Welcome to Chalybeate Springs Trout Fishery

Chalybeate Springs - the original source of the Tunbridge Wells Spa - is a magical trout lake of just over 2 acres hidden away in the Weald of Kent just 3 miles south of Tunbridge Wells off the A26.

Off the beaten track, on the privately owned Eridge Estate and amidst countryside that has been unaffected by time, you will find trout fishing like it used to be.

Well stocked water with both rainbow and brown trout - some the original wild fish that still breed in the stream - rising gently to the abundant natural fly life or cruising through reeded margins stalking an underwater meal.

We now keep the water entirely private for exclusive bookings by the day for individuals or small groups and fish it no more than two or three days per week to maintain the quality of the fishing.

On your day we will be there to greet you and your guests with hot coffee or tea and fresh pastries from the local bakery. We will also show you the water and advise you on the best tactics. If you need more help than that, we can also lay on a guide or instructor by the hour and rent you any fishing tackle should you need it. For lunch you can either bring your own, cook your catch or some steaks on our barbeque, or we can arrange someone to do it all for you. Then chill out in our fully refurbished fishing hut before facing the rigours of the afternoon’s sport.