Durleigh Reservoir

Experience some of the best day coarse fishing in the South West at Durleigh Reservoir.

About the site

The 80-acre reservoir reaches depths of up to 26ft. It is located to the west of Bridgwater in the Somerset hills.

If you are seeking to catch carp, pike, bream and roach, it is the perfect fishery for you!

Things to do

Fishing

A 100+lb net is common and carp can be caught in excess of 36lb. Between 10 and 20 doubles can also be taken in the right conditions.

 

Watersports

Durleigh Sailing Centre offers beginner and advanced sailing courses for all age ranges and skill levels at the reservoir.

Site facilities

Disabled access

A wheelchair-accessible lodge and toilets

Fishing lodge

Collect your catch-return from our fishing lodge

Toilets

Located at the fishing lodge

Picnic bench overlooking Durleigh Reservoir

Opening hours

The reservoir’s opening hours are listed below. All visitors must leave the site before the advertised closing time.

Month

Opening times

January

8am - 4.30pm

February

8am - 5pm

March

8am - 6pm

April

8am - 7pm

May

8am - 8pm

June - July

8am - 8.30pm

August

8am - 7.30pm

September

8am - 6.30pm

October

8am - 6pm

November

8am - 4.30pm

December

8am - 4pm

Finding Durleigh

Bridgwater,

Somerset,

TA5 2AW

Get directions
Durleigh Reservoir Location Map

What to know before you visit

Staying safe

Find out how to protect yourself and those around you when at our sites.

Safety advice

Site rules

Please follow our site rules to ensure the safety of all visitors and wildlife.

Our rules

Photos of Durleigh

Durleigh Footpath With Tree

Durleigh Reservoir Lake with Blue Skies

Geese On The Edge Of Water at Durleigh Reservoir

Man Fishing In Durleigh Reservoir

Flowers At Durleigh

Fishing Durleigh with Blue Skies

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