Stockbridge Pond
Tilford, Surrey
OS Map Reference: SU 880 430
Postcode: GU10 2BX
Water Type: Dammed Estate Lake
Designation: General & Match Water
Size: 2.5 acres
Maximum Depth: 4 feet
Facilities:
Toilet
Locked Car Park
Contacts:
Head Bailiff: Mr. T Hopkins
Deputy Bailiff: Mr. P Hopkins
Local Police: 101
Stock:
Crucian Carp to 2lb 12oz
Tench typically 1-4lb but up to 6lb +
Roach to 2lb
Rudd and Perch up to 1lb.
A pleasure anglers’ paradise. This quiet, secluded two and a half-acre lake is in a peaceful, rural location where members can spend a relaxing time reeling in the obliging crucians that inhabit the pond in their thousands.
Bags of fish up to fifty pounds are not unknown but enjoyment rather than achievement is the name of the game on this lovely, tree-fringed little lake.
This is an ideal general club fishery. Set in quiet countryside, yet with easy access and parking, wooded walks to the swims and then mixed bags of fish on tap to all, regardless of ability, tackle etc. Lovely green Tench to 3lb 8oz, golden Crucian Carp to nearly 2lb, Roach to 2lb and Rudd around the 1lb mark and Perch in low numbers to 1lb 8ozs. Lots of fish have been stocked into Stockbridge recently and large bags of mixed species should be possible.
This water owes much to a past member, Mr. Alan Peach, who put a great deal of effort into improving the lake. Unfortunately, Alan did not live to enjoy the rewards of his work. Today, the Society recognises his contribution by awarding a trophy for the largest Tench caught at Stockbridge each season. Any member catching a good fish is invited to submit a claim to the Bailiff or Hon. Secretary as soon after capture as possible.
Click through the image to to view the video that takes you for a walk around this venue:
Stockbridge has long been known as a great venue for Crucian Carp and offers easy fishing for this pretty species.
Most anglers use standard pole or waggler tactics presented a couple of rod lengths out to pick up the Crucian's and also enjoy picking up the Tench and other species with this tactic.
The wealth of lilies provide classic swims for the angler and the venue is just what Mr Crabtree would have ordered!
Farnham Angling Society Record
| Species | lbs:ozs:drms | kilo.grms | Date | Captor |
| No Records Caught From This Venue Yet! | ||||
- You may fish any bank, but do not try to cross the stream and marsh at the far end; the silt is very deep!.
- No parking on the dam.
Another excellent Fishery Guide, this time for Stockbridge Pond.
Another excellent Fishery Guide, this time for Stockbridge Pond.
We are extremely pleased to announce that the Stockbridge Pond Fishery Guide has now been completed and is available to view via our website, again with links on both the Fishery Page and the Articles/Video page. You will this beautiful 2.5 acre pond in all its beauty and the film provides some guidance in terms of depths and features to assist you in finding the fish, although that is generally not that difficult at this productive little water.
Our special thanks again to Jamie Smith of Cypry Productions (http://www.facebook.com/video4web), who has done another amazing job for FAS, and I would also add our appreciation to our Match Secretary Simon Hunter, who provided him with expert knowledge and acted as presenter for this film.
The list of Farnham AS Fishery Guides, now includes Stockbridge Pond, Mill Lane, Match Lake, Nursery Lake & Copse Lake, with films on Fish Care and The Farnham AS Match Fishing Section soon to be added. All other FAS venues will be being filmed in due course, which will help to provide viewers with better insight into Farnham Angling Society's fisheries.
Ian Gray, Honorary Secretary & The Executive Committee - 9th November 2013
Just off Tilford Road, Tilford, Surrey
Travelling south from Farnham station, take the right fork immediately past the level crossing. At Tilford, cross the river bridge and keep the cricket green on you left. At the top of the hill (half a mile) turn left along the unmade road and the lake is about half a mile along on the right.
Do not park on the dam. You may park off the road near the dam. Alternatively, 100 yards before the dam a right turn into a locked gate which leads into a large parking area, or turn sharp right to follow a track to the far end of the pond.
Park to the left of the track, not on it, nor in front of the gate at the end of the track. This is now fenced.