Swan Lake
Thanington, KentCT1 3XS
| Species | BarbelCommon breamBrown troutCommon carpWels catfishChubCrucian carpEuropean eelGudgeonMirror carpPerchPikeRainbow troutRoachRuddsturgeonTench |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake |
| Location | Thanington, Kent, South East England |
| Postcode | CT1 3XS |
| Day tickets | £3 per peg |
| Facilities | Day ticket · Disabled access · Lodges · Match fishing · Night fishing · Parking · Pegs · Specimen fishing · Tackle shop · Toilets · Wheelchair |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency rod licence required, £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
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Swan Lake is a coarse and game fishery in Thanington, Kent, with a wide stock including carp, tench, bream, roach and trout, plus lodges, tackle shop and disabled access.
Details gathered from public sources. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Day tickets and booking at Swan Lake
Day tickets at Swan Lake: £3 per peg. Check availability and book through the official website (opens in a new tab) before travelling.
Swan Lake lists on-site accommodation among its facilities. See more waters where you can stay on the bank in our guide to fishing lakes with accommodation.
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Swan Lake: frequently asked questions
Yes, Swan Lake is a fishing venue in Thanington, Kent (postcode CT1 3XS). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes, Swan Lake offers day tickets. Indicative prices: £3 per peg. Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Swan Lake is stocked with Barbel, Common bream, Brown trout, Common carp, Wels catfish, Chub, Crucian carp, European eel, Gudgeon, Mirror carp, Perch, Pike, Rainbow trout, Roach, Rudd, sturgeon, Tench. Stocks vary by lake and season, so check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Swan Lake. The licence is issued by the Environment Agency. 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.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
Plan your visit to Swan Lake
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