Christmas opening times 2024: We are closed to all but essential services over the Christmas period. You can still use our online services to report, apply and pay 24/7.
Fishing in parks
We have a number of sites throughout the city where fishing is available.
Free fishing
Sites where fishing is free (anglers still need a current Environment Agency rod licence):
- Arbourthorne Pond: Eastern Avenue, Arbourthorne, S2
- Crookes Valley Dam: Crookes Valley Road, Crookesmoor, S10
- Frecheville Pond: Hopedale Road, Frecheville, S12
- Graves Park (middle pond only): Hemsworth Road, Norton Woodseats, S8
- Hillsborough Park: Parkside Road, Hillsborough, S6
- Rivelin Valley: Rivelin Valley Road, Rivelin, S6
- Wire Mill Dam: Porter Valley, Whiteley Wood Road, S10
Chargeable fishing
If you would like to fish these waters, purchase day tickets from:
Where fishing is not allowed
Fishing is not permitted at any other ponds and lakes managed by ourselves, including the Local Nature Reserve in Shire Brook Valley and Porter Valley Nature Reserves (except Wire Mill Dam).