Fishing venues

Blind Lane Fisheries

Chelmsford,Essex· CM2 8UG

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 1 recorded
Day tickets: £15.00 (day)
Night fishing: Not confirmed
Waters: 2 waters

About the water

Blind Lane Fisheries is on Blind Lane in West Hanningfield, Chelmsford. It has two waters: the Specimen Lake, at just under 3.5 acres, and the Match Lake, at around 2.5 acres. The venue describes improved swims and access from the car park via a ramp leading to the lakes. The website reports additional stocking every winter since 2017, using fish from VS Fisheries and the venue’s own stock ponds. It records the introduction of more than 80 double-figure carp alongside 15 carp over 20lb, and states that there are six known fish over 30lb. Smaller carp and silver fish are removed annually to manage the stock. The Specimen Lake has eight pegs but permits a maximum of six anglers at a time. Booking is required, with a deposit paid when booking and the balance payable on arrival. Fishing costs £15 per 12 hours. Exclusive lake bookings are offered for up to six anglers, with a minimum duration of 48 hours. The Match Lake operates on a day-ticket basis without advance booking, except for competitions. Whole-lake and half-lake competition bookings require at least ten anglers. Gates normally open from 7am to 9pm, changing to 8am to 6pm in winter.

What you can catch

Species reported by anglers, owners or the venue’s website. Check current stocks with the venue.

Common Carp

Rules

Specimen Lake bookings are required, with a maximum of six anglers at a time. Exclusive bookings have a minimum duration of 48 hours. Match Lake competition bookings require at least ten anglers; other day tickets do not require booking. Gates open 7am–9pm, or 8am–6pm in winter.