Things to do
Fishing
Fish from a boat or the bank for rainbow and brown trout averaging 2lb per fish. We now offer both game and coarse fishing at Sutton Bingham.
Fish at Sutton Bingham
Exploring
Make your way along the woodland trail and take in the scenic views of the reservoir. You can even stop at our picnic or play area on your journey.
Wildlife
The site supports more than 200 species of wildflowers and grasses, around 1,000 species of invertebrates, and at least 88 bird species.
Watersports
We have partnered with local clubs in and around Yeovil to open up the reservoir for sailing, canoeing and model boating.
Site facilities
Picnic area
Take a break and enjoy the scenic views
Children's play area
The perfect spot for children to play
Disabled access
A wheelchair accessible lodge, toilets and boats
Footpaths
Make your way along our woodland trail
Boats
These are only available for anglers
Bike racks
A secure space to lock your bike up
Fishing lodge
Collect your catch-return from our fishing lodge
Car park
Located at the picnic area and at the fishing lodge
Toilets
Located at the picnic area
Opening hours
The reservoir’s opening hours are listed below. All visitors must leave the site before the advertised closing time.
The reservoir's fishing times are not the same. Please view Sutton Bingham Reservoir's fishing dates and times for more information.
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Month |
Opening times |
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January |
8am - 4pm |
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February |
8am - 4.30pm |
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March |
8am - 5.30pm |
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April |
8am - 6.30pm |
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May |
8am - 7.30pm |
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June - July |
8am - 8pm |
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August |
8am - 7pm |
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September |
8am - 6pm |
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October |
8am - 5.30pm |
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November |
8am - 4pm |
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December |
8am - 3.30pm |
Explore our other sites
We have a number of other sites, which all offer different activities – learn more about where they are and what they have to offer.