Fishing venues

Decoy Pond PAC

Species: 4 recorded
Day tickets: Not offered / check access
Night fishing: Not allowed
Waters: 1 water

About the water

This well-established 5-acre lake, located in the village of Brantham near Manningtree, is tucked away at the end of Factory Lane. Most of the lake’s perimeter is fishable, except for a small section on the far left-hand side, offering plenty of opportunities for anglers. Surrounded by a predominantly tree-lined shoreline, the lake boasts a variety of natural features. Large areas are adorned with lilies, and part-submerged trees add to the charm, providing ample fishing spots and habitats for fish. As of August 2023, the lake is currently leased from Taylor Wimpey, though direct contact with the company remains limited. Once the nearby building works are completed, the lake is scheduled to be transferred to the local council, with whom the lease will continue. Unfortunately, this transitional period has limited our ability to perform the maintenance and improvement projects we’ve envisioned. However, in advanced discussions with the council, we anticipate these issues will be resolved once they take ownership, enabling us to collaborate on enhancing and improving this picturesque lake for future generations.

What you can catch

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

Rules

1) Open all year round. 2) Day fishing is from Dawn ‘til Dusk only. 3) Night fishing is not permitted. 4) Parking is inside the gravel car park at the end of factory lane. 5) Lure fishing and live baiting for Perch is permitted. 6) A maximum of 2 rods per person / per swim only all year. 7) Bait boats are not permitted.