Barn Lake, South Ockendon
Lake
The oldest of the three lakes, in front of the farmhouse.
Species: roach, tench, f1 carp, perch
South Ockendon, Essex
Thames Angling Society
Three farm lakes between Aveley and South Ockendon.
Thames Angling Society fishes three established lakes on farmland between Aveley and South Ockendon. Barn Lake, the oldest, is known for roach, tench, perch and F1s. Island Lake is the most popular, with a big stock of carp to mid-doubles plus bream and roach. Willow Lake holds plenty of smaller carp with bream, roach and perch, and hosts the club's Friday evening matches. Members keep the fishery in shape through regular work parties.
Fishing available
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Club waters
Island Lake, South Ockendon
Lake
The most popular lake, with a big stock of carp to mid-doubles.
Species: carp, bream, roach
Willow Lake, South Ockendon
Lake
Behind the car park; used for Friday evening matches.
Species: carp, bream, roach, perch
Membership
- Type
- Waiting list
- Junior
- Under-16s may fish only alongside an adult member in the adjacent swim.
- Day tickets
- No day tickets. Limited guest tickets are available through members when all lakes are open.
New members join at the annual joining night in South Ockendon; the club currently runs a waiting list for 2027. Enquiries via the website form.