Essex
Hanningfield Reservoir
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Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
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Stillwater
Boat fishing available.
About Hanningfield Reservoir
Hanningfield is a large reservoir at West Hanningfield, near Chelmsford, run by Waterside Parks as an any method premier stillwater trout fishery. Waterside Parks stocks a minimum of 51,000 rainbow trout over the season, along with 1,000 home grown specimens, and says fish of 10lb and over are there to be caught.
You can fish from the top of the dam, from the natural bank or from one of 36 motorboats, and the fishery lists fly, lure and bait fishing. Only rainbow trout are kept; all other species go back. On the bank, the fishery points to the valve tower to the goldfish bowl on the main dam wall, and the peninsula to the inlet, as places where all methods work, and to Hall Point, Atlantis and the bird hide in Lodge Bay for boat anglers.
The site has a fishing lodge with a shop for rods, reels, tackle, clothing, worms and baits, and a café on the water. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, so dogs are not allowed, though assistance dogs are welcome. Day permits and boats are booked through Bookwhen, and boats must be booked in advance. The fishing is run for Essex and Suffolk Water and the sat nav postcode is CM3 8HX.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Any Method
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- Waterside Parks Day tickets
Day tickets
Day permits and boats are booked on Bookwhen, and boats must be booked in advance. The permit line is open every day from 9am to 4pm on +44 7966 879206.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Lake
- 1
- Boat fishing
- Available
Stocking and fish species
none stocking · A minimum of 51,000 rainbow trout over the season plus 1,000 home grown specimens, per Waterside Parks.
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Hanningfield Reservoir
Any method trout fishing: fly, lure and bait. A landing net is compulsory, and so is a priest to dispatch trout humanely. Only rainbow trout may be retained; every other species must be returned unharmed. No keep nets. When bait fishing with a float or ledger rig, use a single hook only: no multi hook traces and no double or treble hooks. For catch and release use single barbless hooks, and no bait. Bank fishing is from 8am to 8pm or sunset, whichever is sooner. Boats must be booked in advance, hold two people at most, with at least one aged 18 or over, and life jackets are worn at all times. Anglers aged 13 or over need their own Environment Agency rod licence, bought at gov.uk before fishing. No dogs on site except assistance dogs. Do not enter the water. Follow the Check, Clean, Dry procedure.
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Where you'll fish
Location
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FAQ
Hanningfield Reservoir FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Hanningfield Reservoir, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Hanningfield Reservoir at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Hanningfield Reservoir?
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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