A tranquil lake surrounded by trees.

Tench Lake

Horcott Lakes

About This Venue

Tench Lake at Horcott Lakes is a 3-acre specialist water with around 250 tench up to 11lb. Perfect for beginners and pleasure anglers, it also holds a few carp to mid-twenties. The tench average 4-5lb with a large number of 6-7lb fish and a few just going over the magical 10lb mark. An ideal venue for those looking for a different angling challenge.

Quick Facts

Lake Name

Tench Lake

Type

Day Ticket

Established

None

Size

3 Acres

Swims

8

Average Depth

None

Total Stock

20 carp

Average Weight

15lb - 20lb

πŸ“ Location

Address:
Totterdown Lane
Kempsford, Fairford, Gloucestershire
GL7 4BX
UK

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Region: South West England

Nearest Motorway: 3 miles from A419

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πŸ“ž Contact

Phone: 01285 810364

Bailiff: None

Email: info@horcottlakes.co.uk

Website: https://horcottlakes.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorcottLakes

Instagram: None

YouTube: None

Twitter: None

πŸ’° Pricing

🎣 Day Tickets

  • 1-3 Rods: None

⏰ Sessions

  • 12 Hour: None
  • 24 Hour: Β£15.00 (2 rods), Β£20.00 (3 rods)
  • 48 Hour: None
  • Concessions:

πŸ’³ Payment & Info

  • Payment Methods: Card, Cash
  • Currency: GBP
  • Last Updated: 20-08-2025
  • Special Offer: Tackle delivery service available for Β£5 each way

πŸ“… Booking Information

Booking Policy

  • Advanced Booking: All fishing must be booked in advance via online platforms
  • Exclusive Bookings: Contact fishery for exclusive bookings

Opening Times

  • Hours: Day and 24-hour sessions available
  • Maximum Stay: 24 hours maximum

🐟 Stock Information

πŸ“Š Stock Breakdown

  • Total Carp: 20
  • Doubles: 15
  • Twenties: 5
  • Thirties: Unknown
  • Forties: Unknown

🐠 Other Species

  • Bream: Not known
  • Pike: Not known
  • Tench: Yes
  • Silvers: Not known

πŸ—ΊοΈ Lake Features

Topography

A small 3-acre specialist tench water perfect for beginners and pleasure anglers. Intimate setting with excellent tench fishing opportunities.

Natural Features

Underwater Features

  • Depth range: None - None

Weed Information

  • Weed Present: Yes

ℹ️ Additional Information

Access & Swims

  • Access: Secure car parking close to the lake with good access to pegs
  • Disabled Swims: Limited disabled access
  • Double Swims: Spacious pegs suitable for comfortable fishing
  • Adjacent Swims: Some adjacent pegs available for social fishing

Angler Information

  • Suitable for: beginner, social angler, all rounder
  • Difficulty: 2 big hit
  • Gates Locked: Yes
  • Drinking Water: Not known

🏒 Facilities

βœ“ Toilets
βœ— Showers
βœ— Tackle Shop
βœ— Food On-site
βœ— Takeaway
8 Security /10
8 Mobile /10
βœ— WiFi
βœ— Electric

πŸ“‹ Rules & Regulations

General Rules

All fishing must be booked in advance. Tickets are lake-specific and non-transferable to Main Lake.

Conduct

Respect other anglers. Keep noise to minimum. Perfect for beginners.

Fish Care

Proper fish care essential for both tench and carp.

Tackle & Rigs

Light tackle suitable for tench fishing. Standard carp gear for occasional carp.

Compliance

Valid Environment Agency rod license required.

Bait Rules

Traditional tench baits recommended. Sweetcorn, worms, and maggots effective.

Vehicle Rules

Park in designated secure parking areas.

πŸ¦† Wildlife & Nuisances

βœ— Otters
βœ— Seagulls
βœ— Tufted Ducks
βœ— Mallard Ducks
βœ— Swans
βœ— Geese
βœ— Crayfish

Tags

day ticket acres 1 4 swims 1 9 uk gloucestershire doubles twenties medium stock beginner social angler all rounder tench toilet mobile 8 security 8

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