Fishing at Fermyn Woods Country Park

Fermyn Woods Country Parks big pit pond was formed as a result of sand quarrying and has a number of purpose made fishing platforms.

The stock of roach, rudd and carp, make it an ideal venue for young and beginner anglers. The pond is small and sheltered and is well suited to float fishing techniques.

Getting a ticket

Fishing is available on day tickets only. Coarse fishing day tickets are available from the big pit pond in Fermyn Woods Country Park.

Tickets must be purchased before you start fishing and are available at any time on a self serve basis from the ticket box next to the gents toilets.

Ticket prices

Day only ticket (Dawn to dusk) - £3
Under 16 years old - Free

A pay and display parking charge applies.

Fishery rules

These rules are intended to help you enjoy a good day's fishing without damaging the environment. Rangers regularly patrol Big Pit Pond, anyone railing to follow the roles will be asked to leave.

Fishing is by day a ticket only and these must be obtained in advance from the ticket box next to the gent's toilets
Due to the small size of the pond only 6 tickets a day are available and are sold on a first come first served basis
Fishing is permitted all year (no close season) between dawn and dusk
Anglers 12 years and older must carry a valid rod licence, which must be shown on request
Anglers under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult (person over the age of 18)
Anglers must not cut or trample bank side vegetation and only fish from pre-prepared swims
Anglers may fish from the disability access swim but must move if requested to do so by a disabled person
Anglers are permitted to fish with one rod only
Only barbless hooks are to be used
To protect water quality, the use of boilies and ground bait is not permitted and all spare bait taken away at the end of the day.
All fish caught must be returned to the water immediately and the use of keep nets is not allowed
Anglers are responsible for any litter in their swim, even if it is not their own. All litter, including bait and tackle, must be removed from the park. Litter encourages rats, which could introduce disease into the water.
Disabled anglers can make arrangements to park near the pond by arrangement with rangers