Fishing
Fishing at Black Park
Black Park lake offers iconic scenic views and great fishing opportunities for beginners. Just 100 metres from the car park, it’s easily accessible from footpaths with several benches.
The footpaths are very busy during weekends and peak periods and this will limit casting for anglers.
Annual permits and day tickets
You can fish at Black Park during the open season by purchasing an annual permit or day ticket. Fishing is only permitted within car park opening hours (8am to seasonal closing time daily).
Day tickets and annual permits run from 16 June 2025 to 14 March 2026 and are available to purchase below.
Annual permit: Adult £78.17 / Concession £58.67
Day ticket: From £6.69
Fish found at Black Park lake
Black Park Lake is not a stocked lake. The most common types of fish found at the lake are smaller fish such as Rudd and Roach along with Pike. Pike are tricky to catch requiring a dedicated specialist approach.
Closed season
Black Park operates a yearly closed season from 15 March to 15 June.
Fishing rules
Fishing at Denham Country Park
Denham Country Park is only a stone’s throw away from the busy M40, yet a tranquil fishing spot can be found on the River Colne, where Dace, Roach, Chub and Barbel can be found.
Uxbridge Rovers Angling and Conservation Society lease the section of the River Colne that flows through Denham Country Park.
Fishing is by season ticket only, available from Uxbridge Rovers Angling and Conservation Society.
Public fishing is not permitted on River Misbourne.
Fishing at Thorney Country Park
The British Carp Study Group lease the lake at Thorney Park, so fishing is only available to their members.
Fishing at Langley Park Country Park
Langley Park lake is not located within the Country Park's boundaries. Therefore, public fishing is not permitted at Langley Park lake.