Fishing Round Pond in Greater London, England

• Overview

  Round Pond sits within Greater London in England. The sea is 25 miles distant. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Greater London standards. The nearest town is Bayswater, 0.4 miles away. Lancaster Gate lies 0.5 miles off, Knightsbridge and Belgravia another 0.7 miles. No boundary runs near, so the local byelaws hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Round Pond

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Greater London include European eel, common carp and perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Round Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 5°C in January up to 18°C in July. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. At Round Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Leave the car at Euro Car Park, about half a mile from the bank. Fishing from a pier is possible 0.9 miles away. There are toilets half a mile off. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The Long Water sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Round Pond locally before you travel.