Fly fishing in London

There are probably more places to go fly fishing in Greater London than you think.
The reservoirs at Walthamstow, lakes in Halliford mere and the lake in Syon Park are stocked with brown and rainbow trout, while rivers and canals contain sea trout, trout, pike, perch, chub, roach, dace, bream, carp and other species. Better still, you can catch them all on a fly!

Walthamstow reservoirs

The reservoirs at Walthamstow in the Lea Valley are owned by Thames Water, and are operated as an fishery complex and nature reserve within easy reach of Central London.

Accsess
The entrance to the fishery is on the Forest Road opposite the Ferry Boat Inn, about halfway between Tottenham Hale and Blackhorse Road tube stations.
Postcode N17 9NH

Public Transport
Situated in Zone 3, the fishery is easy to reach on public transport.

Via London Underground: the Victoria Line goes to both Blackhorse Road and Tottenham Hale. The entrance is 10 minutes’ walk from either station.

By bus, the 123 and 230 routes stop outside the fishery, and the W4 stops 100 yards from the entrance.

Link: full info

Syon Park

Syon Park fishery is a beautiful small stillwater, situated in the peaceful grounds of Syon House, just across the River Thames from Kew Gardens. The 6 acre lake is regularly stocked with brown and rainbow trout from Albury averaging 2lb 8oz up to more than 10lb.

Access
Syon Park is only eight miles west of Marble Arch along the A4.

Adress: Brent Lea, Brentford, TW8 8JF

Link:  full info

If you are using public transport you can plan your journey HERE

Rivers and canals

London’s canals, rivers and even chalkstreams are relatively accessible for fly fishing, yet they are often unknown and ignored, and it is sometimes difficult to know where to start.
Contact me for more details of where to fish them, or visit the Wandle Piscators’ website for more information.

Don`t forget to buy your fishing Rod licence HERE or in any Post Office.