Fishing at Durleigh Reservoir
Durleigh Reservoir is ideal for anglers seeking to catch carp, pike, bream and roach.
About Durleigh Reservoir
Durleigh is known for superb carp fishing, with plenty of common carp and a good number of mirror carp, some weighing more than 39lbs. In the right conditions, it’s possible to catch a dozen or more twenties in a single day.
The site is also well regarded for its bream fishing. While most bream fall into the 2lb to 5lb range, many larger specimens are caught regularly, including fish of 7lb and 8lb.
There is also an abundance of skimmers and large shoals of roach, which can make up bags of 50lb to 80lb on their own.
Book a fishing ticket
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Fishing at Durleigh
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Fishing type |
2026 season dates |
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All types You can catch carp, pike, bream, roach and more. |
5 January to 18 December |
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Month |
Fishing ends |
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January |
4.30pm |
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February |
5pm |
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March |
6pm |
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April |
7pm |
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May |
8pm |
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June |
8.30pm |
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July |
8.30pm |
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August |
7.30pm |
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September |
6.30pm |
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October |
6pm |
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November |
4.30pm |
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December |
4pm |
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Ticket type |
2026 price |
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One rod day ticket As per day ticket. Maximum of one rod. |
£11.50 |
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Two/three rod day ticket Bank fishing during advertised opening times only. |
£15 |
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One rod concession day ticket As per day ticket. |
£10 |
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Two/three rod concession day ticket As per day ticket. |
£13 |
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One rod evening ticket |
£10 |
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Two/three rod evening ticket |
£11.50 |
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Book of six, two/three rod day tickets Six day tickets for the price of five. |
£75 |
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Book of six, two/three rod concession day tickets Six concession day tickets for the price of five. |
£65 |
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Match bookings - One bank Please book through a ranger. |
£175 |
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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
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Map for anglers
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Fishing catch report
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Finding Durleigh Reservoir
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
