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Churchgate Lakes -
Location in South East:
Churchgate House, Rectory Lane, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7QR, England, UK

Contact:
* Tony Runnalls on Tel: 07798 902315
* Website: www.churchgatelakes.co.uk
* E-Mail: victor1@blueyonder.co.uk

Day Tickets:
* Bottom Lake: 12 hour day ticket £10 [2 rods max, 6am-6pm]. Night fishing for members only [for prices see below]
* Top Lake: 12 hour day ticket £10 [2 rods max, 6am-6pm]. Night fishing for members only [for prices see below]
* Middle Lake: members only. Membership £30, annual renewal £20, day ticket £10, 24hr/night ticket £20

Facilities:
secure site with CCTV coverage, anglers lodge with bar and hot/cold food.

Best Baits:
Maggot, caster, lob worm, cheese paste, cat food, live baits

Getting There:
Not available

Nestled in undulating Essex countryside, Churchgate Lakes offers some of the finest fishing in the county. Set amongst a stunning 20 acre estate, the fishery comprises three lakes, each stocked with large fish and a diverse range of species. The complex boasts an impressive anglers lodge with superb views over the surrounding countryside. Offering the ideal location to socialise and catch up on the latest captures, the lodge also has a bar and hot and cold food. The site is totally secure and is protected by CCTV. The fishery also runs a full season of open matches, which are open to all. The draw takes place at 08:30.

Details of the three lakes at Churchgate are as follows:

Bottom Lake: Ideal for the smaller clubs, this lake consists of 26 strong, level platforms that take some beating for space and comfort. The lake holds a large head of big bream with nets regularly exceeding 120lbs last summer. The resident carp run to over 20lbs with crucians, tench, roach, rudd, perch, skimmers and ide all running to specimen weights.

Top Lake: A 5-acre water bisected by two large islands, Top Lake is the newest addition at Churchgate. This is a perfect water for the general coarse angler. Until recently, the lake has only been lightly fished and has been producing huge bags for the lucky few. The majority of swims have platforms and this is the ideal choice for holding group and club matches. This lake holds over 500 double figure carp, huge shoals of bream to 10lb as well as tench and roach.

Middle Lake: The dedicated specimen lake with fishing available to members only. 12 purpose bivvy swims are available. The current stock of fish are thriving and the average weight of the resident carp is 16lb with plenty of 20lb+ fish. Multiple catches are common with many night anglers landing five 20lb fish in a night. Catfish to 40lb are also present in Middle Lake. Always on the move looking for an easy meal, suspended live baits on a summers evening are sure to get you a take or two. This lake also holds roach, rudd, tench, perch and skimmers.