Welcome to Tumbling Bay Lake
We are proud to announce Tumbling Bay Lake is for the first time ever open for day ticket and night fishing bookings.
Call 07432204555 or book online below
Lake information - rules & restrictions - access and parking
Lake Info
Tumbling Bay Lake – Ware
Tumbling bay lake is a large 17+ acre mature lake set within the quiet surroundings of a 23 acre private country park with depths up to 16 feet. The lake is located between Ware and Hardmead, positioned between the Old River Lea and the River Lea Navigation.
Being a vast area of water the stock levels are relatively unknown, with reports of large Carp and Pike being caught throughout the years.The lake itself has many features from islands to gravel bars and silt beds along with a number of fishy snags and various other underwater features. The fishing is by no means easy, but adopt the correct method and at the right time and place you can have some big hits.
It is an all the year round fishery and night fishing with some restrictions is permitted. With over 30+ natural secluded and spacious swims available that are fished on a first come first serve basis there is plenty of room for everyone enjoy.
ALONG WITH THE HELP AND HARD WORK OF WARE ANGLING CLUB who's members also fish this water, PLANS ARE IN PLACE FOR FISH STOCKING, SWIM IMPROVEMENTS, BETTER ACCESS AND MUCH MORE, WE WILL CONTINUE TO WORK HARD TO ENHANCE THIS BEAUTIFUL HIDDEN AND UP UNTILL NOW SECRET FISHING LAKE.
Waters are regularly bailiffed.
- TOP TIP : Pack light this is a large adventurous water to navigate around with lots of water to view and strategise over so give yourself plenty of time to pick your swim
Lake Rules and Restrictions
Rules:
- It is your responsibility to purchase a valid ticket before fishing, failing to do so will result in managements right to remove and ban you from the lake.
- NO SWIMMING or entering the water!
- Barbless or Micro barbs hooks to be used at all times unless pike/perch fishing.
- Bent hooks, fixed leads and braided main line is NOT PERMITTED! All rigs are subject to random inspection by bailiffs.
- No excessive ground bait.
- 2 Rods max per person!
- All fish caught to be returned, failure to do so we will treat it as theft.
- Rods are not to be left unattended at any time.
- No litter (including waste line and cigarette ends) to be left on the banks!
- No keepnets unless in an organized match.
- Landing nets at the ready at all times.
- The use of unhooking mats is compulsory.
- No open fires – Gas stove are accepted.
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Bait Boats are permitted to use at your own risk. We accept no liability for lost or snagged bait boats
Please note that the Old River Lea and the River Lea Navigation is controlled by Ware Angling Club and is for their members only to enjoy and fish. Ware Angling Club members also fish Tumbling Bay Lake under their club rules and restrictions.
***************************************************************************
The eastern end of the lake is owned by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and there is STRICTLY no fishing allowed there see map above.
***************************************************************************
***Booking Conditions and fishing/night fishing rules read in full ticket description***
Access and Parking
*** UPDATE, WE NOW HAVE A SELECT FEW PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE FOR EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS ONLY PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS ***
Directions (nearest post code SG12 7AN)
Via Star Street, Ware enter DockYard business centre/industrial estate. Walk to the end of the industrial estate towards Tumbling Bay Weir and travel across timber foot bridge (just big enough for a barrow larger bridge located Via Plaxton Way) follow foot path down the Old River Lea to your left or the River Lea Navigation to you right either direction you will find the beautiful Tumbling Bay Lake
OR
Via WIdbury Hill, Ware enter Plaxton Way walk to end of the estate and walk over larger foot bridge across the Old River Lea
We have no direct parking AT THE MOMENT for Tumbling Bay Lake but bear with us, we are working on this. Please see list of local car park options below.
We strongly recommend this app to help keep on track of your parking and pay for additonal parking if needed and track your parking time. https://paybyphone.co.uk/
Please call Bailiff 07432204555 for parking and access instructions and guidance if needed.
Car Parks in Ware There are 7 car parks in Ware managed by East Herts. Individual details of car parks in Ware can be found online, usual tariff applies. Amwell East Car Park , SG12 9HX Amwell West Car Park, SG12 9HS Baldock Street Car Park, SG12 9DT Kibes Lane North Car Park Kibes Lane South Car Park , SG12 9HS Library Car Park SG12 9XF Priory Car Park , SG12 0DE
Although parking is not the best rest assured you will be amazed by the wild beauty this lake and surroundings has to offer. We have plans in place to improve these issues so please be patient and work with us to help create the environment that works for all.
FACILITIES
This is an ongoing process with more to come in the future please check back here soon for further updates.
“Tea on the Lea”
On site snack van serving hot and cold beverages, snacks and cakes please drop them a visit they will be more than happy to see you and offer any advise available. Opening times to be confirmed
Announcement
Welcome! Online booking and payments are now available!!! Alternatively please make booking and payment arrangements with bailiff on 07432204555 subject to availability on the day.
*** Ware Angling club members no bookings or payments required please fish as usual ***
TOP TIP : Pack light this is a large adventurous, wild and rugged water to navigate around with lots of water to view and strategise over so give yourself plenty of time to pick your spot