Burgess Park Lake, London

About This Fishery

A well-stocked public park lake in Burgess Park, one of South London's largest parks, offering urban coarse fishing with carp, roach, tench and bream. Day tickets are booked in advance via the Catch app or website. Fishing is in a clearly defined angling zone; the other half of the lake is a protected wildlife habitat area.

Visit & Contact

020 7525 1065

Website

On Site

Car Parking

Disabled Access

Toilets

Nearby Tackle Shops

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Ticket Prices

Subject to change — confirm with venue

Adult
Day Ticket
1 rod

£4.00

Adult
Day Ticket
2 rods

£8.00

The Waters

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Burgess Park Lake

Public park lake in a 46-hectare park. Designated angling zone covers approximately half the lake; the remainder is a protected wildlife habitat area where fishing is not permitted. Part of Burgess Park, a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC).

Species & Weights

Bream —

Carp —

Roach —

Tench —

Burgess Park Lake

Public park lake in a 46-hectare park. Designated angling zone covers approximately half the lake; the remainder is a protected wildlife habitat area where fishing is not permitted. Part of Burgess Park, a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC).

Species & Weights

Bream —

Carp —

Roach —

Tench —

Fishery Rules

Tackle

All anglers must use an unhooking mat and carry a carp care kit at all times.
Landing nets must be a minimum of 36 inches in diameter and must be dry before placing into the lake.
Maximum of three rods (with appropriate valid rod licences).
No keepnets.

Bait

Tiger nuts are the only nut bait permitted.

Conduct

All fish are the property of Southwark Council and must be returned promptly to the swim where caught.
Baited rods must not be left unattended. Unattended equipment will be removed as lost property, stored at the Park Office for one month and then disposed of.
No littering. No BBQs, cooking stoves or naked flames.
Noise must be kept to a minimum at all times.

Access

A valid Environment Agency Rod Licence must be held and carried whilst angling. Receipt confirming day ticket purchase must also be shown on request.
Angling only in the designated part of the lake and on clearly defined swims. Fishing in the wildlife habitat area is not permitted.
Junior anglers aged 12–16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Safety

No boats or dinghies on the lake. No swimming, bathing or sub-aqua.