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Fishing Ponds in South West England

Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. 320 venues listed across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Devon, with strong stocks of carp, tench and pike.

320 venues mapped · 50 with confirmed species · 79 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in South West England?

You can fish at 320 mapped venues across South West England, concentrated around Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Day-ticket prices are published for 37 of them, so you can turn up and fish without membership.

Most venues below list a postcode and location, many with species and contact details, and the map shows what is closest to you.

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  • Bibury Trout Farm

    Bibury, Gloucestershire · GL7 5NF

    Trout farm and fishery in Bibury, Gloucestershire offering fly fishing on lakes plus tuition, lodges and toilets in a secluded Cotswold valley.

    Species
    Common carp, Wels catfish, Pike, Tench, Rainbow trout
    Facilities
    Lodges · Toilets · Tuition
    Pricing
    £15 catch and release
    Website
    Open in Google Maps51.7612, -1.8392

  • Blagdon Lake

    North Somerset · BS40 7SQ

    Blagdon Lake is Bristol Water's 440 acre trout fishery beneath the Mendips, the smaller and older sister water to Chew Valley Lake a few miles east and one of the most storied stillwater trout…

    Species
    Rainbow trout, Brown trout
    Facilities
    Day ticket · Boat hire
    Pricing
    Trout day permits £30-£36 bank, £62 boat (2026)
    Website
    Open in Google Maps51.3350, -2.6946

  • Bolingey Lakes

    Cornwall · TR6 0GH

    Bolingey Lakes sits in South West England and is mapped on GilledIt as a pool. It's a members- or permit-only water, so check access before travelling. Open GilledIt to see recent catches, weather…

    Website
    Open in Google Maps50.3348, -5.1427

  • Bratton Fly Fishery

    Bratton Fleming, Devon · EX31 4TF

    Fly fishery in Bratton Fleming, Devon holding rainbow and brown trout from 2lb to 8lb-plus, in stunning surroundings with abundant wildlife.

    Species
    Brown trout, Common carp, Perch, Pike, Tench, Rainbow trout
    Facilities
    Camping · Caravan · Food · Lodges
    Website
    Open in Google Maps51.1153, -3.9736

  • Bugley Pools

    Gillingham, Dorset · SP8 5RB

    Family-run fishery in Gillingham, Dorset offering exclusive lake hire and day tickets across Moorhen, Mallard and Kingfisher pools, with food, toilets and specimen carp.

    Species
    Common carp, Crucian carp, Mirror carp, Roach, Tench
    Facilities
    Day ticket · Food · Specimen fishing · Toilets
    Pricing
    £15 day ticket, £25 24hr
    Website
    Open in Google Maps51.0235, -2.2987

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  • Century Ponds

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset · BS31 2EB

    Keynsham Angling Association water in Bath and North East Somerset offering coarse and game fishing across Century Ponds and the Rivers Chew and Bristol Avon.

    Species
    Common carp, Wels catfish, Perch, Pike, Tench, Rainbow trout
    Facilities
    Day ticket · Disabled access
    Pricing
    £3.75 guest day ticket (advance)
    Website
    Open in Google Maps51.4138, -2.5181

  • Chew Valley Lake

    Bath and North East Somerset · BS40 6HW

    Chew Valley Lake is Bristol Water's flagship trout fishery south of Bristol, opened in 1956 and famous for the size of its fish: lake records stand at 22lb 7oz for brown trout and 14lb 9oz for…

    Species
    Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Pike
    Facilities
    Day ticket · Boat hire · Tackle shop
    Pricing
    Trout day permits £30-£36 bank, £62 boat; pike bank sessions £79 (2026)
    Website
    Open in Google Maps51.3208, -2.6164

  • Coking Farm Fishery

    West Stour, Dorset · SP8 5SF

    A well-managed coarse fishery on the A30 between Henstridge and West Stour, Dorset, with on-site shower, toilet and a well-stocked tackle store. Holds carp, catfish, pike, tench and trout.

    Species
    Common carp, Wels catfish, Pike, Tench, Rainbow trout
    Facilities
    Showers · Specimen fishing · Toilets
    Website
    Open in Google Maps50.9916, -2.3342

  • Coking Fishery Shop

    Dorset · SP8 5SF

    Coking Fishery Shop sits in South West England and is mapped on GilledIt as a fishery. Facilities noted here: tackle shop. Open GilledIt to see recent catches, weather and directions.

