Chelmsford, Essex

Fishery in Chelmsford

Looking for well stocked fishing lakes near Chelmsford? Morgans Farm Fishery is a quiet coarse fishery set in open countryside near Ingatestone, within easy reach of Chelmsford, with no membership and no joining fee. The sheltered lakes are easy to fish and suit pleasure anglers, families and experienced session anglers alike, with day tickets through opening hours, relaxed evening sessions and pre booked night fishing.

Call 01245 701147or book using the form

Book or ask a question

Tell us your dates and what you are after, and we will get back to you, usually the same day.

What you get

Fishery for anglers and guests near Chelmsford

Day tickets at £35 per angler, with a £10 concession for juniors, over 65s and registered disabled anglers
Relaxed evening sessions from 4pm at £6 per angler
Pre booked night fishing at £25 per angler, with your swim confirmed in advance
Sheltered, easy to fish lakes with well kept swims and tidy banks

Coarse fishing on sheltered lakes with day tickets, evening sessions and pre-booked night fishing. Everything is subject to the fishery rules, which keep the fish healthy and the banks tidy. Prefer to read the full detail first? See everything we offer.

Fishery at Morgans Farm Fishery near Chelmsford

The fishing

The lakes and what you can catch

Our sheltered lakes suit every kind of angler, from first timers to experienced session anglers. They hold carp and a mix of coarse species, with plenty of features and comfortable, well spaced swims to fish.

Pleasure style pegs for a relaxed day on the water
Quieter, deeper water for anglers targeting bigger fish
Well spaced swims, so the banks never feel crowded

After hours

Evening and night fishing

For anglers who prefer the quieter hours, evening sessions run from 4pm at £6 per angler, and pre booked night fishing is £25 per angler. Night sessions are booked ahead so we can plan your swim, so you always have a settled spot on the bank.

Fishery rules

Simple rules that keep the fishing good

A few sensible rules protect the fish and keep the lakes in good condition for everyone.

Barbless, single hook only, with a maximum of two rods per angler
A landing net and a padded unhooking mat are required
Particles and boilies are welcome, used sensibly
No braided mainline, leadcore, bolt rigs or unsafe fixed rigs
No live bait, nuts, peanuts or trout pellets
Please take all leftover bait home with you

Getting here

Getting to the fishery from Chelmsford

Morgans Farm Fishery sits at Norton Heath near Ingatestone, an easy drive from Chelmsford through open Essex countryside. There is parking on site and the swims are a short walk from the car park, so it is simple to find and easy to fish for the day, an evening or a night session.

Chelmsford Road, Norton Heath, Ingatestone, CM4 0LQ

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Before you visit

Good to know before your visit

A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required for anyone aged 13 and over, available on the GOV.UK website
Bring your own tackle and bait, or call ahead if you have any questions about gear
Toilets and parking are on site
Families and juniors are welcome, with concession prices available

Good to know

Fishery near Chelmsford: common questions

How far is the fishery from Chelmsford?

The fishery sits near Ingatestone in the Essex countryside, an easy drive from Chelmsford. Call 01245 701147 if you would like directions before you set off.

Do I need to book, or can I turn up on the day?

For day and evening fishing you can turn up during opening hours and pay on the bank, so there is nothing to arrange in advance. Night sessions are pre booked so we can confirm your swim, just call 01245 701147 to arrange one.

Do I need a rod licence?

Yes. Every angler aged 13 and over needs a valid Environment Agency rod licence as well as a fishery ticket, and you can buy one quickly on the GOV.UK website before you visit.