Season opening dates can be found HERE. Bank fishing can commence at 7am on opening day and the lodges will be open from 8am for boat anglers. Winter permit prices will apply after October 14th and all brown trout must be returned to the water unharmed after this date. Boat fishing ends at Blagdon on Thursday 31st October and at Chew on Tuesday 5th November. November 30th is the final day of the season for bank anglers at Chew Valley, Blagdon and Barrow Tanks.
Q
What are the fishery opening hours?
A
Trout Bank anglers can fish from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.
Angler's fishing on Chew Valley's North Shore should use the car park at Picnic area 2 when fishing early and late, as gates at the main picnic area are locked at Sunset.
Boats at Chew and Blagdon are normally prepared by 8:30am but after extreme weather it can sometimes take staff longer to ensure boats are clean, bailed and safe to use.
Blagdon Lodge open 7 days during fishing season from 8am - 10:00am.
Woodford Lodge (Chew Valley Lake) open 7 days during fishing season 8am - 4:00pm.
Facilities
Dog Walkers Dogs are allowed on public footpaths around our lakes but must be kept on leads and no fouling.
Fishing Permit Holders only.
Public Walks There is limited public access around the periphery of our reservoirs. Please follow signage on all entrances/exits.
Toilets Public Toilets are available at Woodford Lodge and Picnic Areas 1 & 2.