Fleet Pond Nature Reserve SSSI

• Free parking (2.1m height restriction) No time restrictions
• Fleet Train Station car park - charges apply
• Signposted walks
  • Red (unsurfaced) 1km
  • Yellow (Unsurfaced) 3km
  • Blue (Unsurfaced) 4km
• Information boards
• Map and noticeboards
• Picnic area
• Benches
• Bins
• Fishing platforms - Fishing Season now CLOSED until 15 June 2022, you need a permit to fish at Fleet Pond 
• Viewing platforms

All group-led activities must contact the Education Ranger before they visit the site. Further information on organising educational visits can be found on our Education page. 

If you intend on pond dipping using your own equipment at Fleet Pond, please make sure you help us 'Stop the Spread'. Make sure you have contacted our Education Ranger before doing any pond dipping on Hart land.

Fishing is Suspended 17 August

Unfortunately, due to the current drought we are having to suspend fishing at Fleet Pond Nature Reserve, this is one of several measures we have put in place to help protect the countryside. Please see the news section of our website for further information. We hope this will only be for a short period of time, once we are advised fishing can commence again, we will let you know as soon as possible so you can get back out and enjoy this activity.

Please help us 'Stop the Spread', don't forget to check, clean and dry.

• Fishing and Boating Policy
• Regulamin korzystania z łodzi / Polish Boat policy and Byelaws
• Government Fishing Byelaws

Fleet Road A3013,
Fleet,
Closest postcode: GU51 2RT

View Fleet Pond destination on Google Maps

Fleet Pond is the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire and the nature reserve has 54.6 hectares (141 acres) of varied habitats. The pond itself occupies approximately half of this area. The surrounding land features heathland, woodland, reedbed and marsh, and is home for many species of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and wildflowers. Fleet Pond is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI.) There are several benches around the site and a designated picnic area near the car park.

The area is managed by the Hart District Council Countryside Ranger Service in partnership with the Fleet Pond Society which provides generous support to the Countryside Rangers as well as offering exciting volunteer opportunities for the local community.

Fleet Pond has been given a prestigious Green Flag Award.

Please keep dogs under close control.

• 30 August - The Sandy Bay board walk is being replaced. Please use this alternative route. The work will widen the boardwalk and add a 'passing point', this will make sight lines clearer and improve accessibility for site users.
• Find out more information about the Fleet Pond Corridor project here: www.hart.gov.uk/fleet-pond-corridor 
• Please be aware that access to this site maybe effect due to works being carried out by South East Water. Details can be found on South East Waters Webpage.
• No Events are currently scheduled for this site, visit the Guided walks and activities page for updates.
• If you are interested in helping out with volunteer tasks, visit the Volunteering page for more information.

Fleet Pond now has its very own interactive app thanks to the Fleet Pond Society. The app includes trails, a map, points of interest, a gallery and additional information. You can access the app on Apple or Android.

Apple Link to the Fleet Pond Society App

Android Link th the Fleet Pond Society App