The Islands Carp Fishery
Mere, WiltshireBA12 6AA
| Location | Mere, Wiltshire, South West England |
|---|---|
| Postcode | BA12 6AA |
| Access | Permissive access |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency rod licence required, £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
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Carp water at Mere on the Wiltshire-Somerset-Dorset borders, run under permissive access via the CM Fisheries group (cmfisheries.co.uk). South-of-England carpers passing the A303 use it as a convenient stop-off venue between heavier-pressure southern circuit waters.
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The Islands Carp Fishery: frequently asked questions
Yes, The Islands Carp Fishery is a fishing venue in Mere, Wiltshire (postcode BA12 6AA). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
The venue itself is the most reliable source for current prices, day tickets and bookings: use the "Visit website" link on this page. Many South West England fisheries also post prices on their social media pages.
On rivers in England and Wales the coarse-fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Most stillwaters and canals, including commercial fisheries, stay open all year, though individual venues set their own rules, so check before travelling.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like The Islands Carp Fishery. The licence is issued by the Environment Agency. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
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