Fleet Pond
Fleet Pond is the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire and the nature reserve has 141 acres of varied habitats
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 our Countryside Ranger Service in partnership with Fleet Pond Society which provides support to the rangers as well as offering exciting volunteering opportunities for the local community.
Features include:
- 1km, 3km and 4km walks unsurfaced
- licenced fishing
Fishing at Fleet Pond
The fishing season is now closed. The season will resume on Monday 16 June. It is illegal to fish at this site during this time. Please read our Fishing and Boating policy for details of the regulations at Fleet Pond.
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.
Cows at Fleet Pond
Our cows are now in Woodlane Heath Grazing Zone 2 of the reserve.
Grazing Zone 3 at Fleet Pond Nature Reserve is temporarily closed.
This is to give the cattle some space, peace and quiet. Please use the path that bypasses this section for the time being. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Please adhere to the signage on site and ensure:
- all gates are closed
- dogs are kept under close control
- dog waste and litter are put in the bin
- cattle are not fed or touched
Emergency cattle contact number: 07366 344176