Brooklands is DDAPS day ticket water and is situated near Dartford town centre. Tickets can be purchased on the bank from one of our helpful bailiffs.

The complex has been under DDAPS control since the early 1930s and was one of the early pioneering waters of modern carp fishing. Carp have been there from the early days!

For those who have not visited this approximately 17 acre gravel pit complex for a while, there have been some dramatic changes to the landscape. Many previously inaccessible places can now be fished in reasonable comfort via rebuilt pathways.

Lake Map

Baldwins Lake

DDAPS Baldwins Lake

This is the smallest area of water, adjacent to the River Darent. It is popular with clubs for matches (up to 30 pegs) and pleasure anglers. Over recent years we have invested in a heavy re-stocking programme with Carp, Tench, Bream Roach and Perch. Co-existing along with these species are Pike and Eels. The Carp in this lake go to over 20lbs and the Bream to over 7lbs.

Match and pleasure catches over 80lb are not uncommon in the summer, falling mainly to groundbait feeder tactics or sometimes the pole. There is a two rod limit on this lake. Barbless hooks are recommended but are not compulsory.

A2 Lake

DDAPS A2 Lake

Homebase Lake

DDAPS Homebase Lake

Competition Lake

DDAPS Competition Lake

This is the largest area and is stocked with the biggest fish on par with our Devon Road venue. The Carp and Pike go over 30lb, Tench over 7lb, Bream over 7lb, Perch to 3lb 12oz.

In matches, big bags of Bream are reasonably common place to groundbait feeder tactics. Boilies and dog biscuit floaters work well for the Carp.

Prices for fishing Brooklands are Here

RULES:

Ledger and feeder fishing is prohibited from A2 bank when flag or boats are out.

No fish to be sacked, retained or removed. Keepnets are only to be used in official matches.

No night fishing on house side of Texas bay behind B&M.

No cutting trees, flora or fauna. No bank fires, BBQ’s, swimming, boating, wading, firearms or camping/tents.

Only purpose made fishing shelters allowed.

No plastic/artificial baits, peanuts or leaders.

Min 30lb braid must be used when pike fishing, which is only allowed between 1st Oct and 31st March.
A large landing net and mat are compulsory when pike or carp fishing.

A min of 500 mm of tubing must be used with any ledger style fishing, and a carp care kit is also compulsory.

Dogs must be kept on a lead.

Please take your litter home.