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
Chew Valley Lake
Trophy trout and pike, national reputation
- 2
Bristol Avon
Barbel, chub, roach at Keynsham stretch
- 3
Blagdon Lake
Trout fishing, Bristol Water
- 4
Hunstrete Lake
Carp to 30lb+
- 5
Barrow Gurney Reservoirs
Trout, Bristol & District AAC
- 6
Clevedon Pier
Sea fishing: bass, mackerel
- 7
Kennet and Avon Canal
Coarse fishing: roach, tench
- 8
Somerset Levels drains
Bream, tench, pike
- 9
Portishead Marina
Sea fishing: bass, flatfish
- 10
River Frome
Wild brown trout
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
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 £36.60.
Read the full fishing licence guideQuick 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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