Busbridge (Closed May 1st - June 15th inclusive)

A very attractive & secluded private lake of almost 5 acres that is owned by the club and purchased in August 1989. This is one of those rare Lakes where the fishing really is secondary to the location. Set in a secluded valley on the edge of Godalming, Busbridge Lake is surrounded by mature trees and has numerous sets of lily pads throughout the summer months and into early autumn. The pads and two fallen trees (deliberately left in the lake) are the favourite haunts of the small head of mature carp.

Kingfishers are always resident here as are deer, fox and rabbits which are regularly seen in the grounds.

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Other views of Busbridge Lake :

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Location: Busbridge Lower Lake is at the foot of Ladywell Hill in Tuesley Lane, Godalming.

Size: almost 5 acres it appears like a section of river wending its way around a bend and out of sight towards the top end where it is fed from the upper and middle lakes that belong to our neighbours.

No. swims: 43 with several comfortably able to accommodate two anglers. All swims have been designed to give members plenty of space and a level area from which to fish.

Disabled access: This is one our summer venues for The Fishing for the Blind Holidays that we host every year - that should speak volumes as to its general suitability. There is ample parking here and a level access to fish from the bargate stone fronted dam wall that also leads round to the left of the lake where I would describe wheelchair access as fair. Pegs 1 -6 are easily accessible by wheelchair the rest would require some assistance and a number have steps down to the swims that are unsuitable for wheelchairs. To the right of the dam wall we laid concrete ramps which makes wheelchair access (with probably some assistance due to gradient) quite possible. Most swims on the right are wheelchair accessible with exception peg 43 and 39. None have a safety bar fitted.

Parking: There is a large car park inside the entrance and it only ever fills up during matches.

Locked gate: Yes. Padlock using standard issued key.

Toilet on site: Yes. Portaloo in car park.

Map of venue: See above.

Fish stocks: Bream to 7lbs, but mainly in 2- 5lbs range, Common Carp to 31lbs, Mirror Carp to 32lbs , Crucian Carp to 3lbs, Gudgeon, Minnow, Perch to 4lbs, Pike to 30lbs, Roach to 1lbs, Rudd to 12oz,Tench to 8lbs.

For up to date information on how this venue is fishing try ringing our on site Tackle Shop at Marsh Farm on 01483 428885

Busbridge Snowdrops in January

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One of the residents at Busbridge

A Winter picture at Busbridge sent in by Tony Atkins.

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