Walthamstow reservoirs permit information

Permit prices and other related information.

General information

  • All anglers fishing at Walthamstow reservoirs must possess a valid Environment Agency rod licence.
  • All coarse anglers must carry a landing net and an unhooking mat.
  • Adults must accompany children under 16. Children under 8 are not permitted.
  • Dogs and bicycles are not permitted in the reservoir complex.

Reservoirs opening times and fishing seasons

  • All reservoirs open at 7am and close 1 hour after sunset (7pm during winter).
  • The fly-fishing season on all reservoirs begins on the second Saturday in March and runs until 31 December.
  • East Warwick Reservoir season begins 1 September and runs until 31 May.
  • There is no close season on Lower and Higher Maynard's reservoirs. Season starts 1 March.
  • Number One, Two, Three and West Warwick reservoirs, and the Coppermill Stream season begins 16 June and runs until 15 March.

For further information please contact the ranger's office on:

Coarse fishing permits

Permit type Price
Two-rod day £10 (£8 concessions *)
Two-rod evening £5
Extra rod (third rod) £4
West Warwick Reservoir
Season £130
Half season £75
Maynard & Lockwood reservoirs
Season £150

Trout fishing permits

Permit type Price
Number Four & Number Five reservoirs
Six-fish £25 (£20 concessions *)
Four-fish £20 (£15 concessions *)
Two-fish £15 (£10 concessions *)
75 fish season £300
35 fish season top-up £150
East Warwick Reservoir
Walthamstow Fly Fisher's Club members season £180

 Walthamstow Fly Fisher's Club website

Other permits

Permit type Price
Birdwatching £10
Day visitor £1
Bird hide key £3

* Concessions available to OAPs over 65, and registered disabled.