Fishing

Fishing Rules and Regulations

• Day tickets must be purchased from Danson Park Adventures
• The ticket holder must possess a current rod licence from the Environment Agency
• Misuse of a slingshot will not be tolerated
• Bait Boats are not permitted on Danson Park Lake
• Wading, Paddling or Swimming is not permitted at any time in Danson Park Lake
• Fishing is only allowed from dawn to dusk. No night fishing allowed
• Closed Season is 15 March to 15 June. Reopens 16 June.
• Anglers may not under any circumstances cast past the boundary line marked with orange marks
• Fishing is only allowed on the south bank (nearest the A2) from the island to the Dam. Fishing is prohibited from all other banks, including boats
• Anglers must appreciate that members of the public, dogs and boats have a right of access to the lake edge
• All fish caught must be immediately returned to the water with as little damage as possible
• No keep nets allowed
• The ticket holder must show any catch on demand to any London Borough of Bexley and/or Environment Agency Staff.
• Anglers must not organise or encourage any fishing competition at Danson Park Lake, unless agreed beforehand with the London Borough of Bexley
• The Council reserves to themselves the absolute right to withdraw a ticket for any reason of failure to observe any of these rules and regulations, or by reason of misconduct whilst visiting Danson Park
• The Council reserve the right to refuse to issue a ticket to anyone without assigning any reason for such refusal