Vann Lake near Capel: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Vann Lake falls in Surrey, part of England. It sits 22 miles in from the sea. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. 1.1 miles away sits Capel, the nearest town. Holmwood lies 2.8 miles off, Warnham another 3.6 miles. Other water nearby: Broadwater (11 miles), Mercers Lake 12 miles, Hedgecourt Lake (12 miles), Ardingly Reservoir 12 miles and Boldermere Lake (13 miles). A area boundary runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Vann Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Surrey include European eel, roach, common carp and perch. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Vann Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 4°C to 17°C. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Vann Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Vann Lake Nature Reserve takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Broadwater is 11 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Vann Lake.