Swallowfield Decoy Pond -Ticket Exchange

The Decoy Pond sits on the picturesque grounds of Swallowfield Park House, a 16th-century mansion.

The pond was restored to its former glory by members of Swallowfield Fishing Club in 2009 and the club now enjoys exclusive fishing rights. The Pond is approximately 1 acre in size and reaches depths up to 6 feet. It has 20 pegs, 3 of which are purpose-built for disabled access.

Reed beds line the banks and also form a reef at one end of the water. In the summer months, Lilly beds provide good features as do the two islands, one of which houses solar panels to power an aerator. There is also a purpose-built floating island.

To gain access to the decoy pond at Swallowfield fishing club purchase a free Swallowfied guest ticket in your TDFC Clubmate.

Once a guest ticket has been purchased on Clubmate you will receive an email confirmation that must be displayed in your car as it is also your parking permit. Please ensure you are able to show your booking to a bailiff. You can do this by displaying the ticket in your clubmate app, showing a copy of the email confirmation or a print out of your ticket. Failure to show your ticket may result in you being asked to leave the venue.

Your Guest Ticket does not include river fishing or night fishing. The Decoy Pond is a shared ticket with Swallowfield Fishing Club.

There are a maximum of 5 guest tickets per day. The pond was stocked in 2025 with 1-2lb tench and bream plus crucians and Rudd. Pike were removed from the pond and an otter fence surrounds its perimeter. Please make sure the gates are closed behind you.

The grounds of Swallowfield Park House are private and there is no access to the public. We ask our members to be respectful of the residents who often walk the grounds and to follow the designated route to the pond.

Parking

Enter the Swallowfield park grounds off Church Road (what3words ///digs.loving.harp). Make your way up the private lane and  park up at the top of the drive on the right hand side before the house. You must follow the footpath on the right hand side of the grounds. Please display a printout of your guest ticket in your car window as this is your parking permit.

Fishery Access

Via a path thats runs to the right and then behind the main house. Please ensure the otter fence gate is closed at all times.

Fishery Rules

All Swallowfield club rules apply to guests.
Please visit Swallowfield Fishing Club website for location and access.