London fishing lakes

Showing 12 fishing lakes currently listed for London.

Fishing lakes in London

London is a bit different to most regions because it works like both a region and a county-style fishing area. You will find a mix of urban reservoirs, park lakes, permit waters, club waters and nearby border venues around places like Walthamstow, Hampstead Heath, Fairlop, Chingford and the Lea Valley.

Urban fishing Expect stricter rules around permits, opening times, closed seasons, landing nets, unhooking mats and public park access.

Good nearby options Many London anglers also fish nearby Hertfordshire, Essex, Surrey and Buckinghamshire venues.

Check before travelling Always confirm tickets, booking rules, parking, public transport access and whether night fishing is allowed.

Carp venues Pike venues Coarse venues Nearby Hertfordshire Nearby Essex Day ticket advice

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

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London · Greater London · Southwark Burgess Park Lake View details for Burgess Park Lake, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Roach Tench Bream Coarse Day ticket

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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 Season ticket Winter ticket

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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

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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

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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 Designated public fishing area Environment Agency rod licence required Park fishing rules apply

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London · London · Leytonstone Hollow Ponds View details for Hollow Ponds, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Public fishing Rod licence required Daytime fishing Closed season

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London · Greater London · Chingford Picks Cottage Fishery Middle Doughnut Lake View details for Picks Cottage Fishery Middle Doughnut Lake, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Catfish Carp Common carp Mirror carp Wels catfish Day ticket

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London · Greater London · Woodford Green Redbridge Lakes View details for Redbridge Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Membership required Guest tickets

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London · London · Ruislip Ruislip Lido View details for Ruislip Lido, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Pike Bream Perch Permit required

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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 Bream Tench Roach Perch

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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 Tench

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Popular London fishing areas

These are useful starting points for anglers looking around London. Always check the latest venue rules before travelling.

Walthamstow Reservoirs

Large London reservoir fishery with coarse and fly fishing options.

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Hampstead Heath Fishing Ponds

North London park fishing with permitted ponds and seasonal rules.

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Fairlop Waters Angling Lake

East London country park style fishing with carp and mixed coarse species.

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Picks Cottage Fishery

Chingford area fishery with carp and catfish interest.

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Fishing near London

If London venues are booked, busy or permit-only, these nearby county pages are good alternatives.

Hertfordshire Good for carp, coarse fishing, club waters and day ticket venues north of London. Essex Useful for commercial carp lakes, coarse fisheries and catfish venues east of London. Surrey Good for day ticket carp fisheries and larger booked-session waters south west of London. Buckinghamshire Good for Milton Keynes waters, carp lakes and fisheries west of London.

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 venue rules before travelling.

What should I check before fishing in London?

Check rod licence requirements, permits, opening times, closed seasons, public park rules, parking, public transport access, bait rules, landing net rules and whether night fishing is allowed.

Where else can I fish near London?

Nearby counties such as Hertfordshire, Essex, Surrey and Buckinghamshire have strong fishing options and are often easier for day ticket carp and coarse fishing sessions.