Fishing at Fens Pools

An angling permit system regulates the fishing at Fens Pools. The site is primarily a nature reserve, however, angling is well established and is a highly valued informal activity. The three large pools and adjoining canal have excellent fish stocks, including some very large pike and carp.

Close Season

A close season operates from the 15^th March to the 15^th June each year and fishing is not permitted during that period.

Angling Permits

There are two types of angling permit:

• Standard

• Concessionary -  applicants must show that they are unwaged, e.g college identity card, pension book, UB40.

• Persons under sixteen do not require a permit.

• Please see our Fee area for this year's prices.

Permits are valid for one year from the 31^st March. They can be obtained from:

Black Country Tackle,

51 High Street Brockmoor

Brierley Hill.

Guidelines

• An Environment Agency rod licence must be produced.

Car Parks

There are two car parks which give reasonable access to Fens Pools:

• A public car park of Chapel Street, Pensnett

• Car park adjoining the Wardens’ Office at the junction of Pensnett Road and Bryce Road.

For information on angling please contact as per the details below.