Fishing in Wandsworth

Where?

• Battersea Park lake fishing area
• Wandsworth Common lake - southern basin
• Tooting Common main lake

When?

The fishing season runs from 16 June to 14 March inclusive.

How to get a fishing permit

In order to fish in any of the above three waters you must have a Wandsworth Council Fishing Permit. If you are aged 12 or over, it's a national requirement that you also have an Environment Agency rod licence.
To get a fishing permit for our lakes please write to us at:

Please enclose:

• a photocopy of your current Environment Agency rod licence (note that if you are old enough to be required to hold a rod licence, we will not issue a council permit without proof of rod licence)
• a cheque made payable to Wandsworth Council for the correct amount
• Two passport sized photos

And, if applying for a concessionary price, please also include:

• proof of age for the junior or senior concessions, or
• proof of disability for the disability concession

Download an application form, and terms and conditions.

Ages and prices

From June 2012 to March 2013 season, the prices are:

• adult £80 per season
• senior (age 65 and over) £58.50
• junior (age under 16) £42.50
• people with disabilities £42.50

Rod licences

Get information on Environment Agency rod licences or call 08708 506506 or ask at your local post office.