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For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether you prefer sea fishing or coarse fishing, there’s something for every keen or novice angler at our site.
The lakes are well stocked with commercial sized carps averaging 6-10lb with several going to mid- teens and rising up to 22lb. There is a variety of other species, including our residents sturgeons, Bob and George, which weigh 19lb and 9lb respectively. Bream, Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch and Gudgeon can also be caught at our lakes which are guaranteed to meet the expectations of the keenest angler. Managed by a permanent fishing warden, the fish and their environments are maintained to the highest standard, recently been improved with new swims added!
Waldegraves is one of the premier destinations for fishing holidays in Essex, as we also offer sea fishing from our beach. Here you could be lucky enough to catch anything from sea bass, sole and mackerel to plaice, whiting and dog fish. And, if you would like to venture further out onto the water, you can do so with our own boat launching facilities. From here you can explore the waters around Mersea Island. We also sell tackle and bait for both fresh and seawater fishing from the on-site Wheatgrain shop. Facilities are suitable for disabled anglers, with parking close to the lakes.
Guide Prices
Day passes available from £4.00
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Cash Point
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- Guide price - Main courses range from £6.95
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
COVID-19 Response
- Clear signage
- Contactless payment possible
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 risk assessment completed
- COVID-19 staff training completed
- Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
- Open now
- Outside seating
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Wedding receptions
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Telephone (public)
Site Features
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
TripAdvisor

- Travelers Choice 2020
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent226
- Very Good113
- Average58
- Poor14
- Terrible38
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Join the B1025 to Mersea Island.Cross the Strood Channel via ‘The Causeway’ and then take the left fork to East Mersea.Take the second turning to the right and follow the brown and cream Tourist Board signs to Waldegraves.Accessible by Public Transport: Colchester Town Rail Station station is 8.5 miles away.