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Apex Park (Coarse)
Burnham-on-Sea tel: 01275 856107

Very good all round fishing with good mixture of fish.
Easy access for all anglers.
Controlled by: North Somerset Association of Anglers.

Barrow Reservoirs (Game)
Between Barrow Gurney & Dundry, C/O Bristol Water Fisheries, Woodford Lodge, Chew Stoke BS40 8XH
tel: 01275 332339 email: bob.handford@bristolwater.co.uk

Three concrete bowl reservoirs consisting of 60, 40 & 25 acres. Bank fishing only. 2004 catch: 7,021 fish. Av Wt 1.11, Best 6.04. Phone for a Brochure

Blagdon Reservoir (Game)
Blagdon, C/O Bristol Water Fisheries, Woodford Lodge, Chew Stoke BS40 8XH
tel: 01275 332339 email: bob.handford@bristolwater.co.uk

440 acre reservoir. Boat and bank fishing with fortnightly stocking of quality own reared Trout. 2004 catch: 25,435 fish. Av Wt 2.04, Best 10.09. Phone for a brochure. Special wheelie boats available for anglers with disabilities. Disabled parking available.

Bridgwater & Taunton Canal (Coarse)
From Firepool Lock, Taunton to Higher Durston Lock (upper Maunsel)
Contact: Enterprise Angling tel: 01823 282623
and Topp Tackle tel: 01823 282518

Good venue for winter fishing. 2 - 3ft depth with a variety of fish including: Bream, Roach, Pike and Tench.
Access for people with disabilities is available at Creech St Michael, Charlton and Bathpool.
Controlled by: Taunton Angling Association.
Disabled parking available.

Bullock Farm & Fishing Lakes (Coarse)
Back Lane, Kingston Seymour BS21 6XA
tel: 01934 835020 email: info@bullockfarm.co.uk

Well established coarse fishing lakes. 4.5 miles from J20, M5. Open dawn to dusk all year round. Daily tickets £6/£4 concessions. Level access to car park and level access to some swims. Two barn conversion self catering holiday cottages, sleeps 4/5. Free fishing for residents. Regret no pets and no smoking, (ETC 3 star).
Disabled parking available. Accommodation on site.

Burton Springs Fishery (Coarse and Game)
Lawson Farm, Burton, Nr Stogursey Bridgwater TA5 1QB
tel: 01278 732135 email: burtonsprings@aol.com

Two lakes each 2 acres in size. One stocked with Carp up to 30lbs, the other stocked with 4 varieties of Trout at 2lb plus. Level banks and parking close by.

Cider Farm Lakes (Coarse)
Dobunni Farm, Brean Road, Lympsham BS24 0HA
tel: 01278 751593
email: ciderfarmlakes@aol.com

This six lake coarse fishing complex is set amongst beautiful woodlands and orchards and includes three day ticket lakes, a specimen lake and two match lakes with 85 competition pegs. There are excellent kitchen and toilet facilities with ample parking. The whole fishing area has been designed to suit people with disabilities and there are proper indoor toilets. Well stocked terminal bait available and there's even a Cider Farm Shop!
Disabled parking and disabled toilet available.

Chard Reservoir (Coarse)
Old Kelways, Somerton Road, Langport TA10 9YE
tel: 01935 462462 email: countryside@southsomerset.gov.uk

Coarse fishing at Chard Reservoir, National Rod Licence required. Day Tickets can be purchased at Chard Angling and Pet Food on 01460 64000. An all ability swim is available for people with disabilities which can be accessed from the fisherman's car park.
Disabled parking available.

Cheddar Reservoir (Coarse)
Trevor Harvey, Cheddar Angling Club, Mulberry House, Barrows Road, Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3AY
tel: 07974 705044

Cheddar reservoir contains a good head of pike and tench. Tickets must be purchased before fishing.
Controlled by: bailiff.

Chew Valley Reservoir (Game)
Nr Chewton Mendip, C/O Bristol Water Fisheries, Woodford Lodge, Chew Stoke BS40 8XH
tel: 01275 332339 email: bob.handford@bristolwater.co.uk

Premier Trout fishery. 1,200 acre. Boat and bank fishing. Top quality own reared Trout regularly stocked.
2004 catch: 28,217 fish. Av Wt 2.05, Best 12.02. Phone for Brochure. Boats available.
Disabled parking and disabled toilet available.

Clatworthy Reservoir (Game)
Clatworthy, Nr Wiveliscombe, Taunton TA4 2EJ
tel: 01984 624658

130 acre reservoir offering fly fishing for Trout. Bank or boat day tickets available. Water open March to October.
Disabled parking and disabled toilet available.

