Fishing venues

Bottom lake Holyfield Fishery

Essex· EN9 2ED

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 4 recorded
Day tickets: Check with venue
Night fishing: Available — check water
Waters: 3 waters

About the water

Bottom Lake is a specimen carp water at Holyfield Fishery on Fishers Green Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex. It covers just under four acres and has a clay and silty bottom. The website lists approximately 200 carp, averaging around 23lb, with fish ranging from about 8lb to 36lb 8oz. Other listed fish include tench to 8lb, bream to 14lb and ghost carp to 19lb. Bottom Lake is one of three lakes at the fishery, alongside Top Lake and Match Lake. The venue also has a stretch of relief channel joining the River Lea. Facilities include toilets, a cafe and a car park monitored by CCTV around the clock. The fishery opens seven days a week. Day tickets are available by advance booking only, with bookings and lake viewings arranged by telephone or text. Full-season memberships run from 16 June to 31 May, with summer and winter half-season options also offered. Night fishing must be booked in advance, and night-fishing members may bring up to two fishing guests. On Bottom Lake, surface fishing is permitted only from May to September, using floating trout pellets or pop-ups. Bread and dog biscuits are not allowed for surface fishing.

What you can catch

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

Rules

Day tickets and all night fishing must be booked in advance. Night-fishing members may bring up to two fishing guests. Bottom Lake surface fishing is allowed only from May to September, using floating trout pellets or pop-ups, with no bread or dog biscuits. All non-members entering the lakes must pay £2 on entry.