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Post by Camo on Aug 21, 2004 17:39:14 GMT -5
Developed on an historic site where iron masters of the 15th and 16th Centuries made cannon and cannon balls for the navies of Tudor kings and queens including Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth I, Furnace Lakes is now better known as one of the leading big carp and big catfish waters in the UK. The current fishery and surrounding land originally formed part of the much larger Hyes Estate which was once owned by the W H Smith retail chain and used as a trout fishing and shooting estate. Indeed, Furnace Pond, the lake immediately on the left as you enter the fishery, dates back more than 350 years and was the original water at Furnace Lakes. Until the site was bought by the present owners some 20 years ago, the lake was run as a private trout fishery.
There are now four lakes on the site and a fifth, which has just been completed, is scheduled for opening in 2004. To be known as Kiln Lake, the new water will again be a specimen carp lake. It covers five acres and incorporates five islands. With depths varying between two and four metres, the lakeside will be planted with more than 600 trees whilst all the pegs, which will be large enough to accommodate bivvies, will be prepared with wood chip.
Stocked with 150 carp including 120 between 12lbs and 42lbs, the fish stocks will be supplemented with further big carp before its opening.
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Post by Briggsie on Sept 18, 2004 9:04:52 GMT -5
Hi cameo just been reading about Furnace lakes and i wonded if you could tell me where abouts thay are. The only Furnace lake i now of is near Horsemonden. cheers m8.
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Post by linebites on Sept 18, 2004 9:25:01 GMT -5
Welcome to the site Briggsie feel free to sign up and join. As for Furnace Fishery its in Slinfold, Horesham, West Sussex. Contact : 01403 791163.
If you need anymore help please feel free to ask.
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rocket
Specimen / Bronze
dont knock it till you've tried it.
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Post by rocket on Oct 11, 2004 13:25:12 GMT -5
hi linebites, are the lakes open to day tickets or is it members only, if members do have any details, also if day ticket do you know prices.
much appreciated.
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Post by linebites on Oct 11, 2004 14:38:23 GMT -5
Hi Rocket, the place sounds great and i hope to fish it soon myself. The info you require Day tickets for Furnace lake and the pond are £10 for 2 rods max a 24hr ticket is £20 for 2 rods max. Roman lake, Kiln lake and the specimen lakes are £15 a day for 2 rods and £25 for a 24hr ticket. No concessionary tickets allowed. Children under 12 must be accompained with an adult. Phone to check the prices though jusy incase they have gone up in price. Bans: Barbless hooks only, No fixed leads, No carp to be sacked, No litter. Also check the following link out www.fisheries.co.uk/furnacelakesIf you need anyother info let me know. If you fish it let me know how you got on, cheers Linebites
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Post by linebites on Dec 30, 2004 17:45:21 GMT -5
Has anyone fished here yet ?
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rocket
Specimen / Bronze
dont knock it till you've tried it.
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Post by rocket on Dec 31, 2004 9:23:45 GMT -5
Sorry m8 not yet but im seriously thinking about doing a w/e in the new year. Just had a look at the link in your post and it looks very attractive. Let you know when i do.
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foxy
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Post by foxy on Dec 31, 2004 10:57:29 GMT -5
hi all i have fished furnace lakes its ok a good head of carp there and its run pretty well.it owned by derek yates the same person who owns whitevane..it does get quite busy in the summer at weekends like most day ticket venues now days, i heard the new lake has now got big cats in too....good luck foxy ....................
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Post by Camo on Dec 31, 2004 12:07:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the update Foxy
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