Hampstead Heath Fishing Ponds
One guide record for Highgate Men’s, Model Boating, Hampstead No. 2, Viaduct and Vale of Health ponds.
Venue information
- Location
- Hampstead Heath
- Address
- Hampstead Heath, London NW3 Verified
- Access
- City of London permit plus EA rod licence covers five named ponds.
- Operator
- City of London Corporation
- Opening information
- Season 16 June–14 March; local pond restrictions apply and under-16 night fishing requires adult supervision.
- Ticket information
- 2026 permit £30 adult or £18 concession.
Map position
Representative central point among five separately located fishable ponds; consult the City of London map for the selected pond.
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
Maximum three rods. No lures, barbed hooks, bait boats, livebait, nuts, braid, keepnets or wading. Suitable net, mat, disgorger and forceps required; return fish quickly.
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