Where to fish in Somerset

Chew Valley Lake

Bristol · 1 lakes on site

Chew Valley Lake is proper big-water fishing: approximately 1,200 acres with rainbow trout, brown trout and pike. There’s bank and boat trout fishing, while deadbait and lure pike sessions run on specific published dates.

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Taunton · 1 lakes on site

Proper canal fishing across approximately six miles of Taunton Angling Association water, with roach, rudd and a mixed supporting cast. This guide covers Firepool Lock to Upper Maunsel Lock—not the separately managed Bridgwater section.

Viaduct Fishery

Somerton · 6 lakes on site

Viaduct is a cracking six-lake coarse fishery in Somerton, with beginner-friendly fishing, proper carp and plenty of mixed-fish options. Just pick your water carefully: Campbell is matches-only, and some Middle pegs are reserved for lodge guests.

Avalon Fisheries

Glastonbury · 3 lakes on site

Avalon Fisheries at Westhay gives you three very different routes: mixed pleasure and match fishing on Moors, specimen carp on Heath, and limited-ticket syndicate fishing on Fenwood. Fancy a casual day or a proper carp session? Pick your lake before loading the car.

The Sedges Fishery

Bridgwater · 3 lakes on site

The Sedges near Bridgwater has three coarse lakes, 64 pegs and plenty of scope for pole, feeder and float fishing. Ten quid gets you a day's fishing, with tickets bought on the bank and no advance booking needed.

Acorn Carp Fishery

Clevedon · 2 lakes on site

Acorn gives you two quite different days on the bank: specimen carp on the island-studded Main Lake, or match and pleasure fishing on Paddock. There’s an on-site tackle shop too — just check current prices and session times before loading the car.

Bullock Farm Fishery

Clevedon · 5 lakes on site

Five lakes, a proper mixed-coarse line-up and straightforward pay-on-the-bank fishing: Bullock Farm gives you plenty of choice for a day out. There’s a dedicated Carp Lake too, plus lakeside parking and plenty of level-access swims.

Summerhayes Fisheries

Bridgwater · 5 lakes on site

Summerhayes Fisheries near Bridgwater is a cracking five-lake complex, with approachable mixed-coarse waters, match lakes and a proper Big 8 specimen option. Open dawn till dusk every day, with night fishing available on Big 8 by booking.

Trinity Waters

Bridgwater · 5 lakes on site

Trinity Waters is a cracking five-lake complex near Chilton Trinity, with everything from pleasure fishing and matches to proper carp and night-fishing waters. There’s a good spread of sizes too, from canal-style Ash Lake to the 6-acre Wildmarsh.

Bristol and Bath Railway Path Canal

Bath · 1 lakes on site

The Bristol and Bath Railway Path Canal listing points to Bathampton Angling Association’s Kennet and Avon Canal fishery, running roughly 8 miles from Bath to Avoncliff Aqueduct. It’s a proper coarse-fishing stretch with roach, bream, tench, perch, chub, carp and pike in the mix.

Kennet and Avon Canal – Bath Stretch

Bath · 1 lakes on site

A proper eight-mile stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal, running from Bath to Avoncliffe Aqueduct. Expect roach, bream, tench, perch, chub, carp and pike, with quieter bits available if you’re happy to put the miles in.