A visitor angling in Epping Forest
Whether you are a first time fisherman or a seasoned angler, you can find peace and tranquility by the water's edge in Epping Forest. There are over 100 lakes and ponds in the Forest and you can fish in 24 of them, as long as you observe the fishing rules.
For a full list of the lakes and ponds in which fishing is permitted, please see the end of this page. You can find where they are on our Epping Forest Map (290KB).
The following rules apply when fishing in Epping Forest:
A visitor making use of our easy access fishing platforms
There are easy access fishing platforms at Earl's Path Pond, Hollow Pond and Connaught Water which allow disabled or less mobile anglers to get right up to the water’s edge.
For more information on accessibility, please see our Access for All page.
An Epping Forest Junior angling event
Every year, we organise junior angling training events that take place throughout the summer.
The cost is £5 per child, which helps towards the cost of the event.
These events need to be booked in advance by contacting The View, Tel 020 7332 1911. Parents and guardians need to stay and supervise children throughout the event. More information can be found on our events page.
Fish survey at Warren Pond
We manage the fish in our lakes and ponds in accordance with legislation and City of London policies.
Every year, we carry out a census of fish species on the 10 designated core angling ponds. The remaining 32 ponds with a sustainable fish population are surveyed once every four years where possible.
These surveys allow us to not only evaluate the stock levels, but also to establish which species of fish are present and the health of the fish population.
Are you a keen angler or are you interested in habitat management? You can help by volunteering!
We are also looking for experienced anglers who would like to be volunteer wardens.
You may fish in the following ponds and lakes during the open season, unless there is a sign prohibiting fishing.
You can find out more about our lakes and ponds on our wildlife pages or find where they are on our Epping Forest Map (290KB) or our where to go pages.