Thorncross Lake Coarse Fishery

Thorncross Lake Coarse Fishery is a day ticket water at Thorncross a small peaceful hamlet near Brighstone, on the beautiful South West side of the Isle of Wight.

The panoramic views of Limerstone Down and glimpses of the chalk cliffs beyond Freshwater Bay make a stunning backdrop.

Thorncross Lake is a challenging water that is best suited to the more experienced angler. It has a surface area of 2.5 acres with a maximum depth of 4.5 metres.

Open seasonally April to November from dawn until dusk. The lake is currently stocked with carp (to 23lbs) rudd and roach.

There is portaloo on site to serve basic toilet facilities.

As with all fisheries, the health and well being of the fish stock is our priority and we expect all anglers to fully comply with the fishery rules displayed at the entrance.The most important of these are:-

• All fish to be returned A.S.A.P.
• No keep nets or carp sacks
• Anglers must possess and use unhooking mats and landing nets
• Barbless hooks only
• No fixed leads
• No discarded line
• No nuts or beans
• Maximum of 3 rods only -no unattended rods
• All anglers must have a valid E.A. Rod Licence
• Under 15's to be accompanied by an adult

Day tickets costing £10 per angler per day can be purchased on the bankside.