FAQ

1. When do I receive my ticket to fish?

On completion of your booking and payment you will receive an email with your booking details. This is your ticket, please make sure you’ve received your email and have your ticket before heading down to the fishery. 

2. What do I do if I’ve not received my confirmation email?

Please check your spam email as they do sometimes end up in there. If you’ve still not received it please contact us via email at info@clavering-lakes.co.uk

3. Do I need to print my ticket?

Preferably we would like you to print your ticket off for inspection by the bailiffs, but if you don’t have a printer you can show the bailiffs your ticket on your phone or tablet device.

4. Do you reserve swims?

We don’t reserve swims. They are available on a first come first served basis, Buckets must not be placed in swims to reserve them for friends etc.

5. What time can I arrive at the fishery?

6:30am for morning

6:00pm for evening arrival but cannot fish until 6:30pm unless the peg is empty.

6. Can a friend visit me while I’m fishing?

You can bring 1 non fishing guest during the day but they must arrive and leave with the paid angler. There is an additional charge of £10 for a none fishing guest over night and they must stay in your peg.

7. Are there suitable swims for disabled anglers?

We have 2 disabled swims on our match lake.

8. Can anglers under 18 fish in their own swim?

Anglers aged 14 upwards are permitted to fish in their own swim as long as they have a responsible adult within 4 swims and have paid for a ticket to fish. 

9. Do you have double swims on the fishery?

We have no double swims and it is 1 angler per swim.

10. Can you park behind your swim?

No but do have 3 car parks so it is relatively easy to transport your gear.

11. Are there toilets on site.

Yes we have toilet facilities on site.

12. Where are you located?

Clavering Lakes, Mill Lane, Saffron Walden, CB11 4RL

13. Do you have drinking water available on site?

There is a fresh water tap outside of the lodge.

14. Do you serve food on site?

No and unfortunatley due to the gate we do not allow take away deliveries.

15. Do you allow dogs on the fishery?

We do allow dogs on to the fishery, but they must be kept under control at all times and any mess cleared up immediately and taken away with you. 

16. Can the lake be booked exclusively?

Yes, we do offer exclusive bookings through our online booking system.

17. Can I surface fish for carp?

Yes we do allow surface fishing.

18. Can I use a bait boat?

We do NOT allow the use of bait boats. 

19. Do I need to bring a barrow with me?

It is not essential but we would advise if you are fishing the specimen lake.

20. Do you do Match Bookings?

For all Match bookings please contact info@clavering-lakes.co.uk