Welcome to Brook Farm Lake
This two-acre syndicate lake is set in the beautiful countryside of Alresford just outside of Colchester, Essex. With just six swims, hidden from the pressures of life, the tranquillity of this lake is food for the soul and promotes a sense of serenity. Last stocked 30 years ago it remained untouched by anglers, naturally maturing, inaccessible in parts until 2021 when an agreement was reached for anglers to cast into its mysterious waters. Giving great consideration to the natural feel of the lake, six swims were created with the addition of stunning hand crafted signs depicting the individual names for each swim. As per the five year plan in January 2021 the stocking programme began, carefully managed and photographed the extra fish were introduced and fed on pellet until spring. Syndicate members are vetted by management prior to joining and given the nature and size of the venue numbers are restricted making the syndicate pretty exclusive. It is anticipated that there will be a waiting list for those who wish to join should a member leave.
For membership enquiries please see our ‘Membership Page’, where you can register your interest for a ‘Walk-Around’ and see details of pricing. Alternatively, to see more images of the lake and swims view our ‘The Lake’ page, or to learn more about the lake’s inhabitants visit our ‘Fish Stock’ page.
Latest News
Double Take Wake Up Call (25/01/2026)
Jake Hale absolutely smashed it in a short two night fish with four carp on the bank.
1st 11lb 2oz common carp on a 12mm manilla pop up with 10 maggots fish like a medusa rig.
2nd 13lb leather carp on a 12mm manilla pop up with 10 maggots fish like a medusa rig.
3rd/4th double take wake up call, 20lb 6oz scaley mirror and 22lb 14oz mirror carp named Teaspoon.
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Happy New Year 2026 (25/01/2026)
What a way to start the New Year Steve aka Chappers had a smashing winter session using PKY pineapple pop up in a small bag. 20lb 7oz a mirror called Chicken.
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Isaac birthday fish (20/09/2025)
Our longest standing member was down in Reed View for a couple of nights for a birthday fish. Happy birthday Isaac Carter 🎂
Using the PKY PREMIER CARP BAITS pineapple pop up 12mm, topping a natural wafter with a small mesh bag of pineapple ground up and a spread of crushed and glugged boillies as a freebie.
With a result of bagging a fish called Teaspoon @ 20lb 2 oz.
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January 2025 – Carp Stock Additions (12/01/2025)
What a way to start 2025! We recently welcomed the addition of some beautiful Carp to their new home. A total of 12 hand-picked fish were added to Brook Farm, 6x 20’s including a stunning zip-lin of 22lbs, a 28lb Common, our second 30lb Mirror and 4 mid-upper doubles.
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