KAPS Trout Section

The KAPS Trout section was formed in 1954 and has two Kent waters at Lullingstone Castle in Eynsford, and at Yorks Hill Farm, Ide Hill. The season runs from March through to the end of November.

Lullingstone Castle Lake is about 14 acres and is the habitat of many species of fly-life, such as Damsels, Pond Olives, Sedge, buzzer & Mayfly. Although it is possible to fish from the bank most of the fishing is from boat of which the Society has a number for use by the members. The lake is stocked on a regular basis with Rainbow trout of around one & a quarter pounds but with occasional larger fish. The Society operates a limited catch and release policy and as such there is a limit on the number of fish that can be caught and taken but there is no limit on the number of days members may fish.

Yorks Hill Farm (Not available for fishing until further notice) – is a lake of about one and a half acres. This fishery is entirely Catch & Release and the lake is stocked  prior to opening and again later in the season.                                                                       

The Society also has a stretch of the River Darent at Lullingstone that is stocked with brown trout and a full catch and release policy is the rule on the river.

Membership Details

Membership of the Trout Section is restricted and at present there is a long waiting list and subject to the Society’s rules, members of the Coarse Fishing Section have priority on the waiting list.

2025 season runs from 12th March until end of year, date to be confirmed for Lullingstone lake.

The current Annual Membership Fee is £475.00 and there is a joining fee of £250.00. Each member is allowed to purchase a limited number of Guest Tickets per season which can be used on either water.

Guest tickets cost £20.00 and must be purchased prior to fishing and members can use six per season. Application may be made to either Mick Lee at micklee@kapstrout.co.uk or Martin Duffell at martinduffell@kapstrout.co.uk . No telephone requests please. As we do not think it appropriate to publish personal addresses on the web they will then advise you of the address and applications must include a SAE and of course the appropriate cheque. Guest tickets have no time limit and it may suit members to purchase several at a time. Please note there is a separate returns book for guests and the guest’s name and number of the ticket must be entered in the book before fishing and of course the catch return when fishing is finished.

Membership details for coarse section members subject to certain conditions.

We also have a “Young Angler Scheme” whereby members can, on a limited basis, take Guests up to the age of eighteen free of charge. Once again, either Mick or Martin will supply the details.

2025 season runs from 12th March until end of year, date to be confirmed for Lullingstone lake.  At Yorks Hill and on the river the season opens on 1st April, then the river will close on 30th September and Yorks Hill on 30th November.

For details of Work Parties etc please see Diary