Chew Valley Lake
Chew Valley Lake is a lake in Somerset, England. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, European Chub and Powan.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (6 species)
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
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 55%.