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Hertfordshire fishing lakes
Showing 18 fishing lakes currently listed for Hertfordshire.
Fishing lakes in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a strong county for coarse fishing, carp lakes, club waters and day ticket venues, especially around St Albans, Watford, Ware, Welwyn Garden City, Broxbourne, Rickmansworth and Redbourn. Use the venue listings below to compare species, access type, facilities and official links before planning a session.
Good for carp anglers
Look for waters with carp, specimen carp, night fishing or booking options before travelling.
Good for day tickets
Several Hertfordshire venues offer public access, but rules, opening times and payment methods can change.
Check before you go
Confirm bait rules, keepnet rules, fishery opening times, parking and whether booking is needed.
East of England · Hertfordshire · St Albans
Albans Lakes
View details for Albans Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Match
Catfish
Day ticket
Match fishing
East of England · Hertfordshire · Rickmansworth
Batchworth Lake at Rickmansworth Aquadrome
View details for Batchworth Lake at Rickmansworth Aquadrome, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Pike
Chub
Barbel
Check local rules
East of England · Hertfordshire · Croxley Green
Cassiobury Farm & Fishery
View details for Cassiobury Farm & Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Day ticket
Booking advised
East of England · Hertfordshire · Stevenage
Fairlands Valley Park
View details for Fairlands Valley Park, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Chub
Barbel
Roach
Rudd
Tench
East of England · Hertfordshire · Welwyn Garden City
Holwell Hyde Lake
View details for Holwell Hyde Lake, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Day ticket
Night fishing
East of England · Hertfordshire · Northaw
Hook Lake Carp Syndicate
View details for Hook Lake Carp Syndicate, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Syndicate
Membership required
East of England · Hertfordshire · Kings Langley
Kings Langley Angling Society Lake
View details for Kings Langley Angling Society Lake, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Club water
Membership required
East of England · Hertfordshire · Wormley
Kings Weir Fishery
View details for Kings Weir Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Barbel
Chub
Bream
Dace
Roach
Pike
East of England · Hertfordshire · Cheshunt
Lee Valley Fisheries - Bowyers Water
View details for Lee Valley Fisheries - Bowyers Water, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Permit required
Membership required
East of England · Hertfordshire · Cheshunt
Lee Valley Fisheries - North Met Pit
View details for Lee Valley Fisheries - North Met Pit, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Permit required
Membership required
East of England · Hertfordshire · Stanstead Abbotts
Lee Valley Fisheries - Stanstead Innings
View details for Lee Valley Fisheries - Stanstead Innings, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Permit required
Membership required
East of England · Hertfordshire · Royston
Nash Lakes - Royston Lakes
View details for Nash Lakes - Royston Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Predator
Day ticket
Night fishing
Predator ticket
Booking required
East of England · Hertfordshire · St Albans
Redbournbury Fishery
View details for Redbournbury Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Trout
Coarse
Carp
Day ticket
Catch and release
East of England · Hertfordshire · Ware
Rib Valley Fishing Lakes
View details for Rib Valley Fishing Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Trout
Day ticket
Booking advised
East of England · Hertfordshire · Bishop’s Stortford
Southern Country Park Lake
View details for Southern Country Park Lake, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Permit required
Club water
East of England · Hertfordshire · Welwyn Garden City
Stanborough Lake
View details for Stanborough Lake, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Chub
Roach
Rudd
Perch
East of England · Hertfordshire · Ware
Tumbling Bay Lake
View details for Tumbling Bay Lake, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Tench
Perch
Bream
Pike
Coarse
East of England · Hertfordshire · Wormley / Broxbourne
Ware Angling Club - Turnford Consortium
View details for Ware Angling Club - Turnford Consortium, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Pike
Bream
Tench
Roach
Rudd
Local tackle shops near Hertfordshire fisheries
Need bait, terminal tackle, nets, day-ticket essentials or last-minute bits before a session? These local and nearby tackle shops may be useful when fishing around Hertfordshire. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.
Verulam Angling
St Albans tackle and bait shop, useful for anglers fishing around St Albans, Redbourn and nearby waters.
- Area: St Albans
- Address: 219 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4SY
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The Tackle Shack
Hemel Hempstead tackle shop with bait and general angling supplies.
- Area: Hemel Hempstead
- Address: 4 The Queens Square, Adeyfield, HP2 4ES
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Rib Valley Angling
Useful for anglers fishing around Ware, Hertford and the Rib Valley area.
- Area: Ware
- Good for: Fly, carp, predator, match and coarse fishing supplies
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Johnson Ross Tackle
Specialist carp tackle supplier based in Hoddesdon.
- Area: Hoddesdon
- Address: 3-9 Amwell Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8TP
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Longs Bait and Tackle
Local bait and tackle shop in Chipperfield, handy for anglers around Kings Langley, Hemel Hempstead and nearby fisheries.
- Area: Chipperfield
- Address: Unit 1, Chipperfield Business Park, Tower Hill, WD4 9LH
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World of Water Angling
Angling section with rods, reels, bait, luggage, clothing and other fishing supplies.
- Area: Hunton Bridge / Kings Langley
- Address: Hempstead Road, Hunton Bridge, WD4 8QG
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Albans Lakes Tackle Shop
On-site tackle shop at Albans Lakes, useful if fishing that complex.
- Area: St Albans
- Address: North Orbital Road, St Albans, AL4 0RY
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Hertfordshire fishing lakes FAQ
Do I need a rod licence to fish in Hertfordshire?
In most cases, yes. You normally need a valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence for freshwater fishing in England. You may also need a day ticket, club ticket or fishery permission.
Are there day ticket fishing lakes in Hertfordshire?
Yes, Hertfordshire has a mix of commercial fisheries, club waters and day ticket venues. Always check the latest access rules with the venue before travelling.
What should I check before visiting a Hertfordshire fishery?
Check opening times, booking requirements, payment method, bait restrictions, hook rules, landing net requirements, parking, toilets and whether night fishing is allowed.
Can I suggest an update for a Hertfordshire venue?
Yes. If a listing needs correcting or you know a Hertfordshire fishing lake that should be added, use the Add a Lake page and send the details for review.