VERIFIED FISHERY GUIDE
Oak Lakes Fisheries in Southminster, Essex
Fishery guide · Southminster, Essex
An Essex specimen fishery with public fishing on Oak Lake and Catfish Lake. The separately listed Pipe Lake is members-only and is excluded.
Facilities
Parking, toilets, hot showers, accessible swims, a weekend café and tackle shop are available.
Rules and planning
Use the booked swim and follow the specimen fish-care rules. Confirm availability before travelling.
LAKES AND WATERS
Lakes and fishing waters at Oak Lakes Fisheries
Oak Lake
Double and accessible swims, easy barrow access, nearby parking, islands, reeds and lily pads.
- Water
- 26 swims
- Depth
- 3–14ft
- Species
- Carp, pike, tench, roach, perch, rudd and bream
- Stock
- A spring-fed mixed specimen water holding carp over 40lb and pike to 30lb.
- Published record
- Carp over 40lb · Pike to 30lb
- Access
- £15 day ticket · £25 for 24 hours. Day times are 7am–7pm in summer and 7am–5pm in winter.
Catfish Lake
A secluded spring-fed lake with its own car park. The four large swims are positioned to give anglers water to target safely.
- Water
- 3 acres · 4 large swims
- Depth
- 5–16ft
- Species
- Wels catfish
- Stock
- A strong head of specimen catfish, including fish over 100lb and approaching 150lb.
- Published record
- Catfish from 100lb to nearly 150lb
- Access
- £25 day ticket · £35 for 24 hours. Whole-lake exclusive bookings are also available.
Tickets and booking information
Day & 24-hour tickets. Booking information: Fishery website. Day tickets from £15. Confirm current availability and arrangements with the fishery before travelling.
Check current details with Oak Lakes Fisheries ↗Checked September 2026. Always confirm current information with the fishery before travelling.