River Wey Dockenfield

Churt, Surrey

OS Map Reference: SU 841 401
Postcode: GU10 2QD
Water Type: River
Designation: General River
Contacts: Head Bailiff: Mr. Tony Jeatt
Local Police: 101
Stock: Roach to 2.5lb
Dace to 1lb
Chub to 4lb
Perch to 2lb
Grayling to 1lb+

A healthy walk through woods and open countryside brings you to this mile and a half stretch of the River Wey. Travelling light and adopting a catch and move approach has a double advantage here. Not only are you likely to catch extra fish, but you will also be able to appreciate more of this lovely little river in a session. .

Like the Society’s other stretch of the Wey listed here, members may fly-fish for trout in the appropriate season at no extra charge. (All trout to be returned to the water.)

Tackle and Tactics

Suitable for most river tactics, although the venue is largely shallow with fast shallow runs into deeper areas.

Fish the deeper areas and glides for consistent sport and check out the over hanging trees and rafts for the Chub.

Farnham Angling Society Record

Record Fish

Species lbs:ozs:drms kilo.grms Date Captor
Gudgeon 00:02:08 0.071 September 2004 Steve Larkcum

Local Bye-Laws

  • Members can fish the upstream left hand bank for 1.5 miles.
  • Members are advised that Pheasant shooting takes place in the locality during
    the winter months.
  • Please keep to within ten feet of the waters edge.
  • Members are entitled to fly-fish for Trout on this water from 1st April to 30th
    September inclusive.
  • Members can fly fish from 1st April to the 14th March inclusive for any species.
  • Close to the right hand edge of the field there could be a danger from aircraft
    using the air strip. Do not stray from the stated access.

Location

Adjacent to Frensham Great Pond, Churt, Surrey

Directions & Parking

From the A287 travelling south from Farnham, turn right at the sign post for the Frensham Pond Hotel, continue past the hotel and pond (on your left) for approx 300 yds, you will come to the Wishanger sign, after this a double bend, the access gate is on the right, on the apex of the left hand bend.

Pull up to the gate, unlock and drive through, this gate MUST be closed at all times. The car park is about a quarter of a mile from the gate. Follow this track and the FAS signs, keeping to the perimeter of the field until you reach the car park area.

From the car park follow the signs across the field to the river.