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We have a number of sites throughout the city where fishing is available.
On this page you will find a list of sites where you are able to fish, details about restricted sites, and other useful information about personal safety and codes of conduct when fishing.
Fishing Sites - Free
The following is a list of sites where fishing is currently free (Please Note: All anglers still need a current EA rod licence):
- Arbourthorne Pond – Eastern Avenue, Arbourthorne, Sheffield 2
- Crookes Valley Dam – Crookes Valley Road, Crookesmoor, Sheffield 10
- Frecheville Pond – Hopedale Road, Frecheville, Sheffield 12
- Graves Park (Middle pond only) – Hemsworth Road, Norton Woodseats, Sheffield 8
- Hillsborough Park – Parkside Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield 6
- Rivelin Valley – Rivelin Valley Road, Rivelin, Sheffield 6
Fishing Sites - Chargeable
We have a further 3 sites where fishing is available. If you would like to fish these waters, day tickets can be purchased. Please see below for contact details.
- Howbrook Reservoir – Westwood New Road, Highgreen, Sheffield 30
Contact :
Eddie Lewis
Howbrook Angling Club
Telephone : 0114 246 5136
- Westwood Reservoir – Dawland Avenue, High Green, Sheffield 30
- Nancy Pond – Greaves Lane, High Green, Sheffield 30
Contact :
Steve Hinson
Chapeltown and District Angling Club
Telephone : 0114 284 5424
- Wire Mill Dam – Porter Valley, Whiteley Wood Road, Fulwood, Sheffield 10
Contact:
Chris Keeling
No Fishing Sites
Fishing is not permitted at any other ponds and lakes, managed by Parks and Countryside services, including the Local Nature Reserve in Shire Brook Valley.
Personal Safety and Codes of Conduct
Here are a few useful tips:
- Always notify someone of where you intend to fish and what time you are expected to return
Overhead Power Cables - Be Aware - Look Up!
- Never fish within 50 metres of any electric power lines
- Never forget you can be electrocuted even if your rod or pole does not actually touch a power line-watch out!
- Look out for warning signs
Useful Links
For any further information or enquiries about fishing facilities please contact the Parks and Countryside Section by :
Telephone : 0114 250 0500 or
Write to : Parks and Countryside Service
Parks and Countryside Section
Meersbrook Park
Brook Road
Sheffield
S8 9FL
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