anglers starting out
- Finches, a mature, tree-lined lake with tench, bream, crucians and rudd
- Specimen carp lakes with night fishing
- Hartley Dyke farm shop and coffee house a short walk away
Good to know
- Book through Swimbooker or by phoning 07703 825064 between 7am and 4pm
- A valid rod licence is needed
- No dogs, even on a lead, and no bait boats
- Anglers under 16 must fish in the same swim as an adult aged 21 or over
Getting there
Hartley Lands Fishery, Swattenden Lane, Cranbrook, TN17 3PSParking: Parking on site; the main gate opens at 7am.
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