Willows Pond
Holderness Road, Hull | Approximately ¾ Acre
Adult Key Holders Only — Over 18s
Fishing at Willows Pond is restricted to anglers over 18 years of age who hold a valid H&DAA or Willows Angling Section membership and have purchased the dedicated Willows access key.
Access keys cost £15 and must be obtained separately. They are not supplied with new memberships or renewals.
A historic Hull fishery restored and improved through the efforts of H&DAA and Willows Club.
Willows Pond is an attractive, tree-lined water of approximately three-quarters of an acre, offering enjoyable coarse fishing for tench, rudd, roach, bream and carp.
Following years of neglect, the Association became involved in restoring the fishery in 2016. Improvements have included safer fishing platforms, enhanced security, vegetation management and the installation of an oxygenating aerator.
¾ Acre
Tree-Lined Fishery
£15
Dedicated Access Key
2 Rods
Maximum Permitted
Fishing at Willows Pond
Despite its relatively small size, Willows holds good numbers of coarse fish and provides a pleasant fishing experience within Hull.
Fish Species
Tench • Rudd • Roach • Bream • Carp
Important Fishery Rules
- Fishing is restricted to anglers over 18, except during authorised coaching activities.
- A maximum of two fishing rods is permitted.
- Keepnets are prohibited except during official matches.
- A valid membership card and official Willows access key must be available for inspection.
- All H&DAA Fishery Rules apply.
Access Keys & Permits
All adult and senior H&DAA members, together with Willows Angling Section members, must purchase a dedicated key before fishing this venue.
Key price: £15
Please Telephone Before Travelling
Keys are available only from the contacts listed above. Please telephone first to arrange collection. Do not arrive at Willows Club without making arrangements, as Dave is not always present.
Keys cannot be obtained by post or when purchasing or renewing an H&DAA membership.
Bring your current H&DAA membership card or Willows Angling Section permit as proof of eligibility when purchasing your key.
Bailiffs regularly check the venue. Anyone fishing without the required membership and official key will be asked to leave and may jeopardise their future access.
Location & Directions
Willows Pond is situated behind Willows Club on Holderness Road in Hull.
Address
Willows Club
695 Holderness Road
Hull
HU8 9AN
Parking & Accessibility
Excellent parking is available in the Willows Club car park. The pond is reached by a short walk along a concrete path, which is accessible to wheelchair users.
Restoring Willows Pond
Willows was once a well-known Hull fishery, but years of vandalism, littering, poaching and neglect had taken their toll. The pond had become heavily silted and overgrown, discouraging local anglers from visiting.
In 2016, after the Association began holding its monthly meetings at Willows Club, the club’s committee approached H&DAA for help in restoring the water.
Improvements have included replacing unsafe wooden platforms with timber-framed fishing swims, installing secure fencing and a lockable gate, managing overgrown vegetation and introducing an aerator to improve oxygen levels.
Regular bailiff visits and enhanced security arrangements continue to help protect the fishery and its members.
Coaching & Volunteering
Although general fishing is restricted to adults, Willows remains an important venue for organised angling coaching. Young people can continue to participate in authorised coaching sessions, helping introduce the next generation to fishing.
We also welcome members interested in helping maintain the pond or supporting the local bailiff team.
Help Support Willows Pond
If you’d like to volunteer for fishery maintenance or assist with regular bailiff visits, please contact Derek Pye.
Call Derek — 07811 897033
