Litton Lakes

Frequently Asked Questions

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When does the Trout fishing season start and end?

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For season 2017 Barrow Tanks will open on Thursday 2nd March, Chew Valley opens on Thursday March 9th while Blagdon will open on Thursday March 16th. 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 Tuesday 31st October and at Chew on Sunday 5th November. November 30th is the final day of the season for bank anglers at Chew Valley, Blagdon and Barrow Tanks. 

 

 

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What are the fishery opening hours?

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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.

Woodford Lodge will be open between 8am - 3:15pm during the following dates:

MON-FRI 21st November – 21st December

MON-FRI 16th January – 3rd March

We will reopen fully on Monday 4th March 2017. Opening hours will be from 8am to 4:15pm seven days per week

 

Facilities

Dog Walkers Dog Walkers Dogs are allowed on public footpaths around our lakes but must be kept on leads and no fouling.
Fishing Fishing Permit Holders only.
Public Walks Public Walks There is limited public access around the periphery of our reservoirs. Please follow signage on all entrances/exits.
Toilets Toilets Public Toilets are available at Woodford Lodge and Picnic Areas 1 & 2.

Events See All

Nov 30

Close of Season

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