Fishing at Durleigh Reservoir

Durleigh Reservoir is ideal for anglers seeking to catch carp, pike, bream and roach.


About Durleigh Reservoir

A 100lb+ net is not uncommon at the reservoir, with some carp weighing more than 36lb. There is also the opportunity to catch between 10 and 20 doubles in the right conditions.

The site is known as superb for carp fishing with a lot of common carp and a good number of mirror carp. Pikes are also caught often.

The site is well-regarded for its bream fishing. Although most bream fall into the 2lb to 5lb range, there are many larger specimens with 7lb and 8lb fish landed regularly.

There is also an abundance of skimmers and vast shoals of roach which can make up bags of 50lb to 80lb on their own.

Durleigh Reservoir Through Reeds

Book a fishing ticket

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Durleigh season dates

Fishing type

2025 season dates

All types

You can catch carp, pike, bream, roach and more.

6 January to 19 December

Durleigh opening times

Fishing starts at 8am daily and runs until the time shown below. Our sites and lodges will be open 30 minutes before and after these times for arrivals, biosecurity controls (dip tanks) and completing permits.

Month

Fishing ends

January

4.30pm

February

5pm

March

6pm

April

7pm

May

8pm

June

8.30pm

July

8.30pm

August

7.30pm

September

6.30pm

October

6pm

November

4.30pm

December

4pm

Durleigh fishing ticket prices

A reduced ticket price and beginner tuition may be available at the discretion of the ranger for up to a maximum of three visits. Rods and tackle may also be available for introductory sessions or hire.

Ticket type

2025 price

Day ticket

Five fish.

£36

Book of six day tickets

Six day tickets for the price of five.

£180

Two fish ticket

Reduced bag limit of two fish. Available after 3pm or seasonally during summer months.

£20

Beginner ticket

Two fish bag limit, hints/tips and rod hire. Advance booking through the ranger is essential.

£10

Season ticket - 100 fish

Fishing for the season at your chosen fishery. Daily bag limits apply. Maximum of 100 fish per season. Maximum of four days’ fishing per week.

£525

Season ticket (Sutton Bingham only) - 50 fish

Fishing for the season at Sutton Bingham Reservoir. Daily bag limits apply. Maximum of 50 fish per season. Maximum of four days' fishing per week.

£300

'All waters' season ticket

Fishing for the season across our three main trout waters: Clatworthy, Hawkridge and Sutton Bingham. Daily bag limits apply. Maximum of 100 fish per season shared between fisheries. Maximum of four days' fishing per week.

£650

Concession day ticket

As per day ticket.

£33

Book of six concession day tickets

Six concession day tickets for the price of five.

£165

Durleigh coarse fishing ticket prices

A reduced ticket price and beginner tuition may be available at the discretion of the ranger for up to a maximum of three visits. Rods and tackle may also be available for introductory sessions or hire.

Ticket type

2025 price

One rod day ticket

As per day ticket. Maximum of one rod.

£11.50

Two/three rod day ticket

Bank fishing during advertised opening times only.

£15

One rod concession day ticket

As per day ticket.

£10

Two/three rod concession day ticket

As per day ticket.

£13

One rod evening ticket

£10

Two/three rod evening ticket

£11.50

Book of six, two/three rod day tickets

Six day tickets for the price of five.

£75

Book of six, two/three rod concession day tickets

Six concession day tickets for the price of five.

£65

Match bookings - One bank

Please book through a ranger.

£175

Match bookings - Both banks

Please book through a ranger.

£260

Concession tickets are available for anglers who receive a state pension or disability allowance, or are under 16. Anglers must provide proof of age or disability, such as a doctor's certificate or Disability Registration Card, on request.

Before you fish

Site rules

Please follow our rules when visiting us.

Safety at our sites

Find out how to stay safe at our sites.

Map for anglers

View our map for more helpful information.

Fishing catch report

Gain a better understanding of our stock levels at some of our other sites.

Finding Durleigh Reservoir

Bridgwater,

Somerset,

TA5 2AW

Phone number: 01278 424786

Email: durleigh@wessexwater.co.uk

Durleigh Reservoir Location Map

Fishing facilities

Fishing lodge

Collect your catch-return from our fishing lodge

Facilities for visitors with disabilities

A wheelchair-accessible lodge and toilets

Toilets

Available at the fishing lodge

Car park

Located outside the fishing lodge and near the main entrance

Man Fishing At Durleigh Reservoir