ELM PARK HORNCHURCH AND DISTRICT ANGLING SOCIETY
Friendly Essex Fishing Club Near Brentwood
Family-friendly coarse fishing lakes, River Stour fishing, accessible swims and secure parking for members.
Elm Park & Hornchurch District Angling Society offers well-maintained club-owned lakes, River Stour fishing, secure parking, accessible swims and affordable memberships for adults, families, juniors and disabled anglers
Why join Elm Park Hornchurch & District Angling Society?
Established in 1936, Elm Park & Hornchurch District Angling Society is one of Essex’s long-running coarse fishing clubs.
Our waters are within reach of anglers from Hornchurch, Romford, Brentwood, Upminster, Harold Wood, Doddinghurst, Shenfield, Billericay, Epping, Chelmsford and Ongar.
Club-owned fisheries
EPHDAS owns three lakes and one River Stour stretch, with subscription money going back into these club waters. We also rent another stretch of the River Stour at Henny.
Family and junior friendly
Ideal for experienced anglers, families, juniors and people returning to fishing.
Accessible fishing
Accessible swims are available, including swims near parking at Doddinghurst.
Great value membership
Full, family, junior, disabled, senior, intermediate and associate river-only memberships are available.
Membership starts from just £15 for juniors, £45 for disabled adults, £55 for associate river-only membership, £90 for full membership, and £100 for family membership.
Family and Junior Fishing Welcome
Our waters are suitable for families, juniors and anglers developing their skills. Doddinghurst Lake is ideal for youngsters learning to fish, with silver fish close in and accessible swims near the car park.
New to the club?
Whether you are an experienced angler, returning to fishing, bringing a junior, or looking for peaceful coarse fishing near Brentwood, Elm Park & Hornchurch District Angling Society offers friendly, affordable membership and well-maintained club waters.
Members can fish our club-owned lakes, enjoy River Stour stretches, take part in friendly matches, buy guest day tickets, and access online permits and renewals.
Our Fisheries at a Glance
Fishery Best for
Doddinghurst Lake Juniors, mixed coarse fishing, accessible swims, secure parking
Mores Lane Fishery Carp, silvers, pleasure fishing, secure parking
River Stour Traditional river fishing, roach, pike, chub and perch
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Join Online?
Yes. Joining online is quick and easy. Click the button below to view membership options and join the club.
Do you offer junior membership?
Yes. Junior anglers are very welcome when accompanied by an adult.
A non-fishing membership is also available for adults who want to accompany a junior angler but do not wish to fish. This costs just £5 per year.
Click on the button below for the range of membership options.
Is family membership available?
Yes. Affordable family memberships are available, making it easier for parents, grandparents and juniors to fish together.
Click on the button below for more details.
Are there accessible swims?
All three of our lakes have accessible swims easily reachable from the car park.
Can members bring guests?
Yes. Members can buy guest day tickets in advance. Guest day tickets currently cost £7.
Click the button below to buy a day ticket.
What waters can members fish?
Members can fish our club-owned lakes and River Stour stretches, with options for pleasure fishing, matches, guest day tickets and permits.
Click below to explore our fisheries
Do you have a match section?
Yes. The club has a friendly and active match section.
Matches are fished on club waters and day ticket venues.
Click below to view the match calendar
News & Notices
There is always plenty happening at our fisheries, especially during the winter months when much of our maintenance work takes place.
Keep up to date with club news, rule changes, work parties, match updates and fishery notices.
Visit the News & Notices Page at the top of this home page for more information