Fishing Near Bristol

Your complete guide to 55+ fishing spots across Avon & Somerset: lakes, rivers, canals and more.

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Top Venues

Top Fishing Spots Near Bristol

The best-rated fishing venues within reach of Bristol.

  1. 1

    Chew Valley Lake

    Trophy trout and pike, national reputation

  2. 2

    Bristol Avon

    Barbel, chub, roach at Keynsham stretch

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  3. 3

    Blagdon Lake

    Trout fishing, Bristol Water

  4. 4

    Hunstrete Lake

    Carp to 30lb+

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  5. 5

    Barrow Gurney Reservoirs

    Trout, Bristol & District AAC

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  6. 6

    Clevedon Pier

    Sea fishing: bass, mackerel

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  7. 7

    Kennet and Avon Canal

    Coarse fishing: roach, tench

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  8. 8

    Somerset Levels drains

    Bream, tench, pike

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  9. 9

    Portishead Marina

    Sea fishing: bass, flatfish

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  10. 10

    River Frome

    Wild brown trout

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Species Guide

Species You Can Catch Near Bristol

Learn about the fish you’ll find in and around Bristol.

Carp

May–October · Boilies

Pike

October–March · Deadbaits (smelt

Trout

March–September · Flies (nymphs

Barbel

June–November · Pellets

Roach

October–March (specimen), year-round (general) · Maggots

Crucian Carp

May–September · Maggots

Sea Bass

April–November (peak June–September) · Ragworm

Sea Trout

June–September (peak July–August) · Flies (surface lures

Getting Started

Fishing Licence & Tips for Bristol

Licence Information

An EA rod licence is required for freshwater fishing near Bristol. Annual 2-rod licence costs £36.80.

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Quick Tips

  • Chew Valley Lake is one of the UK's premier trout and pike fisheries.
  • The Bristol Avon holds barbel, chub, and roach in its upper reaches.
  • Sea fishing from Clevedon Pier and the Severn Estuary for bass and cod.
  • The Somerset Levels offer miles of drain fishing for bream and tench.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fishing Near Bristol

There are 55+ fishing spots near Bristol, including Chew Valley Lake, the Bristol Avon, and Clevedon Pier.

Yes. An EA rod licence is required for freshwater fishing near Bristol. Sea fishing requires no licence.

Carp, roach, pike, trout, barbel, and sea bass are all available near Bristol.

Yes. Clevedon Pier and the Severn Estuary offer shore fishing for bass, cod, and flatfish.

Chew Valley Lake is one of the UK's premier fisheries, famous for trout and pike.

Yes. Blagdon Lake welcomes beginners with boat and bank fishing for trout. The Kennet and Avon Canal is ideal for coarse fishing.

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