Combwich Ponds (Coarse)

Hinkley Point Road Opposite Lay-by, Nr Bolham Farm
tel: 01278 424023

1 pond covering 24 acres. Night fishing allowed. Open all year round. Carp and silver fish.
Controlled by: Bridgwater Angling Association.
Disabled parking available.

Coombe Lake (Coarse)
Nr Langport tel: 01458 272119
email: denbarlow@fsmail.net

Horseshoe shaped man-made lake 2 and 3/4 acres, offering general coarse fishing. Carp are known to be very difficult to catch! Car parking within 5 metres of water. Most pegs accessible by wheelchair.
Controlled by: Langport & District Angling Association.
Disabled parking available.

Curvalion Villa B&B (Coarse)
Curvalion Road, Creech St. Michael, Taunton TA3 5RZ
tel: 01823 444630 email: suzy@curvalionvilla.co.uk

Situated on the side of the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal and just 250 mtrs to the River Tone. Permit required from the Taunton Angling Association. Can cater for the partially disabled, but unfortunately not wheelchairs. Family room with en-suite shower, balcony, king & single bed. Double room with private facilities. Large off road & lit parking along with secure storage, (ETC 4 diamonds).
Controlled by: Taunton Angling Association.
Accommodation on site.

Diamond Farm (Coarse and sea)
Weston Road, Brean, Nr Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2RL
tel: 01278 751263 email: trevor@diamondfarm42.freeserve.co.uk

Fishing is on the River Axe available free to residents of either caravan or camping site. Sea fishing is also available from self catered bungalow. Accommodation is available in Caravan and Touring Park (ETC 3 star) or in three bed bungalow (ETC 2 star) with it's own access to the beach.
Disabled parking and disabled toilet available. Accommodation on site.

Dillington Reservoir (Coarse)
Dillington Estate, off the A303
tel: 01460 52519

Approx 1.3 acres stocked with Bream, Roach, Tench, Perch and Crucian Carp.
Controlled by: Ilminster Angling Club.

Dunwear Ponds (Coarse)
Dunwear Lane, Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater
tel: 01278 424023

Four ponds covering 24 acres. Open all year round. Night fishing allowed. Carp and silver fish.
Disabled parking available.

Edneys Fisheries (Coarse)
Edneys Farm, Mells, Nr Frome BA11 3RF
tel: 01373 812294 email: john.candy@jandscandy.co.uk

Three well stocked lakes in the countryside, which produce good bags of fish all year round. Carp up to 30Ibs, Tench up to 9lbs, Orfe 7Ibs as well as Chub and silver fish. Tickets £5, Under 14's £3.50 with yearly tickets at Adults £85 and under 14's £55. Gravel drives leading to on site parking at lakes. Hard standing parking is also available. People with disabilities can park at swim peg.
Disabled parking available.

Emerald Pool Fishery (Coarse)
Emerald Pool, Puriton Road, West Huntspill TA9 3NL
tel: 01278 794707 email: wilkinson@emeraldpoolfishery.fsnet.co.uk

Coarse angling complex with four well maintained pools. Onsite café and excellent disabled access. Majority of swims are suitable for people with disabilities with full access to all pools.
Disabled parking and disabled toilet available.

Exe Valley Fishery (Game)
Exebridge, Dulverton TA22 9AY. tel: 01398 323328
email: enquiries@exevalleyfishery.co.uk

Three Trout fishing lakes stocked with Rainbows. Fly fishing only (1 lake any method). Also on site 1/2 mile River Exe fishing for Salmon, Trout and Grayling.
Disabled parking available.

Follyfoot Farm Fishery (Coarse)
Taunton Road, North Petherton, Nr Bridgwater TA6 6NW
tel: 01278 662979 email: rupertpreston@btinternet.com

Fishery facilities include: 31 well spaced, permanently placed fishing stations. On site refreshments, baits, sundry tackle and toilets. The lake is suited for people with disabilities and staff are available to assist if required. Car parking beside the lake. Day tickets £6.
Disabled parking available.

Gamlins Farm Caravan Park (Coarse)
Gamlins Farm, Greenham, Wellington TA21 0LZ
tel: 01823 672859

Small quiet family run caravan park offering free coarse fishing for residents. Just off A38, minutes from junctions 25/26 M5. Fairly accessible for people with disabilities. AA 3 pennant caravan park with 20 pitches all with electricity. Hook ups, laundry room, shower/toilet block with free showers/hairdryers & games room. Caravan storage available.
Disabled parking available. Accommodation on site.

