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About Marsh Farm Fishery
Marsh Farm Fishery at Milford near Godalming is Godalming Angling Society's flagship complex and probably the best known crucian venue in Britain: Johnson's Lake here produced the ratified British record crucian of 4lb 12oz. Three day ticket lakes, Harris at 3.5 acres with 46 swims, Richardson at 3.6 acres with 54 swims and the half acre Hill Pond, hold true crucians over 4lb alongside tench to 9lb, roach, rudd, perch, bream and chub. Adult day tickets cost £10 for one rod or £15 for two, bought from the on site Apollo Angling Centre before fishing, with concessions at £7 and £10. Parking, disabled access and proper toilets are on site; keepnets are banned outside authorised matches.
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The crucian pedigree
Marsh Farm is the water that put big crucians back on the map. The society's members only Johnson's Lake produced the current ratified British record crucian at 4lb 12oz, and the day ticket lakes regularly turn up true crucians in the 3lb to 4lb class, fish most anglers never see elsewhere. Careful stock management keeps the strain pure, which is why crucian hunters travel from all over the country.
The day ticket lakes
Harris Lake is 3.5 acres with 46 swims, holding true crucians to 4lb plus, tench to 8lb, roach and rudd to 2lb, perch to 3lb and chub to 4lb. Richardson Lake goes slightly larger at 3.6 acres and 54 swims with tench to 9lb and bream to 5lb in the mix. Hill Pond is a half acre, 19 swim intimate water with crucians over 3lb and a purpose built barbecue area beside it.
Tickets, times and rules
Buy your ticket from the on site Apollo Angling Centre before tackling up: adults £10 for one rod or £15 for two, with juniors, OAPs and concessions at £7 and £10. The shop opens at 7:30am from March to the end of October and 8am through winter, and the gates close when it shuts, around 5pm in winter and 5:30pm in summer. Keepnets are only allowed in authorised competitions; check notice boards for reserved match and coaching pegs.
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Claim this venueMarsh Farm Fishery: frequently asked questions
Yes — Marsh Farm Fishery is a fishing venue in Milford, Surrey (postcode GU8 5AE). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes — Marsh Farm Fishery offers day tickets. Indicative prices: Day ticket adult £10 (1 rod), £15 (2 rods). Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Marsh Farm Fishery is stocked with Crucian carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Common bream, Chub. 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 Marsh Farm Fishery. 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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