Fishing

As an angler it is most important for you to know that anyone aged 12 years or over who fishes for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England and Wales must have an Environment Agency Rod Fishing Licence.

A rod licence is a statutory requirement (in other words it is required by law) and entitles the licensee to use a rod and line to fish. Rod licences are issued by the Environment Agency. They differ from permits (often referred to as tickets or day tickets) which give permission to fish a particular water or waters and are issued by fishery owners, angling clubs and so on.

Rod licences can be purchased from any Post Office in England and Wales or by paying on line .

Fishing Areas

Oakmere Park, Potters Bar

Oakmere Park, located off Potters Bar High Street, contains two large lakes with freshwater fish.  To be able to fish in the park, anglers should first purchase a permit from the Potters Bar and District Angling Club.

Application forms can be collected from the Potters Bar Angling Centre, 248 High Street, Potters Bar (Tel: 01707 642947).

Or by post from The Oakmere Secretary, 9 Highfield Way, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1UL (please include a self-addressed stamped envelope).