Barn Elms Fly Fishery

Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes

stillwater

Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes is a fishing beat on the water at Barn Elms Fly Fishery. Day tickets from £47.

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Pricing and season

Indicative prices only. This calendar does not show whether a beat is bookable or already booked out, and other prices may apply. Always confirm availability and the final price with the booking provider before you travel.

Price calendar

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2 fishTwo Fish

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£42

per day

3 fishThree Fish

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£47

per day

4 fishFour Fish

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£52

per day

C&RCatch and Release

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£47

per day

Up to four fish, all returned. Use a single barbless hook or crush the barb.

1 fish + 4 C&ROne Fish, Then Release

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£52

per day

Keep one fish, then carry on catch and release for up to four more. Single barbless hook or crush the barb for any fish you release.

2 fish + 4 C&RTwo Fish, Then Release

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£57

per day

Keep two fish, then carry on catch and release for up to four more. Single barbless hook or crush the barb for any fish you release.

3 fish + 4 C&RThree Fish, Then Release

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£62

per day

Keep three fish, then carry on catch and release for up to four more. Single barbless hook or crush the barb for any fish you release.

4 fish + 4 C&RFour Fish, Then Release

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£67

per day

Keep four fish, then carry on catch and release for up to four more. Single barbless hook or crush the barb for any fish you release.

Fishing details

Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes at a glance

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Water type: stillwater

Fishing methods

Fly Only

Fly methods

Dry Fly Nymph

Wading allowed

Bank fishing only

Double bank

Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily make up the four linked lakes at Barn Elms Fly Fishery near Bradfield in Berkshire, about six and a half acres of chalk stream and spring fed water, though in practice it fishes as one connected water rather than four separate pools.

Roxy is the largest and the one most anglers try first, stream fed at its top corner, roughly rectangular, with a deep channel running through the middle toward the bridge where it meets Diawl Bach. Diawl Bach, named after the stillwater nymph, rewards an angler willing to search it out, especially when a hatch brings fish up on dry flies, buzzers and hoppers. Car Park Lake is the smallest and least fished of the four, good for stalking a visible fish, and Lily, covered in lily pads through summer, fishes best at the start and end of the season.

Rainbow and brown trout are stocked weekly, up to 8lb, with some blue and gold trout stocked too. Tickets are sold by the fish: catch and kill from £42 for two fish to £52 for four, or catch and release from £47, with options to keep one to four fish and then carry on releasing up to four more.

Single fly only, maximum hook size 8, and barbless or crushed barbed hooks for anything you release. No wading or swimming, no dogs, and every catch, blank days included, goes on the chalkboard by the car park before you leave.

Stocking and fish species

heavy stocking

Brown Trout

Rainbow Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes

Single fly only, maximum hook size 8. A landing net and a priest are required, and protective headgear and glasses must be worn at all times. No wading or swimming in the lakes, and no fishing in front of the lodge, the car park, or from any bridge. Fishing stops during thunderstorms and lightning. On a catch and release ticket, use a single barbless hook on a minimum 6 or 7lb tippet or crush the barb, wet the net and your hands before handling a fish, and keep it in the water while releasing it where you can. Every catch, including a blank day, must be recorded on the chalkboard in the car park before you leave. Fishing stops once your ticket’s limit is reached until a second ticket is bought. Permits are non-transferable, children must be accompanied by an adult, and no dogs are allowed. You will need a current Environment Agency rod licence.

Amenities

parking toilets fishing lodge tuition by arrangement

Where Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes is

Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. at Barn Elms Fly Fishery.

Approximate location

The fishery and river

Fishery

Barn Elms Fly Fishery

£47 per rod 1 beat

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FAQ

Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes at any one time?

The rod limit for Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference. Contact Barn Elms Fly Fishery directly if you need to confirm current availability.

02What species can I expect to catch on Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes?

Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. The beat is heavy-stocked to supplement the wild fish — see the Stocking section on the page for details.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes is bank-fishing only — no wading is permitted.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

No ghillie service is listed for Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes at Barn Elms Fly Fishery — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.

05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?

Parking details for Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.

06What tackle should I bring?

Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.

07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?

River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes at Barn Elms Fly Fishery — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.

08Are dogs allowed on the beat?

Dogs are not listed as permitted on Roxy, Diawl Bach, Car Park and Lily Lakes. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the .