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Fishing lakes across London
Showing 13 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.
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Always confirm tickets, booking rules, parking, public transport access and whether night fishing is allowed.
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Fishing lakes in London
13 fishing venues currently listed across
London.
London · Greater London · Southwark
Burgess Park Lake
Burgess Park Lake is an urban day-ticket coarse fishery in Southwark, stocked with carp, roach, tench and bream. Fishing is restricted to a clearly marked angling...
Carp
Roach
Tench
Bream
Coarse
Day ticket
London · London · Clapham
Clapham Common Fishing Ponds
Permit-controlled coarse fishing on Eagle Pond and Mount Pond at Clapham Common, the only Lambeth park where fishing is currently permitted.
Coarse
Permit required
London · London · Bexleyheath
Danson Lake
Council-managed coarse fishing lake in Danson Park with carp, dace, perch, roach, rudd and tench. Day permits are available to anglers holding a valid rod licence.
Carp
Dace
Perch
Roach
Rudd
Tench
London · London · Dagenham
Eastbrookend Country Park Fishing Lakes
Two day-ticket fishing lakes at Eastbrookend Country Park, managed by BARDAG Angling Association and stocked with a range of coarse fish and pike.
Carp
Tench
Bream
Roach
Rudd
Perch
London · London · Barkingside
Fairlop Waters
Fairlop Waters Country Park in Barkingside includes a dedicated coarse-angling lake with day, winter and season tickets available through Vision Redbridge Culture...
Carp
Coarse
Day ticket
Permit required
Season ticket
Winter ticket
London · London · Hampstead
Hampstead Heath Fishing Ponds
Hampstead Heath offers permit fishing on five designated ponds holding carp, bream, roach, rudd, tench, gudgeon, perch and pike. Anglers aged 13 and over need a H...
Carp
Bream
Roach
Rudd
Tench
Gudgeon
London · London · Hornchurch
Harrow Lodge Park Lake
Harrow Lodge Park contains a designated public fishing lake in Hornchurch. Anglers must hold an Environment Agency rod licence and comply with Havering's park bye...
Carp
Coarse
Permit required
Designated public fishing area
Environment Agency rod licence required
Park fishing rules apply
London · London · Leytonstone
Hollow Ponds
Hollow Ponds at Leyton Flats is one of the City of London Corporation's authorised Epping Forest fishing waters, with daytime angling subject to the forest closed...
Carp
Coarse
Public fishing
Rod licence required
Daytime fishing
Closed season
London · Greater London · Chingford
Picks Cottage Fishery Middle Doughnut Lake
Middle Doughnut Lake at Picks Cottage is a one-acre, 15-peg members-only specimen water containing carp from around 10lb to 20lb and Wels catfish reported between...
Catfish
Carp
Common carp
Mirror carp
Wels catfish
Day ticket
London · Greater London · Woodford Green
Redbridge Lakes
Fishing and conservation venue on the edge of London with parking, cafe, tackle shop and disabled facilities listed.
Carp
Coarse
Membership required
Guest tickets
London · London · Ruislip
Ruislip Lido
Ruislip Lido is a large public reservoir in west London where seasonal fishing is allowed from designated wooden platforms between 16 June and 14 March, with a va...
Carp
Coarse
Pike
Bream
Perch
Permit required
London · London · South Norwood
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 1...
Carp
Coarse
Bream
Tench
Roach
Perch
London · London · Walthamstow
Walthamstow Reservoirs
Walthamstow Fishery is London's largest reservoir-angling complex, offering coarse and fly fishing across multiple waters within Walthamstow Wetlands. Day and sea...
Carp
Coarse
Trout
Pike
Bream
Tench
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.
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.