Parks and countryside 

There are several places within the borough where fishing is permitted. Before planning a fishing trip here is some useful information:

• You will need an Environment Agency rod licence before you can fish anywhere in the UK. It is against the law to fish without one and a maximum fine of £2,500 can be imposed
• If you want to fish with more than 2 rods, you require 2 rod licences
• A rod licence can be obtained from your local post office or via the internet from the Environment Agency
• It is your responsibility to check that fishing is permitted where you are planning to visit. If you are found to be fishing in a prohibited area you can be prosecuted for poaching and a breach of the local bye laws
• To fish in the borough you must have the following:
  • Barbless hooks
  • A landing net
  • An unhooking mat

There are 2 different types of fishery in the borough, membership only lakes and day ticket fisheries.

Here is a list of the places where fishing is permitted on a day ticket basis and contact details for enquiries.

Tom Thumb Lake - Eastbrookend Country Park
This 0.7 hectare day-ticket fishery officially re-opened in July 2008 and is the first of its kind in the borough to offer fully accessible angling opportunities for novice and young fisherman.

The lake has had facilities put in place to make it easier for young people and people with disabilities to use the site. The lake has benefited from a new path, fishing platforms and aquatic planting.

It has been stocked with a variety of fish including Crucian Carp, Tench and Rudd. Reeds and lilies have also been planted to provide spawning areas for fish, with floating reed islands providing protection from birds visiting the lake.

Tickets are issued on bank by a bailiff at a cost of £4 per rod (no concessions).

For further details please contact Jim Stoyles (Bardag Angling Society) on 07866 642 892.

How to get there:
The nearest tube station is Dagenham East, then get on the 174 bus.

Eastbrook Pond - Eastbrookend Country Park
This lake is a mature gravel pit covering an area of 2.4 hectares and there are 3 small islands present.

The lake is managed on a day-ticket basis by Bardag Angling Society and offers predominately carp fishing. The lake has recently benefited from the addition of formal angling pegs around the lake.

Tickets are issued on the bank by a bailiff at a cost of £6 per rod or £10 for 2 rods (no concessions).

For further details please contact Jim Stoyles (Bardag Angling Society) on 07866 642 892.

How to get there:
The nearest tube station is Dagenham East, then get on the 174 bus.

Chase Waters - Eastbrookend Country Park
This lake is a mature gravel pit covering an area of 3.6 hectares and there are 2 small islands present towards the eastern bank.

The lake is managed on a day-ticket basis by Bardag Angling Society and is stocked with a mixture of carp, bream, tench and pike. There are some formal angling pegs around the lake.

Tickets are issued on the bank by a bailiff at a cost of £4 per rod (no concessions).

For further details please contact Jim Stoyles (Bardag Angling Society) on 07866 642 892.

How to get there:
The nearest tube station is Dagenham East, then get on the 174 bus.

Valence Moat - Valence House Grounds
Valence Moat is the remaining section of a former moat that was associated with Valence House. The moat forms an L-shape that covers an area of 0.31 hectares with 2 small islands.

The moat currently provides a popular day-ticket angling amenity, particularly with young anglers, and is controlled by Becmain Angling Club. There are no formal angling pegs around the lake.

Tickets are issued on the bank by a bailiff at a cost of £3 per rod for adults and £2 a rod for Juniors/OAP's.

For further details please contact Peter Cheeseman (Becmain Angling Club - Fishery Bailiff) on 01708 741 906.

How to get there:
The nearest train station is Chadwell Heath and then get on the number 62 bus.

Here is a list of the places where fishing is permitted on a member's only basis.

• Bardag Lake - Eastbrookend Country Park
• Bowyers Lake - Beam Valley Country Park

All other lakes and waters in the borough are not managed as fisheries. If you are unsure of your right to fish or have any queries please contact Ranger Services for assistance.