Fishing in Southwark: waters near you
12 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Southwark, plus 1 river stretches across Greater London. Closest first.
The lowdown on Southwark waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Southwark, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Burgess Park Lake (about 1 mile), Hertford Union Canal (about 3 miles) and Regent’s Canal (about 4 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, roach, tench, bream, pike, perch, rudd, trout on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Greater London has 1 checked river stretches with who holds the rights, how to get a ticket or club book, and live river levels. Rivers fish to their own rhythm, so check the level before you set off.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Southwark, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Southwark
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Fisheries near Southwark
Southwark
Burgess Park Lake
Burgess Park Lake
Southwark · 1 lakes on site
Burgess Park Lake in Greater London. How you get on isn't confirmed yet. Check the access and rules before heading out.
65%Hertford Union Canal
London · 1 lakes on site
Hertford Union Canal is a compact, urban Waterway Wanderers stretch linking the Regent’s Canal with the Lee Navigation. It’s a year-round towpath option for roach, perch, bream, tench, carp and pike, with a permit rather than day-ticket setup.
62%Regent’s Canal
London · 1 lakes on site
A proper urban canal stretch running roughly 9 miles from Little Venice to Limehouse Basin. It is covered by the annual Waterway Wanderers permit, with plenty of moving water, towpath swims and the usual London canal mix of bream, perch, pike, roach and carp.
77%Walthamstow Reservoirs
Walthamstow · 6 lakes on site
Walthamstow Reservoirs is a cracking London fishery with coarse waters, fly waters and some properly big reported fish. Handy for day tickets, evening sessions and night fishing, with free parking at Walthamstow Wetlands.
Barkingside
Fairlop Waters Country Park
Fairlop Waters Country Park
Barkingside · 1 lakes on site
Fairlop Waters Country Park in London. How you get on isn't confirmed yet. Check the access and rules before heading out.
64%Grand Union Canal – Brentford Stretch
Brentford · 1 lakes on site
A short, urban Grand Union Canal stretch running between Clitheroe Lock No. 99 and Thames Lock No. 101. It is covered by the Waterway Wanderers permit, with carp, bream and general coarse fishing in the mix.
Dagenham
Eastbrookend Country Park
Eastbrookend Country Park
Dagenham · 3 lakes on site
Eastbrookend Country Park in London. How you get on isn't confirmed yet. Check the access and rules before heading out.
Dartford
Brooklands Lake
Brooklands Lake
Dartford · 4 lakes on site
Brooklands Lake is a DDAPS day-ticket gravel-pit complex beside Princes Road, south of Dartford. Four named waters, proper mixed fishing and night tickets make it a handy Kent option for a day out or a longer session.
75%Fishers Green Complex
Waltham Abbey · 6 lakes on site
Fishers Green Complex is a cracking mixed coarse venue around Waltham Abbey, with river, channel and big stillwater options inside Lee Valley Regional Park. Access is controlled by the Fishers Green Consortium through member clubs, so sort the right ticket before packing the rods.
77%Holyfield Lake
Waltham Abbey · 4 lakes on site
Holyfield Fisheries Carp Lakes gives you proper choice around Waltham Abbey: specimen carp in Bottom Lake, a busier all-round Top Lake, Match Lake for mixed fishing and a stretch of the relief channel. Day tickets are pre-book only, with memberships and night fishing available under the fishery’s booking rules.
Cheshunt
Cheshunt North Metropolitan Pit
Cheshunt North Metropolitan Pit
Cheshunt · 2 lakes on site
Cheshunt North Metropolitan Pit is a proper mature gravel-pit syndicate near Cheshunt and Waltham Cross. Big water, clever features and carp reportedly over 50 lb — but you’ll need membership or a season permit, not a casual day ticket.
Dartford
Horton Kirby Angling Club Lakes
Horton Kirby Angling Club Lakes
Dartford · 4 lakes on site
Horton Kirby is DDAPS’s members-only venue in Dartford, with four named lakes and a section of the River Darent. There’s proper variety here, from 30lb-plus carp and big tench to pike, bream, perch and roach.