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Family-run coarse fishery in Steyning, West Sussex
Alderwood Ponds
Peaceful fishing lakes, cabins and camping in a beautiful countryside setting. Find the key details quickly, then ask George about prices, rules, cabins, camping, fishing and more.
Steyning, West Sussex.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 12 midday.
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What anglers say about Alderwood Ponds
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“Great lake to fish, so many fish showing. Tough to catch them in winter, but a great fishery overall with three lakes.”
“Fantastic place worth a visit with good perch, roach and carp. The owners are great, and if you play by the rules you will have a brilliant time.”
“I have been to Alderwood Ponds many times over the last 10 years with my son. An excellent day’s fishing is always guaranteed.”
“Love fishing here. Fabulous, friendly and helpful owners, lovely relaxing lakes, and the toilet and shower facilities are clean and tidy.”
“A nice little day ticket venue nestled in the Sussex countryside. The owners are extremely pleasant and helpful.”
“A family-run fishery where I’ve always been made to feel very welcome over many years of fishing here.”
“Been to Alderwood many times and stayed in both cabins. Plenty of fish come out, and the lake at dusk is a lovely place to be.”
“One of our favourite lakes to fish. Julie is so lovely and friendly.”
“Loved every minute of our 24-hour stay in the old cabin. We caught some beautiful carp and can’t wait to go there again.”
“Stunning venue, lovely people, well stocked lakes. What’s not to like?”
“Great venue with friendly owners and some nice fish — altogether a big thumbs up.”
“An amazing fishery, very well run by people who care about the fish and surroundings. The owners are so helpful.”
“Alderwood is a very lovely and friendly place. The staff are very nice and always willing to have a chat, and the fishing is really good.”
“This has to be the best fishery I’ve visited. The lakes are incredibly productive and the staff are excellent.”
“Our first 24 hours at Alderwood were brilliant. The cabin was warm and comfortable, the ladies were very friendly, and the lakes are well maintained.”
“A beautiful set of lakes in the South Downs, meticulously looked after by owners who care deeply about their fish and wildlife.”
“Robins Retreat was really clean and comfortable, and the ladies were friendly and knowledgeable about the fishing.”
“Lovely private fishery with three lakes, very well kept and run by friendly owners. Lots of different species of fish.”
“Just love this place — good fishing and lovely owners.”
“Great lake to fish, so many fish showing. Tough to catch them in winter, but a great fishery overall with three lakes.”
“Fantastic place worth a visit with good perch, roach and carp. The owners are great, and if you play by the rules you will have a brilliant time.”
“I have been to Alderwood Ponds many times over the last 10 years with my son. An excellent day’s fishing is always guaranteed.”
“Love fishing here. Fabulous, friendly and helpful owners, lovely relaxing lakes, and the toilet and shower facilities are clean and tidy.”
“A nice little day ticket venue nestled in the Sussex countryside. The owners are extremely pleasant and helpful.”
“A family-run fishery where I’ve always been made to feel very welcome over many years of fishing here.”
“Been to Alderwood many times and stayed in both cabins. Plenty of fish come out, and the lake at dusk is a lovely place to be.”
“One of our favourite lakes to fish. Julie is so lovely and friendly.”
“Loved every minute of our 24-hour stay in the old cabin. We caught some beautiful carp and can’t wait to go there again.”
“Stunning venue, lovely people, well stocked lakes. What’s not to like?”
“Great venue with friendly owners and some nice fish — altogether a big thumbs up.”
“An amazing fishery, very well run by people who care about the fish and surroundings. The owners are so helpful.”
“Alderwood is a very lovely and friendly place. The staff are very nice and always willing to have a chat, and the fishing is really good.”
“This has to be the best fishery I’ve visited. The lakes are incredibly productive and the staff are excellent.”
“Our first 24 hours at Alderwood were brilliant. The cabin was warm and comfortable, the ladies were very friendly, and the lakes are well maintained.”
“A beautiful set of lakes in the South Downs, meticulously looked after by owners who care deeply about their fish and wildlife.”
“Robins Retreat was really clean and comfortable, and the ladies were friendly and knowledgeable about the fishing.”
“Lovely private fishery with three lakes, very well kept and run by friendly owners. Lots of different species of fish.”
“Just love this place — good fishing and lovely owners.”