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River Mole
There are 150 plus permanent pegs and members will tell you each peg has a shoal of Chub.  It's just that some shoals are larger than others. Chub are the predominant specie, and Roach and Dace are making a come back, a Christmas match being won with 25lbs of Roach from a stretch where they rarely show.   Get the water colour right and they appear from nowhere.
More anglers are targeting the Carp, Pike and Barbel, all of which run to double figures.  The river also has a large head of perch to 4lbs (average 1.8lbs), that seem to show surprisingly more in the summer, when the Minnows are active.   Trout, Crucians and Tench will put in an appearance.  Each section also holds a resident shoal of Bream. The river is one of the best kept secrets amongst Surrey anglers.

Castlefields Lake

This rectangular lake, depth 2' to 6', can accommodate 26 anglers on 2 metre square platforms. No fishing between platforms. It is naturally spring fed and water levels are also kept up when the River Mole has it's winter floods. The  species present include Chub and Dace  (from the river), Carp, Crucians, Roach, Skimmers, Tench and Perch. The latter three were introduced in 2005, and should provide good fishing in due course. 

Mill Pond Dorking

This venue, in the heart of Dorking is popular with the juniors in the summer whilst Mum goes shopping.  There are about ten swims available on the North Bank only. Small Roach are prolific and is an ideal venue for beginners and juniors. There are a couple of shoals of Bream to 3lbs and the odd Tench. This venue is rarely fished by the "experts"  and could throw up a surprise. 

Puddenhole Lake 

This lake holds the same types of fish as Castlefields, although perhaps not quite so prolific.  Large uncaught Roach can be targeted, as well as the traditional Stillwater species. The Carp grow to 10lbs.  The water responds well to a roving approach and is under fished by the membership.  An ideal water for those who prefer their own company.