Summer is just getting started for those looking to go fishing in Birmingham. While there are several parks that allow fishing in the city, most of these places are closed between March and June, which means fishing season has officially begun. 

Fishing is an activity that is witnessing a resurgence within today’s culture in the UK, with the country even hosting an annual event to celebrate young people and fishing. The National Celebration of Young People and Fishing event will take place the weekend of September 16th this year.

The Influence of Fishing As a Pastime

In fact, fishing has started to become so popular again that it has come to life within popular culture. There are dozens of fishing documentaries available to watch on Netflix and fishing-themed games that you can play across several platforms, including online casinos. This makes them a compromise on a rainy day when you can’t get out in the water because of volatile UK weather. 

However, for those days when you can get out, here’s a list of some parks in Birmingham that you can fish at: 

Brookvale Park 

If you’re looking for a bit of history while you fish, Brookvale Park is an excellent option, as it is based around the old Lower Witton Reservoir. This reservoir was the leading water supplier for Birmingham in the 19th century.

In 1909, Brookvale Park opened as Edrington’s first park, and the lake was used for many years as an open-air swimming pool. Today, the lake is used for different activities, such as fishing, but you can also sail and canoe there. That makes Brookvale Park the best place for a double-header weekend. Start the morning off by fishing, followed by a bit of canoeing in the afternoon.

Fox Hollies Park 

Fox Hollies Park is a short distance from the city centre and boasts 40 acres of stunning parkland, a 2-kilometre walking route, and a scenic lake for fishing home to several different types of fish. The park is also widely considered Acocks Green’s most historic park, so like Brookvale Park, you can fish there while stepping foot in the past. 

Trittiford Mill Park 

You can also fish at Trittiford Mill Park, four miles south of Birmingham city centre. It’s important to note that with Trittiford Mill Park and the other parks mentioned above, you must have an Environment Agency fishing rod licence to fish at these sites. You must also have your rod licence with you at all times when fishing to avoid prosecution. 

While fishing has always been a popular hobby in the UK, it’s starting to see a resurgence within popular culture and among different demographics as more people look for activities they can do outside to pass the time. In Birmingham, people might not expect to go fishing, but many parks with lakes in the city are perfect for the activity. It’s important to remember that you will need a licence if you want to fish at these sites and that most locations are closed between March and June.