Bristol Water Fisheries

Blagdon Lake

stillwater

Blagdon Lake is a fishing beat on the water at Bristol Water Fisheries. Day tickets from £30.

Pricing and season

Indicative prices only. This calendar does not show whether a beat is bookable or already booked out, and other prices may apply. Always confirm availability and the final price with the booking provider before you travel.

Price calendar

October 2026

1£30

2£30

3£30

4£30

5£30

6£30

7£30

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9£30

10£30

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14£30

November 2026

Day tickets

2 fishBank, All Waters Sporting/C+R (2 fish)

5 Mar – 14 Oct

£30

per day

Per person. Barbless flies only. Catch and release is allowed until you take your limit. Concession £28. Winter prices apply after 14 October. Valid at Chew Valley Lake, Blagdon Lake and Barrow Tanks.

4 fishBank, All Waters Half day (4 fish)

5 Mar – 14 Oct

£30

per ½ day

Per person. Catch and release is allowed until you take your limit. Junior ticket £18. Winter prices apply after 14 October. Valid at Chew Valley Lake, Blagdon Lake and Barrow Tanks.

8 fishBank, All Waters Full (8 fish)

5 Mar – 14 Oct

£36

per day

Per person. Catch and release is allowed until you take your limit. Concession £34. Winter prices apply after 14 October. Valid at Chew Valley Lake, Blagdon Lake and Barrow Tanks.

4 fishBoat, Half day (4 fish)

12 Mar – 14 Oct

£42

per ½ day

Per person, boat and permit. Blagdon boats can go out with or without an engine. Catch and release is allowed until you take your limit. Junior ticket £25. Winter prices apply after 14 October.

2 fishBoat, Sporting/C+R (2 fish)

12 Mar – 14 Oct

£55

per day

Per person, boat and permit. Barbless flies only. Blagdon boats can go out with or without an engine. Catch and release is allowed until you take your limit. Concession £53. Winter prices apply after 14 October.

8 fishBoat, Full (8 fish)

12 Mar – 14 Oct

£62

per day

Per person, boat and permit. Blagdon boats can go out with or without an engine. Catch and release is allowed until you take your limit. Concession £60. Winter prices apply after 14 October.

Season & syndicate rods

300 fishSeason ticket, All Waters Full (300 fish)

25 Feb – 30 Nov

£1100

per season

Per person, 300 fish over the season. Valid at Chew Valley Lake, Blagdon Lake and Barrow Tanks. Concession £1,035. Other season tickets are sold too: five day Mon to Fri (225 fish) £890, weekend (125 fish) £470, monthly (50 fish) £210, junior (100 fish) £300, and lower limit tickets (200 or 125 fish) from £755. Season ticket holders get money off boat permits.

Fishing details

Blagdon Lake at a glance

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Water type: stillwater

Fishing methods

Fly Only

Fly methods

Dry Fly Emerger Nymph Streamer

Wading allowed

Bank fishing only

Double bank

Blagdon Lake lies at the foot of the Mendip Hills, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, near Blagdon village. It covers 440 acres with a seven mile perimeter, an average depth of about 14 feet and a deepest point of 38 feet near the dam. The River Yeo enters at the shallow top end. It is a fly fishing water, stocked with rainbow trout, with catch records going back to the early 1900s.

Both boat and bank fishing are sold here. There are twenty boats, which can go out with or without an engine, and they must be booked ahead. Life jackets must be worn and can be borrowed. Bank fishing runs along most of the seven mile shore, which is for permit holders only apart from a public footpath by Butcombe Bay. The fishing lodge below Blagdon village has an office and a small tackle shop.

A full ticket lets you take eight fish, a half day four, and a cheaper Sporting ticket two fish on barbless flies. An All Waters season ticket covers Blagdon, Chew and Barrow Tanks together.

Stocking and fish species

none stocking · Stocked with rainbow trout reared at Bristol Water’s own fish farm at Ubley.

Brown Trout

Rainbow Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Season: 5 Mar to 30 Nov

Fishing rules for Blagdon Lake

Fly fishing for trout. Barbless flies only on the Sporting ticket. All brown trout must be returned after 14 October. No fishing from the dam or in the streams at Butcombe and Top End. Take care wading, there are deep holes and ditches. Life jackets must be worn in boats, and no anchoring between the dam and the yellow flag buoys.

Where Blagdon Lake is

Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. at Bristol Water Fisheries.

Approximate location

The fishery and river

Fishery

Bristol Water Fisheries

from £21 for 4 fish 3 beats

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FAQ

Blagdon Lake FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Blagdon Lake, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Blagdon Lake at any one time?

The rod limit for Blagdon Lake is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference. Contact Bristol Water Fisheries directly if you need to confirm current availability.

02What species can I expect to catch on Blagdon Lake?

Blagdon Lake holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Wading is permitted on Blagdon Lake, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

No ghillie service is listed for Blagdon Lake at Bristol Water Fisheries — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.

05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?

Parking details for Blagdon Lake are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.

06What tackle should I bring?

Blagdon Lake permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, emerger, nymph, streamer. The fly recommendations section on the Blagdon Lake page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.

07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?

River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Blagdon Lake at Bristol Water Fisheries — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.

08Are dogs allowed on the beat?

Dogs are not listed as permitted on Blagdon Lake. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the .