Fleet Pond
Fleet Pond is the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire and the nature reserve has 141 acres of varied habitats
Location
Fleet Road A3013, Fleet
Closest postcode: GU51 2RT
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Features
Fleet Pond is the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire and the nature reserve has 141 acres of varied habitats. The surrounding land features heathland, woodland, reedbed and marsh, and is home to many species of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and wildflowers. Fleet Pond is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and holds a prestigious Green Flag Award.
The area is managed by our Countryside Ranger Service in partnership with Fleet Pond Society which provides support to the rangers as well as offering exciting volunteering opportunities for the local community.
Features include:
- 1km, 3km and 4km walks unsurfaced
- licenced fishing
Fishing at Fleet Pond
The fishing season is open at Fleet Pond from 16 June 2025 to 14 March 2026.
You will need:
- a rod licence from the Environment Agency
- a fishing permit from the Council
Children under 13 do not need an Environment Agency licence but you’ll need to get a junior licence for children aged between 13 and 16. Junior licences are free.
Apply for a fishing permit from the Council
Please read our Fishing and Boating policy for details of the regulations at Fleet Pond.
Please be aware the process time for fishing permits is between one and two weeks. Make sure you have your rod licence and fishing permit with you when you visit the site, ready to show the rangers when asked.
Fees for permits
To request a fishing permit, please complete the application form. You will need to upload a photo of your Environment Agency rod licence. Please make payment through our payment portal. Please select ‘More payments’, then ‘Countryside’ from the drop-down box and finally choose ‘Fleet Pond Fishing Permit’ from the second drop-down box. You will receive a confirmation email and sent your printable permit.
| Type of fee | 2025/2026 |
|---|---|
| Season boat permit | £38 |
| Season adult | £27 (16+) |
| Season family ticket | £31 (1 adult 2 children) |
| Season concessions | £14 (under 16, pensionable age and Blue Badge holders) |
| Day ticket | £9 |
Wildlife
Top 10 species found at Fleet Pond:
- adder
- grass snake
- slow worm
- cuckoo
- reed warbler
- snipe
- goldcrest
- teal
- common whitethroat
- noctule bat
Winter mindfulness walk
Enjoy our mindfulness walk at Fleet Pond.
Cows at Fleet Pond
Our cows are now in Woodlane Heath Grazing Zone 2 of the reserve.
Grazing Zone 3 at Fleet Pond Nature Reserve is temporarily closed.
This is to give the cattle some space, peace and quiet. Please use the path that bypasses this section for the time being. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Please adhere to the signage on site and ensure:
- all gates are closed
- dogs are kept under close control
- dog waste and litter are put in the bin
- cattle are not fed or touched
Emergency cattle contact number: 07366 344176