Deaks Lane comprises of two ponds (top and bottom) and some excellent fishing can be had on both. Deaks Lane is one of Haywards Heath and District Angling Societies most improved coarse fisheries and has undergone extensive work over the last few years with new swims being created and reinforced including the “Box Swim” On the top lake. Also bark was put down on the track around the two ponds to allow for ease of access. The bottom pond has been re-stocked with carp in the region of 3oz to 6lb+. One of our smaller venues but popular with the match & pleasure anglers yet can also throw up the occasional bigger fish as well as a number of brown trout that have got into the water via the streams feeding it.
Species
Tips
Maggot, Casters, Luncheon meat, corn, bread and Hemp are best for general fishing either trotting with a stick float or using a feeder. Sink and draw with Sprat has accounted for some good pike and the usual boilie baits can be used for the big carp in this stretch
Opening Times
16th of June to 14th of March, unless member has purchased a Trout permit.
Special Rules
No fires
Location
Fletching Map Ref (TQ424229). (Coarse season only) Take A272 from H.H. through Scaynes Hill to North Chailey. Left onto A275. Take right after approx. one mile. Keep left at fork then across both river bridges. Parking at pill box on left, not at bridges. Access : via metal gate near pill box, across field then sharp left after 2nd gate for N. bank upstream only. Follow signs and keep to field edges
Definitely no access at road bridges or downstream.