    Facilities
    Tackle shop
    Website
    Open in Google Maps50.9925, -2.3409

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  • Emperor Lakes

    Loddiswell, Devon · TQ7 4EA

    Stillwater fishery at Loddiswell in the South Hams of Devon, between Kingsbridge and Totnes. Booking details, day-ticket info and seasonal updates are kept current on emperorlakes.co.uk.

    Website
    Open in Google Maps50.3481, -3.8121

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  • Garras Lakes

    Cornwall · TR12 6AZ

    Garras Lakes is a lake in South West England. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. Open GilledIt to log catches and check conditions here.

    Website
    Open in Google Maps50.0714, -5.2226

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  • Innis Fish: Trout Farm and Fly Fishery

    Treverbyn, Cornwall · PL26 8YH

    Innis Fish in Treverbyn, Cornwall, is a trout farm and fly fishery with two lakes and a pool offering fly fishing alongside fresh fish and gourmet products. Tuition and lodges are available.

    Species
    Common carp, Pike, Tench, Rainbow trout
    Facilities
    Lodges · Toilets · Tuition
    Pricing
    £15 catch and release
    Website
    Open in Google Maps50.3787, -4.7641

  • Ivy House Lakes

    Brinkworth, Wiltshire · SN15 4JU

    Ivy House Lakes at Grittenham near Brinkworth, Wiltshire, is a customer fishery with match and specimen waters stocked with bream, carp, perch, roach and tench, plus cafe, tackle shop and night…

    Species
    Common bream, Common carp, Perch, Roach, Tench
    Facilities
    Bailiff · Bait on site · Café · Day ticket · Match lake · Match fishing · Night fishing · Parking · Pegs · Specimen fishing · Tackle shop · Toilets
    Pricing
    £10 per person, 1 rod, max 8 hours
    Website
    Open in Google Maps51.5439, -1.9434

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  • Lodden Lakes

    Dorset · SP8 4PX

    Lodden Lakes is a pool in South West England. A day ticket or permit is usually needed to fish here. See what's been caught recently in the GilledIt app.

    Website
    Open in Google Maps51.0302, -2.2712

  • Longham Lakes

    Dorset · BH22 9AA

    Set in South West England, Longham Lakes is a reservoir. UK reservoirs are often managed for trout or coarse fishing through a water company or club, so check for day tickets and access before…

    Website
    Open in Google Maps50.7804, -1.9147

  • Luccombes Coarse Fishery

    Exminster, Devon · EX6 8AY

    Luccombes Coarse Fishery in Exminster, Devon has 5 lakes including Oaks Pond, offering exclusive fishing for holiday guests. Cafe, lodges and tackle shop on site.

    Species
    Common carp, Perch, Pike, Tench
    Facilities
    Café · Food · Lodges · Tackle shop
    Pricing
    £50 weekly deposit
    Website
    Open in Google Maps50.6695, -3.5104

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  • South Cerney Angling Club

    Gloucestershire · GL7 5UQ

    Found in South West England, South Cerney Angling Club is a club water listed on GilledIt. On-site facilities include tackle shop. Check the GilledIt app for live catch reports and conditions.

    Facilities
    Tackle shop
    Website
    Open in Google Maps51.6639, -1.9264

  • Stafford Moor

    Dolton, Devon · EX19 8PP

    Stafford Moor is a long established fishery and holiday lodge park at Dolton in north Devon, now run by Charteroak, with seven lakes covering everything from junior friendly pleasure fishing to…

    Species
    Common carp, Wels catfish, Perch, Pike, Tench
    Facilities
    Lodges
    Website
    Open in Google Maps50.8833, -3.9993

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  • Upham Farm Ponds

    Farringdon, Devon · EX5 2HZ

    Upham Farm Ponds is a long established day ticket fishery at Farringdon near Exeter in Devon, running since the early 1970s. Seven lakes include Specimen Lake 7, opened in 2009, where carp run to…

    Species
    Common carp, Tench, Common bream
    Facilities
    Day ticket · Parking · Toilets · Disabled access · Night fishing
    Pricing
    Ponds day £11, Specimen Lake 7 day £12, 24hr £22
    WebsiteCall
    Open in Google Maps50.7101, -3.3910

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Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.

Fishing in South West England: FAQ

South West England has 320 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Devon. The most commonly stocked species across the region are carp, tench and pike. Browse the full list below or filter by venue name using the A–Z navigation.

45 of our South West England venues are confirmed to hold carp, with strong representation in Gloucestershire. Look for venues tagged "carp", "common carp" or "mirror carp" in the species field below, or open the GilledIt app for live catch reports.

Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in South West England needs an Environment Agency rod licence. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026; juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Buy online at gov.uk or at any Post Office. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.

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