Fishing venues

Straits Mill

Braintree,Essex· CM7 9RN

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 8 recorded
Day tickets: Not offered / check access
Night fishing: Not allowed
Waters: 2 waters

About the water

Straits Mill in Braintree is a Billericay & District Angling Club freehold fishery with two lakes and over a mile of river fishing beside the River Blackwater. The club has developed the former gravel pit and swamp over nearly 50 years, buying the freehold in the 1980s and excavating the swamp area to create another lake. Listed depths range from 4ft to 24ft. Both lakes contain roach, rudd, perch and bream. Tench have been introduced into the small lake, while pike and carp have been relocated to the big lake. The stock list records carp to 28lb, pike to 24lb, bream and eels to 6lb, tench to 5lb and perch to 3lb. A charity pike match is held at the end of the year. Access is through gates off Convent Lane, along a drive to a secure car park. Paths slope down towards the lakes, with generally level grass paths around the lakes and river. Most back swims have handrails. Facilities include separate male and female flush toilets and drinking water. Fishing is limited to two rods per member, and night fishing is not allowed. Entry is permitted from 6am, and both the fishery and car park must be vacated by 10pm. Anglers must carry their club card and licence for inspection. Well-behaved dogs are allowed, provided owners clear up after them.

What you can catch

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

Rules

No entry before 6am; vacate the fishery and car park by 10pm. No night fishing. Maximum two rods per member. Carry a club card and licence for inspection. Park only in the designated car park and keep the gate locked at all times. No unauthorised fishing in the stock pond or damage to trees. Dogs must be well behaved and owners must clear up after them.