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About Cottington Lakes
Cottington Lakes is a 45 acre day ticket fishery at Cliffsend between Sandwich and Ramsgate in Kent, marketed as one of the South East's leading coarse and carp venues. General day tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for juniors, with the specimen waters Lake Pepper and Lake Christine bookable from £42 and £35 for 23 hours. The site opens at 7am daily and carries proper facilities: the Kingfisher Cafe and bar, a stocked tackle shop, toilets, showers and touring caravan and camping pitches.
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The lakes
The complex spreads across about 45 acres near the Kent coast, with general coarse waters for day anglers and two named specimen carp lakes, Pepper and Christine, at the top of the ladder. The fishery pitches itself at everyone from novices to specimen hunters, and the layout backs that up with quieter pleasure waters away from the serious carp swims.
Tickets and booking
General day tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for juniors 16 and under, with half days at £7.50 and £5 and non fishing guests free. Night tickets cost the same as days. Lake Pepper runs from £42 for 23 hours up to whole lake weeks, Lake Christine from £35, and both are best booked ahead through the fishery's booking site. Season tickets start at £70 for juniors and £120 for adults. Prices are as published by the fishery; confirm before travelling.
Opening and facilities
Gates open at 7am every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, closing at 5pm through winter and 7pm from April to October. The Kingfisher Cafe serves from Thursday to Sunday with a bar alongside, and the tackle shop, toilets, shower blocks and touring caravan, motorhome and tent pitches make longer stays straightforward.
Who it suits
The mix is the selling point: juniors and newcomers get affordable tickets and easier waters, while the specimen lakes give experienced carpers bookable exclusivity without leaving Kent. With camping on site and the coast minutes away, it doubles comfortably as a family fishing break.
Cottington Lakes: frequently asked questions
Yes — Cottington Lakes is a fishing venue in Cliffsend, Kent (postcode CT12 5JW). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes — Cottington Lakes offers day tickets. Indicative prices: Day ticket adult £15, junior £10; specimen lakes from £35 for 23hr. Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Cottington Lakes is stocked with Common carp, coarse. Stocks vary by lake and season — check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
Yes — anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs an Environment Agency rod licence, even on private waters like Cottington Lakes. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
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