Site information
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.
- 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
- 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.
Where you'll find it
Fleet Road A3013,
Fleet,
Closest postcode: GU14 0LZ
View destination on Google Maps
Toxic Blue-Green Algae
Fleet Pond experiences blooms of Blue-Green Algae during the summer months. Please keep an eye out for any warnings on site. When it is present on site please stay out of the water and keep your dogs under control; do not let them enter the water. If your dog does go into the water, please seek immediate advice from a vet. Any questions please contact the Countryside team.
Management Plan
Fishing and boating policy
If you intend on fishing using your own equipment at Fleet Pond, please make sure you help us 'Stop the Spread'. Make sure you have contacted our Countryside team to acquire the correct licensing for any fishing before visiting the site.
- Fishing and Boating Policy
- Regulamin korzystania z łodzi / Polish Boat policy and Byelaws
- The fishing season is CLOSED
Wildlife
Top 10 species found at Fleet Pond:
- Adder
- Grass snake
- Slow worm
- Cuckoo
- Reed warbler
- Snipe
- Goldcrest
- Teal
- Common whitethroat
- Noctule bat
News and updates
- Fishing season is now CLOSED. As of 15/03/21
- No recreational events are being held during the current pandemic.
- If you are interested in helping out with volunteer tasks, visit the Hart Voluntary Action website or call them on 01252 627070.
App
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