George Purvis (Sea)
3 High Bank, West End, Porlock, Nr Minehead TA24 8NT
tel: 01643 862674

Charter fishing boat from Porlock Weir. Fully C.O.P licensed. Equipped for up to eight passengers. Up tideing and all forms of sea fishing are available.

Godney Moor Ponds (Coarse)
C/O Street Angling Centre, 160 High Street, Street BA16 0NH
tel: 01458 447830

Two ponds of 1.5 acres & 2.5 acres providing coarse and Carp fishing. Tickets only from Street Angling Centre. The fishery is well kept & flat, but there are no specific swims for people with disabilities. Persons fish at their own risk.

HBS Fisheries (Coarse)
Rydon, West Newton, Nr Bridgwater TA7 0BZ
tel: 01823 412389

Two lakes. One specimen & Carp up to 31Ibs. The other is a match lake with silver fish and Carp.
Disabled parking available.

Highlands Dairy (Coarse)
Hewish, Crewkerne TA18 8QY
tel: 01460 74180

Secluded lakes in lovely setting surrounded by native species of trees. One lake is all Carp, the other has a selection of coarse fish including large Carp. Day tickets £4, to include night fishing £5. Able to park close to the lakes.
Disabled parking available.

Higher Farm Fisheries (Coarse)
Higher Farm, Shepton Montague, Wincanton BA9 8JJ
tel: 01749 812373 email: dimond@farm24771.fsnet.co.uk

Coarse fishing in two well stocked lakes in an idyllic setting. Full day ticket £5, juniors £3. Open all year. Facilities for people with disabilities include disabled parking and fishing stand. Self-Catering holiday let (ETC 4 stars) available, fully equipped and accommodates 2/3 people.
Disabled parking available. Accommodation on site.

Holiday Resort Unity (Coarse)
Coast Road, Brean Sands TA8 2RB
tel: 01278 751235 email: admin@hru.co.uk

Fish include: Carp, Tench, Bream, Pike. No ground baiting or keep nets. Free for holiday residents staying with us. Lodges, Caravans, Villa & Tents for hire and sale. Pitches for caravans, tents & motorhomes. (ETC 3 star).
Disabled parking and disabled toilet available. Accommodation on site.

Huntspill River (Coarse)
A38 Bleak Bridge to Gold Corner Pumping Station
tel: 01278 424023

Access at five bridges along the rivers length. All species of fish. Close season applies.
Controlled by: Bridgwater Angling Association.
Disabled parking available.

Jacklands Fish Farm (Coarse and Game)
Clevedon Road, Tickenham BS21 6SG
tel: 01275 810697

Fly fishing only on one acre lake. Coarse fishing on one acre lake.

Kelly's Hero (Sea)
23 Alstone Lane, West Huntspill, Highbridge TA9 3DS
tel: 01278 785000 email: kellyshero@btopenworld.com

Sea fishing in the Bristol Channel from Highbridge/Burnham-on-Sea. MCA licensed for 10 people, onboard W.C. Novices welcome. Slope walkways down to boat area. We will endeavour to cater for everyone, please phone to ask. Local B&B can be arranged.
Accommodation on site.

King Sedgemoor Drain (Coarse)
A39 Crandon Bridge, A361 Greylake Bridge
tel: 01278 424023

Access by four bridges along the waters length. All species of fish. Close season applies.
Controlled by: Bridgwater Angling Association.
Disabled parking available.

King Stanley Pond (Coarse)
Norton Fitzwarren Nr Taunton
Contact: Enterprise Angling tel: 01823 282623
and Topp Tackle tel: 01823 282518

Small lake with island in the middle. 5ft - 6ft in depth. Fish include Perch, Bream, Roach and Carp.
Controlled by: Taunton Angling Association.
Disabled parking available.

Knowle Angling Association Limited (Coarse)
C/o Membership Secretary, 41 Eastwood Cresent
Brislington, Bristol BS4 4SR
tel: 01179 857974

Laburnum House Lodge Hotel (Coarse)
Sloway Lane, West Huntspill, Nr Highbridge TA9 3RJ
tel: 01278 781830 email: info@laburnumhh.co.uk

Fifty rooms of superb accommodation. Fishing and facilities set in Somerset's finest countryside, within 50 yards of the famous River Huntspill. Our accommodation is all ground floor but requires some degree of mobility. People with disabilities are welcomed. (ETC 2 star).
Controlled by: Bridgwater Angling Association.
Disabled parking and disabled toilet available. Accommodation on site.

