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South Norwood Lake

South Norwood Lake is Croydon's only council-authorised fishing water. Day and season permits are available for coarse fishing from designated platforms between 16 June and 15 March.

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About South Norwood Lake

The urban lake lies within South Norwood Lake and Grounds and is shared with wildlife, walkers and sailing activities. Current 2026 rules permit fishing from dawn until dusk only, with no overnight stays or camping equipment. Anglers may use a maximum of two rods and must carry a landing net and unhooking mat. Barbed hooks, keepnets, live baiting, bait boats, fires and barbecues are prohibited. Under-sixteens require adult supervision.

Region
London
County
London
Town or area
South Norwood
Contact number
020 8726 6900
Species
Carp, Coarse, Bream, Tench, Roach, Perch, Pike
Access
Permit required, Club water, Council day permit, Council season permit, Environment Agency rod licence required, Designated platforms only, Season runs 16 June to 15 March
Facilities
Parking, Family friendly, Public park, Fishing platforms, Lakeside paths, Playground, Sports facilities, Sailing club
Carp Coarse Bream Tench Roach Perch Pike Permit required Club water Council day permit Council season permit Environment Agency rod licence required Designated platforms only Season runs 16 June to 15 March Parking Family friendly Public park Fishing platforms Lakeside paths Playground Sports facilities Sailing club

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South Norwood Lake venue rules

Fishing is dawn to dusk from designated platforms only. A valid council permit and rod licence are required. Use no more than two rods, barbless hooks, a landing net and an unhooking mat.