Slough House Winter Tickets 2026
We're launching winter tickets for slough house this year!Carp up to 30lb+, catfish up to 95lb, and pike up to 20lb. Access to secure parking, flush toilets, and …
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Day ticket water
Slough House
Bait boats
Slough House is a 4-acre day ticket fishery located in Bulphan, Essex. Originally a match water, it has evolved into a premier specimen water structured in a distinctive horseshoe shape with over 40 swims. It accommodates anglers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned specimen hunters, and features a well-stocked on-site tackle shop.
Fish Stocks & Sizes
The lake boasts a diverse range of species, with particular appeal for carp and catfish enthusiasts:Carp: Reaches weights up to 30lb+ (with a healthy average of 12–20lb).Catfish: Reaches impressive weights up to 95lb (with a common average of 30–60lb).Other Species: Plenty of pike and silver fish are also present.
Opening Times & Ticket InformationDay Ticket Season:
Available to purchase directly from the bank from mid-March until the end of October.
Open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Winter Season:
Transitions to a winter membership including night fishing from November until mid-March.
If you are planning a trip, let me know if you need help finding driving directions to Bulphan, looking up the latest ticket prices, or checking the rules for targeting the specimen catfish.
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Rules 27
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3 RODS MAX
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NIGHT FISHING FROM DESIGNATED SWIMS ONLY
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NO SWIM SAVING
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TV’S, LAPTOPS, IPAD’S, RADIOS ARE TO BE KEPT AT LOW VOLUME
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NO DRONES
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NO LEADCORE OR LEADERS OF ANY DESCRIPTION, IE NO KNOTS BEFORE RIG SWIVEL
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FOR 30lb+ FISH PLEASE SUBMIT A CATCH REPORT
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NO NON-FISHING GUESTS APART FROM WIFES, GIRLFRIENDS/BOYFRIENDS OR YOUR CHILDREN
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WE WILL HAVE A 72HR ON MIN 48HR OFF RULE ALTHOUGH YOU CAN HAVE ONE PRE-BOOKED WEEK SESSION A YEAR.
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CARP CARE KITS ARE COMPULSORY
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PLEASE ENSURE ALL NETS SLINGS MATS ARE BONE DRY ON ARRIVAL
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REPLACEMENT KEY CARDS £20
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NO SACKING OR RETAINING ALL CARP TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED AND RETURNED ASAP
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TAKE ALL LITTER HOME WITH YOU
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LARGE PADDED UNHOOKING MATS COMPULSORY
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LAKE WILL CLOSE FOR 2 WEEKS ONCE THE CARP START SPAWNING HEAVILY.
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PERMIT RUNS FOR A FULL 12 MONTH HOWEVER SHOULD WE HAVE TO CLOSE THE LAKE DUE TO ANY GOVERNMENT RESTRICTION YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND FOR ANY TIME LOST
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YOU CANNOT FISH UNTIL WE HAVE RECEIVED PAYMENT IN FULL
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SENSIBLE CONDUCT/BEHAVIOUR AT ALL TIMES. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL MEMBERSHIPS AND REFUSE RENEWALS.
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NO BBQS OR COBBS AT ANYTIME
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OBSERVE 5MPH ON FARM PROPERTY AND GIVE WAY TO HORSES, FARM MACHINERY AND PEDESTRIANS
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ABIDE BY PARKING RULES - SEE LAKE FOR DEATAILS
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WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE WATER FOR FISHERY MANAGEMENT OR HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS
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NO BAIT BOATS
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WE DO NOT GIVE REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON
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CONDUCT – ALL MEMBERS AND VISITORS ARE EXPECTED TO BEHAVE RESPECTFULLY AND RESPONSIBLY AT ALL TIMES AND ON ALL HAYES FISHERIES.
THREATENING, ABUSIVE, AGGRESSIVE OR VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. ANY SUCH BEHAVIOUR WILL BE TREATED AS A SERIOUS BREACH OF RULES AND MAY RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE LIFETIME BAN. -
NO LEADCORE OR LEADERS OF ANY DESCRIPTION, IE NO KNOTS BEFORE RIG SWIVEL
Catch Reports & Updates
All catch reports
What's happening at Slough House
Day Ticket Water
Fish Slough House
Open to everyone — no membership needed. There's no online booking: just turn up and pay the bailiff on the bank.
