The Lake

Aerial View
Overview

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. The syndicate is run by Andy Partridge and Rusty Russell, a friendly and helpful pair, who love the lake for its natural beauty and serenity. They have worked hard to transform the previously unfished lake into the personal fishery that is now is. All members must clock in/out when on the lake, to ensure the safety and security of anglers and the landowners alike. This also benefits members, as upon joining they are given an account on this website, where they can view the live status of the lake to see which swims are unoccupied. Membership numbers are kept to a minimum to keep foot fall low and to preserve the tranquillity Brook Farm has to offer.

To learn more about the lake’s inhabitants visit our ‘Fish Stock’ page, or to see the syndicate rules visit the ‘Rules’ page. If you already like what you see, head to our ‘Membership Page’ to get in touch.

Swims
fishing at brook farm lake
This swim commands a view of the whole lake, with a large bay to the left, with steep margins leading to depths of up to 10ft. There are overhanging tree’s surrounding the bay too.
fishing at brook farm lake
This swim also offers view of the whole lake, with a large bay to the right, not accessed from any other swim which is lined with Norfolk reed. Depths range from 8-10ft in front, to 2-3ft close the the reeds, with a far margin with many tree roots and steep drop off.
fishing at brook farm lake
As the name suggests, this swim is surrounded by beautiful birch trees. It offers a view of the easterly end of the lake, with deep margins to the far side lined with overhanging trees. Depths of 8-10ft out the the front, with margins of 3-4ft. This is where the lake begins to narrow, acting a funnel for any fish moving from one end of the lake to the other. Birches also has a large cabin behind the swim, plenty large enough for 2 bedchairs with a central flip-up table. There are USB and 12V charging facilities and lights fitted to the cabin.
fishing at brook farm lake
This swim is central along the length of the lake, facing south. A long bed of Norfolk reed lines the far margin, with a steep drop off, just to the edge of the reed bed. Depths from 3-4ft in the margins down to around 8ft leading across to the far margin.
fishing at brook farm lake
Towards the far end of the lake this swim faces southerly also offers access to the long bed of Norfolk reed lines on far margin. There are also overhanging trees and deep holes on the near margin. Depths from 4ft in the margins down to around 8ft leading across to the far margin.
fishing at brook farm lake
This swim is the last on the lake, at is westerly and narrowest end. It offers access on the far margin to the reeds, with a shallower silty bay out to the right. On the near margin depths are 3-4ft with tree cover to the right, and a reed bed to the right.