Lakeside Holiday Park (Coarse)
Westfield Road, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2AE
tel: 01278 792222 email: enquires@lakesideholidays.co.uk

Tree-lined lake with numerous swims offering coarse fishing to residents of the Holiday Park only. This super complex is a short walk to a 7 mile long beach and town centre, yet still close to beautiful countryside. Static Caravan Holiday Homes (6 & 8 berth, choice of 3 different categories of accommodation) (ETC 4 star).
Accommodation on site.

Lands End Fisheries (Coarse)
Heath House, Wedmore BS28 4UQ
tel: 01934 710287

Lands End Fisheries overlooks the Somerset Levels. Three lakes, one specimen lake and two match lakes. Well stocked with 16 types of fish. Very good access for people with disabilities.
Disabled parking and disabled toilet available.

Litton Reservoirs (Game)
Nr Chewton Mendip, C/O Bristol Water Fisheries, Woodford Lodge, Chew Stoke BS40 8XH
tel: 01275 332339 email: bob.handford@bristolwater.co.uk

Two small waters available for exclusive use of customers. One boat on each lake. 2004 catch: 984 fish.
Av Wt 2.09, Best 7.08. Phone for a brochure.

Meare Green Farm (Coarse)
Meare Green, Stoke St. Gregory, Taunton TA3 6HT
tel: 01823 490759 email: jane.pine@kiteconsulting.com

Lovely old farmhouse on Somerset Levels. Aga breakfasts, excellent good food pubs nearby. River Tone runs through the farm, 500 yds from farmhouse. Carp ponds nearby. Farmhouse B & B 2 Double and 1 twin (1 double has the facility to be a twin). (ETC 4 diamonds).
Controlled by: Taunton Angling Association
Accommodation on site.

Nick Hart (Game)
The Cottage, Benshayes Farm, Bampton, Nr Tiverton, Devon EX16 9LA
tel: 01398 331660 email: nick@hartflyfishing.co.uk

Fly fishing courses for novice anglers plus intermediate and advanced tuition. Fully insured, all equipment, APGAI, STANIC qualified. Somerset venues. Good access for people with disabilities to lake fishing.

Newtown Lake (Coarse)
Highbridge tel: 01275 856107

Very deep single pond. More for the specialist angler. Large Pike & Eels.
Controlled by: North Somerset Association of Anglers.

Northam Farm (Coarse)
South Road, Brean TA8 2SE
tel: 01278 751244 email: enquiries@northamfarm.co.uk

Large fishing lake with touring pitches alongside. Lake stocked with Mirror, Common & Ghost Carp, Tench, Roach, Perch and Chub. Car park situated in between lakes for closer access. Disabled room in main toilet building with car park by entrance to room. Touring pitches on grass or hard standing available. (ETC 4 stars, AA 3 pennants).
Disabled parking and disabled toilet available. Accommodation on site.

River Barle (Game)
Beasley Mill - 1 mile double bank C/O Lance Nicholson, 9 High Street, Dulverton TA22 9HB
tel: 01398 323409 email: patrick@lancenich.co.uk

Fly fishing for wild Brown Trout. Easy access, open to all. E. A. Licence required. £10.00 per day.

River Exe-Broford Fishing (Game)
C/O Lance Nicholson, 9 High Street, Dulverton TA22 9HB
tel: 01398 323409 email: patrick@lancenich.co.uk

5 mile bank, wild Brown Trout fly fishing. £10.00 per rod per day. E. A. Licence required. Booking advisable.

River Isle (Coarse)
5 miles from Ilminster onto Isle Brewers
tel: 01460 52519

Good Chub and Dace fishing in upper reaches to Roach in lower reaches.
Controlled by: Ilminster Angling Club.

River Parrett (Coarse)
6.5 miles at Langport tel: 01458 272119
email: denbarlow@fsmail.net

General coarse fishing which is renowned for winter Roach fishing. Closed season 15 March to 15 June Inc. Two disabled platforms 30 yds from main car park with wheelchair access.
Controlled by: Langport & District Angling Association.
Disabled parking and disabed toilet available.

River Tone (Coarse)
Ham (Coal Harbour to Hook Bridge) Nr Taunton
Contact: Enterprise Angling tel: 01823 282623
and Topp Tackle tel: 01823 282518

Good selection of fish including Chub, Roach, Dace, Bream and Pike. Disabled toilets at French Weir.
Controlled by: Taunton Angling Association

River Yeo (Coarse)
6 miles above and below Ilchester

Six miles of river bank running through farm land. A variety of species, mainly Chub and Roach.
Controlled by: Ilchester & District Angling Association

River Yeo (Coarse)
1.5 miles at Bradford Abbas

River fishing with a huge selection of coarse fish including: Perch, Rudd, Tench, Carp, Dace, Chub, Bream and Roach.
Controlled by: Yeovil & Sherborne Angling Association

River Yeo (Coarse)
3 miles along Wyndham Hill Walk, Yeovil and downstream (left bank only)

The River contains all species of coarse fish except Barbel. Mainly Roach, Bream, Chub, Dace, Carp, Tench, Rudd and Perch.

