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Showing 12 fishing lakes currently listed for London.
Fishing lakes in London
London has a surprisingly varied mix of urban coarse fishing, reservoir fishing, park lakes and permit waters. Popular areas include Walthamstow, Hampstead, Ilford, Chingford and the Lea Valley. Use the listings below to compare species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.
Urban coarse fishing
London waters often have extra rules around permits, opening times, rod licences, landing nets and unhooking mats.
Reservoir venues
Walthamstow and other reservoir venues can offer excellent fishing, but access and ticket rules must be checked first.
Check before you go
London venues can have seasonal closures, restricted banks, parking limits and public park rules.
London · London · Beckton
Beckton District Park North Lake
View details for Beckton District Park North Lake, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Permit required
London · London · Hendon
Brent Reservoir Welsh Harp
View details for Brent Reservoir Welsh Harp, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Pike
Permit required
Club water
London · London · Barkingside
Fairlop Waters
View details for Fairlop Waters, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Day ticket
Permit required
London · London · Ilford
Fairlop Waters Angling Lake
View details for Fairlop Waters Angling Lake, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Roach
Bream
Perch
Pike
Day ticket
London · London · Hampstead
Hampstead Heath Fishing Ponds
View details for Hampstead Heath Fishing Ponds, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Bream
Roach
Rudd
Tench
Gudgeon
London · London · Hampstead
Hampstead Heath Ponds
View details for Hampstead Heath Ponds, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Permit required
Club water
London · London · Hornchurch
Harrow Lodge Park Lake
View details for Harrow Lodge Park Lake, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Permit required
London · London · Leytonstone
Hollow Ponds
View details for Hollow Ponds, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Permit required
London · London · Ruislip
Ruislip Lido
View details for Ruislip Lido, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Pike
Permit required
Club water
London · London · South Norwood
South Norwood Lake
View details for South Norwood Lake, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Permit required
Club water
London · London · Walthamstow
Walthamstow Reservoirs
View details for Walthamstow Reservoirs, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Carp
Coarse
Trout
Pike
Bream
Chub
London · London · Walthamstow
Walthamstow Wetlands Reservoirs
View details for Walthamstow Wetlands Reservoirs, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.
Trout
Carp
Coarse
Day ticket
Permit required
Local tackle shops near London fisheries
Need bait, hooks, feeders, line, nets or last-minute session gear? These London and near-London tackle shops may be useful before fishing local waters. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.
Angling Direct Waltham Cross
Useful for anglers fishing the Lea Valley, Walthamstow, Cheshunt and north London waters.
- Area: Waltham Cross / Lea Valley
- Address: Unit 4, Eleanor Estate, Trust Road, EN8 7HF
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Angling Direct Slough
Useful for anglers around west London, Colne Valley, Slough and Buckinghamshire borders.
- Area: Slough / West London
- Address: Buckingham Avenue, Slough Trading Estate, SL1 4QA
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London fishing lakes FAQ
Do I need a rod licence to fish in London?
In most cases, yes. You normally need a valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence for freshwater fishing in England, plus any venue ticket, permit or membership required by the fishery.
Are there day ticket fishing lakes in London?
Yes, but many London waters are permit-based, club-run, council-managed or have restricted access. Always check the latest rules before travelling.
What should I check before fishing in London?
Check rod licence requirements, permit rules, closed seasons, opening times, parking, public transport access, landing net rules, unhooking mat rules and whether night fishing is allowed.