The Wimbledon Park Angling Club (WPAC) was founded in 1948. The documented history of fishing in the Lake, however, goes back to the end of the 19th century, when fishing was one of the sports offered by the Wimbledon Park Sports Club, later to become the Wimbledon Park Golf Club.
Strictly limited to 150 members, the Club is a private not-for-profit organisation, run by a committee of volunteers elected annually by the membership. The Club is entirely self-funding and receives no monies from any other organisation. It has no associations or links with any public or commercial body, but acts strictly in accordance with the demands and legal requirements of the Environmental Agency.
The objectives of the Club include the improvement of the fishing in the waters of Wimbledon Park Lake, and to this end the Club takes whatever opportunities are allowed to re-stock the Lake with native British species of fish. Additionally, and in accordance with the European Water Framework Directive, the Club is concerned to improve and maintain the overall ecological welfare of the Lake, including the re-establishment of native plants, such as water lilies, and the reduction of invasive species.
The Lake offers a mix of general coarse fishing for species such as roach, perch, rudd, tench and bream, and more specialist pursuits such as carp fishing.
Because of the limitation on membership numbers, prospective members can only join via a waiting list, having first been proposed and seconded by two existing Club members.
The Swan Sanctuary
As anglers, we have a responsibility to protect the wildlife living at Wimbledon Park Lake. If you see any sick or injured water birds on the Lake please contact the Swan Sanctuary or contact our local volunteer, Ann, direct on 07984 201854.
For more information, please visit their website:
FAQs
How can I join WPAC?
Membership is FULL - waiting list currently closed
We are strictly limited to a membership of 150 people but we do maintain a waiting list. In order to be added to the list you will need to be proposed & seconded by two current members. When the waiting list re-opens you will then be allowed to apply to the clubs waiting list. We will require your full name, address, telephone number(s), date of birth and a passport type photograph. You will also need to provide a proposer and seconder by two existing club members in order for your application to progress.
For more details about joining the waiting list, please contact the WPAC Secretary at wpac123@gmail.com.
Can I move up the waiting list faster?
Once you have joined the waiting list, a number of people will be invited to attend the work parties, depending on how many vacancies there are in the club. Attending these work parties will ensure that you can move up the waiting list.