Fishing lake
EssexCO5 8SE
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Location | Essex, East of England |
| Postcode | CO5 8SE |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency rod licence required, £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
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Found in the East of England, Fishing lake is a lake listed on GilledIt. Check the GilledIt app for live catch reports and conditions.
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Fishing lake: frequently asked questions
Yes, Fishing lake is a fishing venue in Essex (postcode CO5 8SE). Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.
On rivers in England and Wales the coarse-fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Most stillwaters and canals, including commercial fisheries, stay open all year, though individual venues set their own rules, so check before travelling.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Fishing lake. The licence is issued by the Environment Agency. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
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