Fishing venues

Thornwood Springs Trout Fishery

Thornwood,Essex· CM16 6LR

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 6 recorded
Day tickets: Not offered / check access
Night fishing: Not confirmed
Waters: Not confirmed

About the water

Thornwood Springs is a trout fly fishery on Carpenters Arms Lane in Thornwood, on the outskirts of Epping Forest. Its spring-fed lakes are open all year to beginners and experienced anglers. The website describes the waters as carp-free and also advertises summer specimen fishing for rudd, crucian carp, tench and perch. The trout stock includes brown, rainbow, blue and tiger trout. The fishery states that trout have been stocked at up to 18lb and have grown beyond 20lb. Golden rudd exceeding 4lb are also reported, with fly fishing for them available in summer. The lakes support insect hatches including mayflies and buzzers, and the venue caters for different fly-fishing styles, including tenkara. A resident instructor is available, and management and instructors can offer help during visits. On-site facilities include a lodge with a log burner, free tea and coffee, toilets, a picnic area, barbecues, a fire pit and a fish-cleaning area. There is also a shop selling fishing necessities and a selection of flies. Annual membership is advertised at £125, with every tenth visit free, a discount on flies and later fishing among its benefits. Private events can be accommodated, and catering can be arranged with the restaurant next door.