Fleet Pond

Fleet Pond is the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire and the nature reserve has 141 acres of varied habitats

Free parking
Buggy accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Signposted walks
Picnic area
Woodlands
Viewing platforms
Fishing

Location

Fleet Road A3013, Fleet
Closest postcode: GU51 2RT

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Features

Fleet Pond is the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire and the nature reserve has 141 acres of varied habitats. The surrounding land features heathland, woodland, reedbed and marsh, and is home to many species of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and wildflowers. Fleet Pond is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and holds a prestigious Green Flag Award.

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 volunteering opportunities for the local community.

Features include:

  • 1km, 3km and 4km walks unsurfaced
  • licenced fishing

Wildlife

Top 10 species found at Fleet Pond:

  • adder
  • grass snake
  • slow worm
  • cuckoo
  • reed warbler
  • snipe
  • goldcrest
  • teal
  • common whitethroat
  • noctule bat

Winter Mindfulness Walk

Enjoy our mindfulness walk at Fleet Pond.

Fishing and boat permits

The fishing season is now OPEN from 16 June to 14 March. 

Apply for a fishing permit

You will need a rod licence from the Environment Agency to fish at Fleet Pond. You will also need to complete the fishing permit application form to acquire one of the permits listed before visiting the site.

Make sure you have your rod licence and fishing permit with you when you visit the site, ready to show the rangers when asked.

Please read our Fishing and Boating policy for full details of the regulations at Fleet Pond.

Please be aware the process time for fishing permits is 1 - 2 weeks. 

Fees for permits

Type of fee 2023/2024 2024/2025
from 1 April 2024
 Season boat permit £36  £37
 Season adult £25 (16+)       £26 (16+)     
 Season family ticket £29 (1 adult 2 children)   £30 (1 adult 2 children) 
 Season concessions £13 (under 16, pensionable age and Blue Badge holders)  £14 (under 16, pensionable age and Blue Badge holders)
 Day ticket £9  £9