Danbury Country Park

Address

Country Park, Woodhill Rd, Danbury, Chelmsford CM3 4AW, United Kingdom

Fishery Information

Danbury Country Park, a beautiful and tranquil location with historic structures and ornamental gardens, offers a fantastic angling experience with its two lakes, Twitty Fee 1 (Bottom Lake) and Twitty Fee 2 (Top Lake). Please note that a closed fishing season is in place at Danbury to protect nesting wild birds and their young, with no fishing allowed until June.

What size do the fish go to?

Twitty Fee 1 is home to a variety of fish species, including silverfish, Crucian Carp, Perch up to 2lb 11oz, Tench, and Common and Mirror Carp up to mid doubles, averaging 4-6 lbs. Twitty Fee 2 holds a large head of both Common and Mirror Carp up to low doubles, averaging 6-8 lbs, along with Bream, Crucian Carp, and Roach up to 2 lbs.

What tactics work well?

For Twitty Fee 1, tactics such as float fishing, ledgering, or feeder fishing with maggots, casters, worms, corn, or pellets can be effective for catching silverfish, Crucian Carp, and Perch. For Carp and Tench, consider using bottom bait tactics with boilies, pellets, or particles. For Twitty Fee 2, target Carp with boilies, pellets, or sweetcorn using bottom bait or method feeder tactics. For Bream, Crucian Carp, and Roach, try using float or feeder rigs with maggots, casters, or bread.

What facilities are on site?

Danbury Country Park offers visitors well-maintained tracks, seating areas, picnic benches, and accessible paths alongside the lakes. Club toilets are provided at both Twitty Fee 1 and Twitty Fee 2. The park is popular with families and dog walkers, providing a relaxing environment for all visitors.

Is parking available?

The listing does not provide specific information about parking availability at Danbury Country Park. For details on parking and any associated fees, it is recommended to contact the park directly or visit their website.