What you can do

Can we picnic/BBQ by the lake?

No - there are no picnic areas at Blagdon. There is a picnic area at Chew Valley Lake though. Click here for more information on public access.

Can we canoe/kayak on the lake?

No - the only pursuit allowed on the lake is fishing.

Is the pike fishing at Blagdon Lake?

No - the only fishing at Blagdon is trout fishing. There is pike fishing at Chew Valley Lake.

Can we scuba dive in Blagdon Lake?

To our knowledge the answers no but you may wish to confirm that with the fisheries and recreations staff. Bristol Water have allowed diving in the Barrow reservoirs.

How do I learn to fish?

The Bristol Water fisheries team run a number of beginner's days (second Saturday in the month). You can give them a shout on 01275 332339 & they'll sort you out with respect to permits, tuition & everything else.

In May and June 2008 the Salmon and Trout Association have organised tuition especially for youngsters at Chew Valley.

How do I get to Blagdon without a car?

The bus route 672/4 (formerly the Chew Valley Explorer) from Bristol stops at Blagdon. It will drop you in the village and you'd have to make your own way down to the lake and around to where you wish to fish.

Another way is to get to Bristol Airport using the flyer and hire a taxi which could drop you where you wanted.

Some fisherman to cycle if they are bank fishing, but they tend to live locally.

Really you need to be dropped off and picked up or have your own form of transport.

How do I book a boat?

If you want to book a boat, give the fisheries guys at Woodford Lodge a call on 01275 332339.

About the lake

Is the lake a natural formation?

No - it was built by Bristol Water. See the History section

Is there a sunken village under Blagdon Lake?

No - We're not sure how the whole "sunken village" myth started about Blagdon because that's exactly what it is. All of the ground which was flooded to form the lake was farmland.