Walsall Arboretum Lakes, Walsall

About This Fishery

Hatherton Lake is the centrepiece of Walsall Arboretum, a Grade II listed Victorian park opened in 1874 and set within 170 acres half a mile from Walsall town centre. The lake has a long fishing history and supports a variety of coarse fish. Day permits are available on the bank at GBP5, with fishing available all year round subject to seasonal restrictions.

Visit & Contact

01922 650465

Website

On Site

Café

Car Parking

Disabled Access

Toilets

Nearby Tackle Shops

Straight-line distance from this fishery

Ticket Prices

Subject to change — confirm with venue

Adult
Day Ticket

£5.00

The Waters

Select a water to view details, species & records Water details, species & records

Hatherton Lake

Victorian park lake, centrepiece of Walsall Arboretum. Mixed coarse fishery with carp, roach, perch, bream and pike. Fishing pegs available on request. White-clawed crayfish also recorded (1999). All fishing is catch and return.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Carp —

Perch —

Pike —

Roach —

Hatherton Lake

Victorian park lake, centrepiece of Walsall Arboretum. Mixed coarse fishery with carp, roach, perch, bream and pike. Fishing pegs available on request. White-clawed crayfish also recorded (1999). All fishing is catch and return.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Carp —

Perch —

Pike —

Roach —

Fishery Rules

Conduct

All fish to be returned - catch and release only
All litter, damaged tackle, broken lines and unused bait must be taken home
Show consideration to other park users and local residents

Access

Day permit must be purchased on the bank before fishing
Environment Agency rod licence required