WikiCatchChew Valley Lake
England, United Kingdom
- reservoir
- 7 species listed
- 51.3359, -2.6211
Chew Valley Lake is a reservoir in England, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 7 fish species for this water, including Northern pike, Common roach, Common carp. The nearest other water we map in England is River Chew, 13 km away.
Species at Chew Valley Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- River Chewriver13 km
- Floating Harbourcanal13 km
- Feeder Canalcanal13 km
- Cheddar Reservoir SSSIreservoir14 km
- River Avonriver16 km
- River Boydriver16 km
- Ham Green Lakelake16 km
- River Trymstream17 km
About Chew Valley Lake
Anglers know Chew Valley Lake as one of the lesser-trafficked reservoirs of England, United Kingdom. The standard playbook on a reservoir this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Chew Valley Lake is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Northern pike
Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.
- For Common roach
When fishing for roach, use light tackle and fine lines for better bite detection.
- For Common carp
Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Chew Valley Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Chew Valley Lake, make sure your licence covers England, United Kingdom and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Other Fishing Regions in United Kingdom
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.