Stanley Pool in Surrey: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In England, Stanley Pool falls inside Surrey. The ground round it is pine and hardwood. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Pirbright is the closest town at 1.1 miles. Deepcut is 1.9 miles and Knaphill 2.7 miles. Close by you have: 0.3 miles away is New Pond, Broadwater at 7.7 miles, 8.3 miles away is Virginia Water, Boldermere Lake at 9.2 miles and 9.5 miles away is St Ann's Lake. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Stanley Pool

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Surrey include European eel, roach and common carp. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Stanley Pool decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between February at about 4°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. It fishes twelve months of the year. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Stanley Pool.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. There are toilets half a mile off. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. New Pond sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Stanley Pool locally before you travel.