Essex
Lavender Lake
Club members only
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Club members only
Membership is the main route on, but it is worth asking, as many clubs keep guest or taster days open.
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Stillwater
16 acres, boat fishing available.
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Bag limit of 3
You may take up to 3 fish. Check the rules below.
About Lavender Lake
Lavender Lake is one of the two lakes of about 16 acres at the Leez Lakes near Great Leighs, the water of Essex Fly Fishers’ Club. Mature trees along its northern side give some shelter from northerly winds for anglers in boats, and the westerly and southerly banks are grassy. The club says the lake has abundant insect life, particularly in summer and autumn, and that bank anglers can reach the shoreline at a number of points all the way round. It suggests the shallower westerly corners for anglers stalking the brown trout. A short slip road lets members drive to a parking area close to the lake.
The lakes are regularly stocked with rainbow trout and occasionally brown trout, and members must return the browns. Rowing boats are available on the lake for £6 a session. This is members’ water, with new members joining from a waiting list. The position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Wading
- Wading allowed
How to book
Club and membership details
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Membership
Members only. New members are taken from a waiting list: use the application form on the club’s website or email the secretary. The club’s rates page gives the 2027 subscription as £645, plus a £30 joining fee for new members.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Size
- 16 acres
- Lake
- 1
- Boat fishing
- Available
Stocking and fish species
none stocking · Rainbow trout regularly and brown trout occasionally, per the club. The lakes are stocked throughout the year to match fish dispatched.
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Lavender Lake
Members only, with guests of members subject to the club’s rules. Fly fishing only, with one rod and artificial flies no larger than size 6 (old scale), up to three flies on a line, single hooks only, and barbless or well crushed barbs. A floating fly may not be fished static on a sinking line or weighted leader. Members and guests may kill up to 3 fish a day, juniors 2, and the daily total of fish killed and released is 10. Fish over 5lb and all brown trout must be returned. Fishing runs from 4.30am or one hour before sunrise, whichever is later, until one hour after sunset or 10pm, whichever is earlier. Trolling and electronic fish finders are not allowed, and petrol outboards are prohibited on the boats. Dogs are not allowed around the lakes except on the public footpath, and wading is at your own risk. Members and their guests need an Environment Agency rod licence. Read the club’s rules before fishing.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request..
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FAQ
Lavender Lake FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Lavender Lake, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Lavender Lake at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Lavender Lake?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
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