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Blagdon Lake

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Blagdon Lake. The name stirs emotions for thousands of anglers as the home of still water trout fly fishing.

Free Entry

Opening Times

Accessibility

Dog Friendly

All methods work on the lake but many locals and experts stick to small flies and nymphs fished slowly on or near the surface

Early season and in the dying days of the year lures and sinking lines can be effective, but it is the patterns that imitate the naturals which command most attention

Sitting at the foot of the Mendip Hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Blagdon Lake covers 440 acres and is classified as a SSSI by Natural England for its’ wildflower meadows and bird populations

The long, narrow shape makes it ideal for both boat and bank fishing

There are deep basins and long banks to drift over, plenty of points and promontories for access to deeper areas as well as shallow, sheltered bays of quieter water

Most of the seven-mile perimeter has easy bank access but to explore the more remote areas a boat is the answer

Location

Blagdon Lake

Address

Blagdon Lake, Bristol BS40, UK

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Driving from our parks

Yellow Sands: 23.13 miles / 51 mins

Rating

★★★★★4.5

Based on 116 reviews

Info correct at time of publish: April 10, 2026. Always check with location before visiting.

Reviews

Mark Holbrook

5 months ago

Plenty of parking on the road to the west. It helps to have a map showing the PROW's, but it's way-marked. Annoyingly you're not allowed to walk on the access road around the lake as it's owned by Bristol Water. Still, the footpaths and quiet roads in Nempnett Thrubwell allow a circular route of 10k.
Makes a refreshing change to Chew Valley Lake and it's underwhelming walk.

Stephen M Goldsmith

a year ago

Beautiful place to relax, park on the bridge, not sure if there is a proper car park it vast and a very long walk all the way around. Dog friendly on lead

Alex

4 years ago

Fantastic place for a walk, lots of birds, impressive dam facility. The lake itself is accessible from the north-west side (up the bridge). When I was there, I saw good size fish jumping! Dogs are allowed. I do recommend walking to Blagdon town too - it is very cute, with beautiful church and lots of character.

Colin Rogers

5 years ago

Great place to go to. Beautifully tranquil simply alive with wildlife both on the water and in the surrounding woods. Views are breathtaking. Plenty of benches to sit on and soak up the views and contemplate.

Lee Shortland

5 years ago

Very nice lake to walk around with chairs along the way no car park but can park on the road at one end of the bridge..

Andy Wilcock

8 years ago

Am amazing place to walk, although you can't walk round the whole lake. But some great views. Yeo Valley farms are very welcoming to walkers, with hats etc.