UK pond finder

Fishing ponds near me

There are 286 named ponds and pools in the GilledIt UK directory, from farm ponds and club pools to village waters you can walk to. Use the finder to see mapped waters near you, then browse the ponds below with species and prices where the venue publishes them.

Last reviewed 24 July 2026 · counts update with the directory

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Ponds and pools

UK fishing ponds

286 named ponds and pools are mapped in the directory. The venues with the most published detail appear first; use the finder above for the closest to you.

Pond fishing questions

Use the finder above: share your location or type a postcode and it lists the closest venues from the full directory, including the 286 named ponds and pools on this page. Most UK anglers are within a short drive of several small stillwaters.

It depends who controls the water. Commercial pools sell day tickets on the bank or online, club ponds need a membership book, and council or estate ponds vary from free fishing to no fishing at all. The venue pages linked here show what each water publishes; if nothing is listed, ask locally before casting.

Yes, in England and Wales you need an Environment Agency rod licence for any freshwater fishing, even a farm pond: £36.80 a year or £7.30 for a day (2026 prices). Under 13s fish free and 13 to 16 year olds need a free junior licence.

Typical pond stock is carp, roach, rudd, perch, tench, bream and crucian carp. Commercial pools lean heavily on carp and F1 hybrids because they feed in most conditions. The species line on each venue card shows what that pond lists where the fishery publishes it.

A simple float setup catches on almost any pond: a light waggler rod or whip, 4lb line, a small hook and maggots or sweetcorn. It is the cheapest way into fishing and ideal for kids. For the bigger carp in commercial pools, step up to a feeder rod or a method feeder with 8lb line.

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