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Chew Valley Lake

Lake fishing  Somerset, England · 05:39 - 20:54

Chew Valley Lake is a lake in Somerset, England. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, European Chub and Powan.

Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
19°
Thu
83%
20°
Best day
Fri
83%
20°
Sat
80%
22°
Sun
81%
21°
Mon
81%
19°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
21°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
36.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:54–06:54 Day 06:54–19:39 Dusk 19:39–21:39

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:37–06:37 Major period 16:37–18:37 Minor period 21:43–23:13 Minor period 12:02–13:32

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

15:00
22°
16:00
22°
17:00
22°
18:00
22°
19:00
20°
20:00
19°
21:00
18°
22:00
18°
23:00
18°
00:00
17°
01:00
16°
02:00
16°

Likely catch now (6 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
86%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
75%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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Powan
Coregonus clupeoides
56%
Peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
30%
Average conditions right now.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
17%
Average conditions right now.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
12%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Perch, European Chub, Powan, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout and Sea Trout.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural perch and roach patterns for european perch.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

About this water

Chew Valley Lake is a reservoir in Chew Stoke, Chew Valley, Somerset, England. It is the sixth-largest artificial lake by area in the United Kingdom, with an area of 1,200 acres (4.9 km2), but only the forty-seventh largest by volume. The lake, created in the early 1950s, was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1956. It provides much of the drinking water for the city of Bristol and surrounding area, taking its supply from the Mendip Hills. Some of the lake water is used to maintain the flow in the River Chew.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Chew Valley Lake?

Popular catches here include European Perch, European Chub, Powan, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Chew Valley Lake?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Chew Valley Lake?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Chew Valley Lake right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 58%.