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:
- Mobile: 07747 641 179
- Tel: 020 8808 1527
- Email: walthamstow.information@thameswater.co.uk
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 |



