Bay Pond near Godstone: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Bay Pond falls in Surrey, part of England. The surface lies 338 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Godstone sits 0.3 miles from the bank. Sutton is the closest city, 9.3 miles away. Others within reach: Mercers Lake 3.4 miles, Hedgecourt Lake sits 7 miles out, River Darent 10 miles, Ardingly Reservoir sits 14 miles out and Barden Lake 14 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Bay Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Surrey include European eel, roach, common carp and perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Bay Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 4°C in February and 17°C in July. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Bay Pond fishes to that pattern most years. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Bay Pond Nature Reserve covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Mercers Lake at 3.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Bay Pond should be assumed from this page alone.