Fishing at High Maynard Reservoir, Greater London, England

• Overview

  High Maynard Reservoir sits within Greater London in England. The setting is oak and grass. Around 39 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Tottenham Hale at 0.7 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 1.2 miles to Walthamstow, the nearest city. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on High Maynard Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Survey and observation records for Greater London include European eel, common carp and perch. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The shape of High Maynard Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 5°C and July at about 18°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On High Maynard Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. F. Clover & Sons sits half a mile away and is marked for fishing. Picnic facilities are recorded some half a mile out. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Low Maynard Reservoir at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to High Maynard Reservoir locally before you travel.