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Clatworthy reservoir

Clatworthy reservoir is situated in the Brendon Hills on the edge of the Exmoor National Park in west Somerset. It impounds the head waters of the River Tone and the surrounding rolling hills provide a picturesque setting for walking and fishing.

Fishing

Season: 17 March - 10 October 2010

Anglers can enjoy fishing for rainbow and brown trout from the banks of this 130-acre reservoir or from a boat. Fishing boats may be hired for rowing or you may use your own motor (electric outboard only).

There are seven water inlets at Clatworthy which are all described as hot spots for fishermen, but generally the south bank is considered to be the best area. Clatworthy offers good top of the water fishing with nymphs or dry flies or, at the deep areas, with sinking lines and flashing lures.

The rod average during 2009 was 2.6 fish and the total for the season was 8,874. The largest rainbow trout caught in 2009 weighed in at 8lbs 4oz (the reservoir record is 16lbs 10oz caught in 1998). The biggest brown trout caught in 2009 was 7lbs (the record is 8lbs 2oz caught in 1994).

The fishing lodge has facilities for the disabled, plus an 'Allan' wheelie boat.

For further information about fishing at Clatworthy, contact the ranger Dave Pursey on 01984 624658.

Walking

Clatworthy reservoir offers the chance to stroll at leisure through a short nature trail or, for the more adventurous, it is possible to walk the entire reservoir perimeter of five miles. There is ample parking and public toilets are located at the viewing area where visitors begin the perimeter walk. The car park is open throughout the year, but is locked at sunset.

Because of safety concerns regarding incidents of dog fouling and lack of supervision by some owners, no dogs are allowed around this reservoir.

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