Fishing venues

Ramsey Brook 2 PAC

Essex· CO11 2RR

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 3 recorded
Day tickets: Not offered / check access
Night fishing: Available — check water
Waters: 1 water

About the water

Ramsey Brook (Wix) 2 is a 3.3-acre irrigation pond managed by Paxmans Angling Club, alongside the A120 between Horsley Cross and Wix. Access is from Colchester Road through a red bar gate. The water has ten swims spread along the A120 and village banks, with depths ranging from around 6 feet in the reed-lined margins to approximately 18 feet in the middle, depending on water levels. The club estimates a stock of 60–70 carp, including mirror carp listed in its fish records. Its stocking programme has added fish during 2023, 2024 and 2025, and the page reports approximately 35–40 carp close to or above 20lb. A small population of Wels catfish remains. Stock management includes supplementary feeding throughout the year and the removal of smaller carp and silver fish as needed. Fishing is open all year, with daytime sessions limited to dawn until dusk. Night fishing requires a night permit and is not available to guests. Anglers may use a maximum of two rods and must fish from numbered pegs; stalking and bait boats are prohibited. Parking is provided inside the gate in designated areas, but not alongside the otter fence. As the pond is used for irrigation, levels can fluctuate, exposing sloping banks and muddy ground after rain.

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 two rods per person per swim. Fish from numbered pegs only; no stalking or bait boats. After dark, use an alarm receiver and turn alarm heads down. Park only in designated areas, not alongside the otter fence. Keep gates closed; do not lean gear against or pass it over the electrified fence. Do not touch the fence and report damage immediately.