Fishing venues

Home Farm PAC

Essex· CO7 7NA

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 7 recorded
Day tickets: Not offered / check access
Night fishing: Available — check water
Waters: 1 water

About the water

Home Farm is an eight-acre irrigation pond managed as a Paxmans Angling Club water in Ardleigh, just off the A137 near Manningtree. The tree-lined lake has reed margins, areas of dense weed, underwater bars and an uneven bed. Water levels fluctuate because of its irrigation use, and the club warns anglers about sloping banks and muddy conditions after rain when levels are low. The fish stock includes wels catfish exceeding 100lb, with seven or eight different fish recorded above 70lb. Carp include fish approaching the mid-30lb range, a population of 20lb fish and self-spawned commons. Some original carp are described as more than 40 years old. Five C5 Simmo carp were stocked in October 2023. Bream reach up to 14lb, and roach, rudd and perch are also present. The water is open throughout the year, with daytime fishing restricted to dawn until dusk. Night fishing requires a night permit and is not available to guests. A maximum of 15 anglers may fish, with up to three rods per person or swim. Bait boats are permitted. Anglers specifically targeting catfish must meet the stated line-strength and sling requirements. Parking is provided inside the gate in designated areas; vehicles must not be parked in swims or remain visible from the lake.

What you can catch

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

Rules

Open all year. Day fishing is dawn to dusk; night fishing requires a night permit and guests cannot night fish. Maximum 15 anglers and three rods per person/swim. Catfish anglers must use a minimum of 20lb mono and 60lb braid, plus a 1.5-metre flotation sling or catfish-specific deep D sling; accidental catfish captures must not be weighed without this equipment. See General Rule 25 for unhooking-mat guidance. At night, use a receiver and turn alarm heads down. Bait boats are permitted. Park only in the designated areas inside the gate, not in swims or visible from the lake.