Batchworth Lake

Located within Rickmansworth Aquadrome

Open all year

Known Species

• Carp
• Bream
• Tench
• Perch
• Pike
• Roach
• Rudd

Venue Type

Mature gravel pit

Size

Approx. 16 acres- -Depth 5-7ft

Swims/Features

• Multiple platforms and swims
• Plenty of natural features including tree-lined margins and Islands
• Good access path around the lake

Rules

Anyone found breaking these rules will be suspended immediately from the club until they attend a disciplinary meeting with the committee.

Maximum: 3 rods

Club rules apply – ensure you know them before fishing.
Predator rules apply– ensure you know them before fishing

Parking

Gate opening and closing times

• 1 May – 30 September: 8am – 9:30pm
• 1 October – 30 April: 8am – 6pm

Gates are locked promptly. Anglers do not have access to keys.

• Park in the Aquadrome car park or surrounding streets (check restrictions).
• No vehicles (cars, motorcycles, quads,vans) may be driven on lake pathways.
• Visitors must also follow these rules — members are responsible for their guests.

Swim Rules

• A bucket may reserve a swim for a maximum of 20 minutes (to fetch tackle, not to keep walking).
• Fish only from marked swims and platforms
• Always talk to nearby anglers before setting up.
• Any issues – contact a Bailiff. Bailiff’s decision is final.

Tackle & Fish Care

• Regular rig checks will take place.
• All anglers must carry:
  • A large padded unhooking mat or cradle
  • A Carp Care Kit
  • Minimum 42″ landing net when targeting carp
• All fish must be returned quickly after capture.
• All fish deaths must be reported to the Fishery Manager or Bailiff immediately.

Retention Rules Fishing Times

• Day fishing: one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
• Night fishing: anglers 18+ with a valid night ticket only
• No sacks to retain fish
• Floating retention slings: max 20 minutes only (for weighing/scales/camera prep).
• Fish caught at night must be photographed and returned immediately (no slings until morning).

Prohibited

• No BBQs, BBQ trays, or fires (enforced by the council).
• No bait boats.
• No drones.
• No boats.
• No wading (margins drop quickly – safety first).
• No access to the island.
• No fishing over the ski boat buoy cables.
• No fishing from the ski boat jetty.

Line & Rig Rules

• Minimum 12lb mainline when carp fishing.
• No braided mainline (braid permitted only for hook links, spods or markers).
• No fixed lead setups – all leads must pass freely.
• All rigs must be safe (regular checks will be carried out).

Conduct

No rods left unattended at any time.

• Snag fishing: use common sense, fish locked up, and react quickly.
• No Alcohol
• No Drugs.
• No cutting vegetation or modifying swims without permission.
• Keep radios/tablets at low volume.

Publicity

The club operates a strict publicity ban on publishing photos and videos of the fish or venue.
Permission must be obtained from the Fishery Manager and Committee before publishing anything.