TILGATE PARK FISHERIES

Revitalizing fishing for today and the future
Catch and return water only

RUN BY VOLUNTEERS

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We are a non-profit fishing club made up of fishermen and women who grew up and old fishing at Tilgate Park. We have seen many changes over the years and maybe not all for the better and so a small group friends and family got together to change things.

We have worked hard to improve the lakes initially focusing on Campbells Lake, removing old and dangerous platform remains from the waters edge. Building practical and lasting fishing platforms and stocking the water with a good head of carp. Bream, perch, and roach already present but have grown so much over the years and have benefited from our winter feed programs.

We are all about the fishing and the catch and feel that we can make changes big or small that can improve the fishing for all. We aim to provide a one stop place to fish. If you are after the bigger fish, then go to Campbell's lake, take a chance and hope to catch good one. It is renowned to be a difficult water  but the rewards are worth it .However a brilliant coarse day can easily be had on a sunny day, Go to silt to enjoy a great day’s fishing and catching regularly. Away from the public, crowds, and the regulars walking, running and cycling around Campbells lake.

We have worked with the council to get the bank side erosion addressed., Although we do not always agree on the approach, we both have the best interests of the lakes in the forefront of our minds, ensuring the future preservation of these beautiful waters. Our volunteers work tirelessly to ensure we provide a great place to fish and continue their good work across both lakes. Removing snags, over hanging branches and gavel top ups etc. Very satisfying but hard work.

We are supported by the environment agency, and we are working around silt lake to address the bank side erosion, fallen trees and general debris. It is a difficult task working with just volunteers. However, we are pushing through the work on stage one, after a long delay with covid restrictions and hope to be looking for funding for stage two soon. We hope to get even further sponsorship to enable us to employ contractors, but we will have to wait and see what the future brings.



  • 26 Dickens Road, Crawley RH10 5AR, UK
  • Tilgate park fisheries

Christopher lee Fiddimore

chairman

michele

secretary / treasurer

charlotte

secretary

leigh

fishery adviser

Tom

volunteer balliff

ANDY

MATCH SECRETARY

MARK

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

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carp matches

Carp Matches Pairs Match -.................................8th to 10th November......................48 hours. ............................................Draw 10am - Fish 12am to 12.am....................................... .............To confirm please contact Chris Fiddimore: 07951 730337

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Coarse matches

Matches - Campbells (Members only) - £15 Match fee Matches from 10:00 to 16:00 - Draw 08:00 .................May - 4th................. .................June -1st................. .................October - 5th ............... ..................Nov - 2nd................... ..................Dec - 14th - Xmas Match .............................Jan 4th... ........................Feb - 1st

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Evening matches

Float only evening matches - August 7th, 14th & 21st ..........................Draw 17:30 - Fish 18:30 to 21:30.................. To confirm place contact......................................................... Andy Chappell: 07889 828059 Steve Horn: 0787085810

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Social events

.20th July - Charity Match (In aid of Children with Cancer) ........................................................................................... 7th July - Open Day Silt & Main Wall.................. ................................................................................ 28th July - Open Day Silt & Main Wall ............................................................................... 2nd - 4th Sept - James Williams Festival ............................................................................... 20th to 23rd Sept - Mad Baits Social