Fishing in Bristol: waters near you
6 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Bristol. Closest first.
The lowdown on Bristol waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Bristol, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Chew Valley Lake (about 1 mile), Acorn Carp Fishery (about 11 miles) and Bullock Farm Fishery (about 12 miles).
Between them you'll find trout, pike, carp, roach, bream, rudd, crucian, tench on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Bristol, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Bristol
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Fisheries near Bristol
71%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.
Clevedon
Acorn Carp Fishery
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.
79%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.
76%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.
76%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.
Glastonbury
Avalon Fisheries
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.