Fishing at Black Park (2025-26)
Black Park lake offers iconic scenic views and great fishing opportunities. Just 100 metres from the car park, it’s easily accessible with several benches, a surrounding path and an accessible fishing bay near the nature reserve.
Annual permits and day tickets
Fishing at Black Park is by annual permit or day ticket only during car park opening hours (8am to seasonal closing time daily).
Annual permit holders also benefit from access to a permit holder only fishing area.
Day tickets and annual permits run from 16 June 2025 to 14 March 2026 and are available to purchase online.
Closed season
Black Park operates a closed season from 15 March to 15 June.
Fishing rules
View our fishing rules.
To book
Annual Permit: Adult £78.17 / Concession £58.67*
Day ticket: From £6.69
* Concession rates are available to those over 65 years, between 12 and 17, or blue badge holders. We do not charge for under 12’s however the responsible adult must purchase an annual pass, along with a valid rod licence.
View more information and buy an annual permit below.
Check availability and buy a day ticket below.