Thorpe Lea Fishery in Surrey was stocked with 2,500 carp in 2003, which have since grown in size with many now weighing over 30 pounds.
Fishing is varied, with techniques such as bottom-sinking baits, surface floaters, and fly fishing proving successful.
Night fishing has been allowed since 2007, and transportation services are available for disabled anglers.
Thorpe Lea Fishery
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About Thorpe Lea Fishery
Thorpe Lea Fishery in Surrey was stocked with 2,500 carp in 2003. These carp came from Drayton Reservoir and weighed up to 18 pounds. The fishery has grown since then, with many carp now weighing over 30 pounds. About one out of every three fish is over 20 pounds.
Fishing at Thorpe Lea is exciting and there are many different techniques you can use to catch carp. You can use baits that sink to the bottom, floaters that float on the surface, or even fly fishing. People have reported catching a lot of carp using different methods.
Since 2007, people have been able to fish at Thorpe Lea at night. This means you can fish for carp even when it’s dark out. There are transportation options available for disabled people to get from the car park to the fishing spots for free. Others may have to pay a small fee for this service.