VERIFIED FISHERY GUIDE
Monk Lakes in Marden, Kent
Fishery guide · Marden, Kent
A large day-ticket complex at Marden with specimen, pleasure and match fishing across named lakes and a section of the River Beult.
Facilities
On-site café, parking close to many swims, toilets, tackle supplies and accessible fishing areas.
Rules and planning
Pleasure lakes and the River Beult section can be fished by day or night without pre-booking. Mallard Lake and the match lakes require advance telephone booking. Check the current lake-specific rules before travelling.
LAKES AND WATERS
Lakes and fishing waters at Monk Lakes
Bridges Lake
Bridges Lake has five bridges leading to islands, with reed beds, lily beds and submerged and marginal planting providing visible features. The official fishery describes it as suitable for carp, float and feeder fishing.
- Water
- 16-acre pleasure lake
- Species
- Carp, barbel, bream, tench and dace
- Access
- Pleasure-lake day and night fishing is available without pre-booking, subject to current fishery opening arrangements.
Puma Lake
Puma Lake includes shallow reed-lined margins, a central gravel bar, deeper areas and lily beds. The fishery says parking close to the water may be possible in dry conditions, with water and power nearby.
- Water
- 10-acre pleasure lake with three islands
- Species
- Carp, barbel, bream, tench and dace
- Access
- Pleasure-lake day and night fishing is available without pre-booking, subject to current fishery opening arrangements.
Mallard Lake
Mallard Lake has a contoured bottom, lily patches and planted margins of reeds, rushes and iris. Monk Lakes describes it as a specimen water for experienced anglers with the appropriate equipment.
- Water
- 5-acre specimen lake · maximum 10 anglers
- Depth
- Deeper holes to 9 feet
- Species
- Carp and catfish
- Access
- Advance telephone booking is essential and lake-specific tackle and fish-care rules apply.
Other listed waters
Match Lake 1, Match Lake 2, Match Lake 3, Match Lake 4, River section.
Check the official fishery information for current water availability and any lake-specific requirements.
Tickets and booking information
The pleasure lakes and River Beult section can be fished by day or night without pre-booking. Mallard Lake and the match lakes require advance telephone booking through Monk Lakes. Always confirm current availability and ticket arrangements with the fishery before travelling.
Check current details with Monk Lakes ↗Checked against the official Monk Lakes website on 28 October 2026. Always confirm current information with the fishery before travelling.