Harrold–Odell Country Park
Council-managed fishing on the 35-acre Grebe Lake, smaller Kingfisher Lake and a permitted stretch of the River Great Ouse.
Venue information
- Location
- Harrold and Odell
- Address
- Harrold–Odell Country Park, Carlton Road, Harrold, Bedfordshire MK43 7DS Verified
- Access
- Bedford Borough Council season permit only; no single-day tickets. Fishing is restricted to signed waters and banks.
- Operator
- Bedford Borough Council
- Opening information
- Fishing season 16 June 2026–14 March 2027. Park access and permitted fishing areas are shown locally.
- Ticket information
- 2026/27 season: £52.80 adult day-only or £82.10 adult day/night; concession, junior and OAP permits are cheaper.
Map position
Mapped point on Grebe Lake within Harrold–Odell Country Park; fishing also covers Kingfisher Lake and permitted River Great Ouse banks.
Recorded fish species
FishMap lists the following species for this location. Seasonal peaks are planning indices rather than live catch rates or guarantees.
Access and fishing rules
Council season permit and EA rod licence required. Catch-and-release only; no keepnets, livebait, floating bait, pre-baiting, nuts or bait boats. Only established signed swims may be used and some park waters are closed to fishing.
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- Information reviewed: 6 October 2026
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