Hawkridge reservoir
This upland reservoir nestles in a small valley on the Quantock Hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The reservoir lies some seven miles west of Bridgwater, just beyond the village of Spaxton.
Fishing
Season: 17 March - 10 October 2010
This 32 acre reservoir provides fishing facilities for brown or rainbow trout from the bank or a boat - anglers are recommended to book boats.
Anglers can use the facilities at the fishing lodge which include a lounge with a drinks machine and toilets. An updated fishing report as well as information on the latest flies, tactics and catch rate can be found in the lodge.
The car parking adjacent to the lodge is restricted and reserved for disabled anglers. Other fishermen are requested to use the main car park at the entrance to the reservoir.
During 2009 Hawkridge fished well with the largest rainbow trout weighing in at 6lbs 3oz. The rod average for the season was 2.4 with a total of more than 5,000 fish caught. The best five fish limit was 17lbs 8oz.
Fly dressing, inter-club matches and away events as well as casting tuition for beginners are available from Hawkridge Fly Fishing Club. Details can be found on the fishing lodge notice board.
For further details about fishing at Hawkridge, please contact the ranger Gary Howe on 01278 671840.
Hawkridge is a small reservoir with limited bank space, so unfortunately no walking around the site is permitted. However, it does lie in a particularly picturesque area and there are a number of public footpaths which link to the reservoir. The reservoir and its bird life can be viewed from the layby on Lawyers Hill and from one of the nearby public footpaths.
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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