Welcome to Farnham Angling Society

Located on the Surrey/Hampshire/Berkshire borders, Farnham Angling Society is one of the largest and most successful fishing clubs in the South of England.

Established in 1906, Farnham Angling Society provides its members with specimen, pleasure and match fishing for big Carp, specimen Barbel, Bream, Tench and silver fish, predator fishing for Perch, Pike and Catfish plus game fishing Trout and Grayling.

Our fisheries include a rich variety of running waters, from fast running small streams to stately flowing rivers, all of which flow through enchanting countryside or rural farmland.

Farnham Angling Society still waters are a rich variety of colossus haunted gravel pits, secluded small ponds and classic estate lakes, providing great fishing for all comers, whether you're a Carp, Pleasure, Match or Game angler, Farnham Angling Society is the best and most affordable society in the South of England.

Where to Fish?
Mill Lane River Wey Badshot Lea Big Pond Tarn Pond - Cut Mill

With over 21 venues to choose from you are spoilt for choice at Farnham Angling Society.

Do you prefer fishing Gravel Pits or are your best days on fast moving Rivers, just choose FISHERIES from the menu above and choose the type of venue that meets your needs. Our venues are listed by Fishing Style and include Specialist and Predator lists as well as venues for the General and Match Angler.

If targeting a single species rings your bell, then just click on the SPECIES menu option above and not only find out where to catch them, but also get great advice on bait and tactics. We stock everything from Carp to Catfish, Roach to Rudd, Perch to... Well you get the idea.

Latest News!
  • Poaching at Frensham Great Pond!

    Unfortunately, with 40 - 50 large Common Carp scales found near the inlet swim, it is suspected that a partial de-scaling has taken place, it is quite possibly one of the two large Common Carp, one of which was mid-30's and the other around the 28-30lb mark, known as the Long and Short Commons....
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  • Brown Trout Record Falls!

    Michael Rogers has claimed the FAS record for a Brown Trout with a stunning fish of 4lb 8oz that was caught from Stanford End on the River Loddon on 4th January 2012...
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  • Ruffe Record Falls!

    Junior Jimi Loten has claimed the FAS record for a Ruffe with a 1oz 4dr Ruffe that was caught from Badshot Lea Big Pond on 28 October 2011 and carefully weighed using electronic kitchen scales !...
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  • River Wey Elstead - New Stock

    The Environment Agency Fisheries team delivered a batch of fish to the River Wey at Elstead on 24th November. The juvenile fish which consisted of 250 barbel, 250 chub and 250 dace were introduced to the river in an area chosen away from the main flow with lots of marginal cove...
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  • NEW Articles and Videos

    Three Great new articles added to the Published Articles page, two new articles to the Members Articles page and a fantastic video on the Pike Teach-Ins to the Video Page...
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  • ANGLING TRUST LAUNCH CORMORANT WATCH

    The Angling Trust have set up a procedure whereby anglers seeing a cormorant can go to a new web page set up by the Angling Trust that enables you to report where you saw one and what it was doing at the time - ie flying, nesting, feeding etc.
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  • Barbel Teach-In Report

    Duncan Charman gives his report on the Barbel Teach-In held on the River Loddon at Stanford End in Augist 2011 and gave great tips to 8 budding Barbel anglers.
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  • It does not get much better than this at Badshot Lea Big Pond !

    Trevor Hopkins has broken the FAS Common Carp record, catching Scar at 40lb 14oz. This was included within an amazing haul of 35 Carp, with only 2 under 10lb and the best of the rest at 19lb 13oz.
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  • Resticted Access at Stanford End, River Loddon

    As a result of the future reconstruction of the broken weir on the river (at the lower end of the straight section below the weir by the bridge), the Environment Agency and the Stratfield Saye Estate are in the process of building a 3m wide fish pass across the front field of the top section of Stanford End. .
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  • FAS Charity Match Raises over £3,000

    The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham are to receive more than £3,000 thanks to the members of Farnham Angling Society following this years 24-Hour Jack Frost Memorial Charity Pairs Match at the clubs flagship Badshot Lea complex.
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  • LODGE POND UPDATE

    Changes to our fishing at Lodge Pond. which will come into effect from 1st September 2011 Weekly Closures and Swim Closures will take place on Lodge from the 1st September 2011 as part of the new lease.
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Membership for 2011 Season

At £74 a year (+ £25 one off joining fee) for over 20 venues, you can't beat Farnham Angling Society for value for money. We cater for every style and discipline of angler, from the occasional pleasure angler to the dedicated specialist, from the weekend maggot drowner to the committed matchman, we have something for everyone.

Concessions are available for Juniors, Students and Disabled as well as Senior Citizens. Guest Tickets are also available on most of our fisheries (You must be accompanied by a Member).

Don't wait! JOIN HERE or if you are already a member and have not renewed yet, RE-JOIN before 1st June 2011 to avoid a late fee.

Junior Sections & Teach-Ins
Junior Teach In on Badshot Lea Big Pond

The Junior Section provides tuition for our Junior Members not just in Match and General Angling, but also in specialist areas like River Barbel fishing and Carp Angling.

Fantastic Fishing!

Roach, Rudd, Carp, Pike, Perch, Trout, Tench - Farnham Angling Society has got it all..

Playing carp at Lodge Pond


Predators!

All Members and Guests are required to attend a Pike Teach-In before fishing for Pike on ALL Society waters.

The Teach-Ins are FREE and not only show how to handle Pike, but also give you great ideas on how to catch them.

Pike Teach-Ins


Choice Rivers!

We have sections of the Blackwater, Loddon and Wey to complement our vast array of gravel pits, estate lakes and ponds.

Pike Teach-Ins