Fishing near Chelmsford, England

You will find Chelmsford in Greater London, England. The place runs to some 111,511 residents. Closest first: Cheshunt Lake the better part of 21 miles, Bowyer's Water the better part of 21 miles to the west, Higham's Park Lake the better part of 21 miles, William Girling Reservoir the better part of 22 miles to the west then Banbury Reservoir the better part of 23 miles. Bowyer's Water is the one to try when the water elsewhere is coloured. These are held water, not natural. Work slowly along an edge instead of casting about. A lid forms in certain years only. Even in a cold year it comes and goes. Closest is Cheshunt Lake at around 16 acres of water. There is a launch at Cheshunt Lake, so a boat is an option there. Open records for Greater London list European eel, common carp, perch, roach and northern pike. For Chelmsford anglers, Cheshunt Lake is the default rather than the choice....