TILGATE PARK FISHERIES
Revitalizing fishing for today and the future
volunteers
About
Here we are a small club of fishermen and women who grew up and old with the fishing at Tilgate Park. We have seen many changes over the years and maybe not all for the better and so a small group of people got together to change things.
We quickly started by removing all the snags around Campbell"s lake mostly broken and abandoned platforms that had left larger exposed stakes that can be reached from the bank. This was back breaking manual work but we got all the way round in the end and we feel this has contributed greatly to safety at the waters edge for all park users.
Then we moved on and created all the new platforms you can see around Campbell^s lake today provided the best facilities for our anglers to fish from. Again hard work but we like to feel if you want change then get involved and make it happen.
We are about the fishing and the catch and feel that we can make changes big or small that can improve the fishing for all ages and abilities by providing a one stop place to fish. If you are after the bigger fish then go to Campbell's take your chances and hope for a good one. Go to silt to enjoy a good days fishing and catching regularly.
We have more work to do this year we are hoping that the new fish will be in by the end of January . We have applied to external official bodies to try and get silver fish stocked, We have dates for work parties this year to get silt up and running.
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Contact
- 26 Dickens Road, Crawley RH10 5AR, UK
- Tilgate park fisheries
- 07951 730337 - chris fiddimore
- tilgateparkfisheries@yahoo.com
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-19:00
Events
We have been working on the lake for 3 years and would love to see our members at the nature centre barn for a meeting to see how we are doing, take on volunteers , find new bailiffs . Any specific topics you want to discuss can be emailed in advance to tilgateparkfisheries@yahoo.co.uk we look forward to seeing you.
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Pairs 24 hour carp match . This has become a really popular event at the park . A great social event get to know the other members and be in for a chance of a price plus half the pot. The rest going into the fish fund.
Read MoreA have a go day will help to see if fishing is for you or your children. No licence is required for the day and there will be plenty of help on hand / Teas and coffees available . Come along have a go join up or just have a chat about the fishing here at Tilgate park all welcome and its free . lets us know you would like to come by email or contact chris new events will be published soon
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This is hard work but rewarding , an opportunity to leave your mark on the park for fishing generations to come. You will be able to say you helped re-shape the fishing there. If you feel like volunteering keep an eye on this web site to take part. We always appreciate your help
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Our Creators
Christopher lee Fiddimore
chairman
michele
secretary
charlotte
Tina
treasurer
leigh
fishery adviser
Tom
volunteer balliff
paul
volunteer
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Lake rules
TILGATE PARK FISHERIES RULES 2021-2022
. A valid Environmental Agency rod licences(s) are required to fish our waters.
- Unhooking matts and suitable landing nets are mandatory when fishing for carp and pike.
- Only barbless treble hooks or micro-barb single hooks to be used when fishing for perch or pike.
- Minimum breaking strain of line of 15lb when fishing for pike (wire trace mandatory).
- It is forbidden to remove any fish of any size or species from our fishery.
- Do not introduce any fish of any species to our fishery.
- A limit of two rods only to be used between April and October. However, three rods may be used from November to march if you hold the appropriate rod licences.
- No unauthorised pruning or trimming o bankside trees and foliage.
- No drug use or alcohol abuse.
- Rods must be always attended unless removed and made safe by removing bait.
- Barbless or micro-barb hooks are permitted for carp or general course fishing.
- Anglers may periodically be required to retrieve their baited rigs for rig checks by appointed bailiffs.
- Disabled anglers have priority to use the large wooden platform on the east bank of Campbell’s lake.
- Long-stay anglers must ensure their toilet habits are carried out in a considerate and respectful manner. (Do not leave toilet paper or excrement around the lakes.)
- Anglers must not allow their fishing tackle to impede the pathways or walkways around the lakes.
- The use of thigh wader’s or chest waders are permitted. But only when used in a safe and responsible manner.
- All litter must be removed from your chosen swim prior to setting up and before leaving our fishery.
- Strictly no fishing in the roped off conservation area, which includes baiting up or pre-baiting in this area. This includes no fishing in the borrow pit.
- Fishing may be temporarily halted during the spawning season to minimise risks to the lakes stock. (please consult or Facebook or website pages during these months.)
- Torches and lighting devices should be used considerately during the night.
- The boat house swims cannot be used between 11am and 5pm when the boats are open for business.
