VERIFIED FISHERY GUIDE
Churchwood Fisheries in Brentwood, Essex
Fishery guide · Brentwood, Essex
A small Essex fishery with two carp waters and a dedicated catfish lake in a quiet private setting near Brentwood.
Facilities
A lodge, shower, toilet, supplied fish-care equipment and nearby parking are available.
Rules and planning
All sessions must be arranged in advance. The fishery publishes whole-lake booking prices and tightly limits angler numbers.
LAKES AND WATERS
Lakes and fishing waters at Churchwood Fisheries
Jenkins Lake
Fishing is from one bank, with far margins and the aerator key features. Fishery mats, slings and landing nets are supplied.
- Water
- Just over 1 acre · maximum 3 anglers
- Depth
- Average 7–8ft
- Species
- Common carp, mirror carp, Wels catfish, tench, roach, perch, crucian carp and rudd
- Stock
- Several carp approaching 30lb, a good head of twenties and many upper doubles.
- Published record
- Wels catfish to 67lb · Tench 9lb+ · Perch 4lb · Crucian carp 4lb+
- Access
- Pre-booked lake-exclusive sessions: £250 for 48 hours or £450 from Monday 7am to Friday 7pm.
Churchwood Lake
Far margins, lilies, weed, gravel spots and the aerator provide the main features. Fishery mats, slings and landing nets are supplied.
- Water
- Around 2.5 acres · maximum 6 anglers
- Depth
- Around 4–5ft at the shallower end and 11–12ft at the deepest
- Species
- Carp, tench, bream, perch, crucian carp, roach and rudd
- Stock
- Carp over 30lb, a good head of twenties and many upper doubles.
- Published record
- Carp 30lb+ · Bream 11lb+ · Tench 8lb · Perch and crucian carp 4lb+
- Access
- Pre-booked lake-exclusive sessions: £350 for 48 hours or £600 from Monday 7am to Friday 7pm.
Cat Lake
Gullies, gravel spots and deep holes sit in a woodland setting. Only the fishery’s supplied landing nets, slings and mats may be used.
- Water
- Just under 1 acre · maximum 2 anglers
- Depth
- Up to 8ft
- Species
- Wels catfish
- Stock
- A dense stock of Wels catfish, including a good head of fish in the 30lb, 40lb and 50lb classes.
- Published record
- Published lake record 63lb, with larger fish stated to be present
- Access
- Pre-booked lake-exclusive sessions: £275 for 48 hours or £550 from Monday 7am to Friday 7pm. Anglers must be 16 or over.
Tickets and booking information
Pre-booked exclusive sessions. Booking information: Telephone booking. 48-hour lake bookings from £250. Confirm current availability and arrangements with the fishery before travelling.
Check current details with Churchwood Fisheries ↗Checked September 2026. Always confirm current information with the fishery before travelling.