Seafire (Sea)
72 West Street, Watchet TA23 0BH
tel: 01984 634507 email: seafirefishing@aol.com

Sea fishing trips out from Watchet Marina. 60 miles C.O.P. Fully licensed Offshore 105. Full seating, equipped and insured for 12 anglers. 4hr and 8hr trips available.

St Algar's Farm (Game)
West Woodlands, Frome BA11 5ER
tel: 01985 844233

2 acre lake regularly stocked with Rainbow. On the B3092 between Frome and Maiden Bradley. Open 1st April to 31st October. Not suitable for people with disabilities.

Stanley Durston Pond (Coarse)
Walton Nr Street
Contact: Enterprise Angling tel: 01823 282623
and Topp Tackle tel: 01823 282518

Large lake with island in the middle. Fish include Roach, Perch, Carp and Bream.
Controlled by: Taunton Angling Association.
Disabled parking available.

The Old Mill Fishery (Coarse)
Stoford, Yeovil BA22 9TX tel: 01935 414771

Coarse fishing on four lakes and one river in peaceful surroundings. Well stocked with Carp, Bream, Roach, etc.

The Plantations Course Fishing
Kingston Seymour
Tel: 01934 832325

Thorney Lakes & Caravan Park (Coarse)
Muchelney, Langport TA10 0DW.
tel: 01458 250811

Two secluded lakes, well stocked with a selection of coarse fish. Parking at waters edge, weather permitting. Easily fished by people with disabilities. Caravan and camping site 400 mtrs from fishing (ETC 3 star).
Disabled parking and disabled toilet available. Accommodation on site.

Viaduct Fishery (Coarse)
Cary Valley, Somerton TA11 6LJ
tel:01458 274022

Six heavily stocked coarse fishing lakes set in the beautiful Cary Valley. Facilities include a full tackle shop, refreshments, toilets and disabled angling platform.
Disabled parking available on site.

Walrow Ponds (Coarse)
Walrow Road, Highbridge

Complex of three ponds which are open all year round. Big Carp, Bream and plenty of mixed fishing. Night fishing available on request. Access is limited for people with disabilities.
Controlled by: Bridgwater Angling Association tel: 01278 424023
& North Somerset Association of Anglers tel: 01275 856107.
Disabled parking available on site.

Warren Farm Holiday Centre (Coarse and Sea)
Warren Road, Brean Sands, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2RP
tel: 01278 751227 email: enquiries@warren-farm.co.uk

Our fishing lakes are well stocked and include a three acre main lake. Camping accommodation from £6.00. Sea Fishing is also available opposite the park. Tarmac drive to lake for residents. Camping, caravanning & holiday home hire. Includes shops, café, indoor play & restaurant/pub. (AA Holiday Centre, ETC 3 star).
Disabled toilet availble on site. Accommodation on site.

West Sedgemoor Drain (Coarse)
2 miles from the pumping station to Pincombe Bridge. Stathe, North Curry, Nr Taunton
Contact: Enterprise Angling tel: 01823 282623
and Topp Tackle tel: 01823 282518

Good summer venue with a broad range of fishing. 5ft depth. Fish include: Roach, Bream, Pike and Tench. Three disabled platforms.
Controlled by: Taunton Angling Association.
Disabled parking available on site.

Wimbleball Lake (Game)
Brompton Regis, Dulverton TA22 9NU
tel: 01398 371372 email: info@swlakestrust.org.uk

A nationally renowned 364 acre lake with Rainbows averaging 2lb and a good natural stock of Brownies. There are 15 angling boats available on site. Disabled parking near boat pontoons available for boat anglers. Wheelie boat on site (need to book 48 hrs in advance). AA 3 pennant campsite with toilets, showers and washing facilities.
Disabled parking and disabled toilet available. Accommodation on site.

Woodford Lodge
Bristol Water Fisheries
Chew Stoke
01275 332339

Wych Lodge Lake (Coarse)
Staple Fitzpaine Nr Taunton
www.taunton-angling.co.uk
Contact: Topp Tackle tel: 01823 282518

2 - 3ft deep lake with fishing platforms. Fish include Roach, Perch and Carp. Easy access for people with disabilities.
Controlled by: Taunton Angling Association.
Disabled parking available.