Day permit 2025
Terms & Conditions
Validity:
Valid only on date shown on permit
Valid at waters mentioned on permit card only.
Fishing on Bristol Water Fisheries property is subject to the detailed Bristol Water Fisheries General Fishing Regulations, obtainable by request from Woodford Lodge Fisheries office.
All permit holders must hold a valid National Rod License before fishing at Bristol Water Fisheries.
Entitlement:
Day permits entitle a maximum of 8 fish to be retained in any one day’s fishing, unless otherwise stated.
Half day permits entitle a maximum of 4 fish to be retained in any one day’s fishing, unless otherwise stated
Predator permits only permit pike and perch to be targeted. All trout caught by accident must be released unharmed to the water.
Accurate and regular catch returns must be completed at the end of each days fishing.
Fishing Times and Bank + Boat Fishing behaviour:
Bank anglers may not be at the lakeside until one hour before sunrise. Bank anglers may enter site half and hour before this but cannot commence fishing.
Staking of places on the bank is not permitted.
Unattended nets may be seized.
Bristol Water aim to get boat anglers out on the water between 8-9am (weather dependent). Occasionally boats may be delayed in getting out.
All boat anglers must sign in with our office team. Boat anglers must sign to say that they have seen, understand and agree to comply with our fisheries health and safety DVD terms and conditions.
Anglers must be respectful of other lake users at all times when on company property.
Permit holders are responsible for their own personal safety when on company property.
Safety
You are responsible for your own safety when angling on Bristol Water property. Any safety measures taken by Bristol Water do not relieve you of this responsibility. If you go into the water you do so at your own risk.
Anglers must not wade any deeper than the tops of their thighs (i.e. normal thigh wader depth).
For your safety, Bristol Water strongly advises wearing a lifejacket and use of a wading staff when wading. All boat anglers must wear a lifejacket at all times when boat fishing.
At times, hidden dangers such as deep water, obstacles, weed beds or soft mud may hamper entry into the water and limit available fishing spots.
Do not cast if there is a danger of hitting people behind you. Be especially careful on or near public areas and footpaths.
Wading is not permitted at Barrow tanks.
Liability
Anglers should comply with the safety advice set out above at all times when on Bristol Water property. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Bristol Water will not be liable for any death or personal injury resulting from the failure of Anglers to abide by the safety rules or other unsafe behaviour by anglers. This does not exclude Bristol Water’s liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence or that of its employees or agents.
Parking on Company Property:
Parking in ‘permit only’ car parks permitted by permit holder only.
Parking in pay and display parking areas is FREE for bank permit holders.
Season bank permit holders must clearly display their complimentary parking sticker in their registered vehicle when on company property.
Restrictions:
Bank angling is not permitted in the following areas:
Chew Valley lake: The Dam, the Nature Reserve, the causeways at Herons Green and Herriot’s, the Sailing Club, in front of the Picnic Areas, the boat landing stages.
Blagdon lake: The Dam and Bywash, the stream mouths at Butcombe and Ubley, in front of the Top End Bird Hide.
Boat angling is not permitted in the following areas:
Stratford nature reserve, red buoyed area in dam basin at Blagdon lake (please ask staff if you are unsure of where these areas are located)
During the months of February and November boats will not be permitted to enter sensitive areas of the lakes where large wildfowl are present. Anglers should note no go zones during this period. Details are available from Woodford Lodge.
Boat anglers are not permitted to anchor in no anchoring zones and should be courteous to other boats drifting and bank anglers nearby.
Eligibility:
Open to all members of the general public.
Ghillie/guide services:
Ticket holders shall not provide ghillie/guide services without prior agreement by Bristol Water.
Non-compliance to this condition will result in forfeit of ticket(s) without refund and offender may be subject to potential exclusion from the fishery in accordance with the fishery enforcement policy.
Fishing and Fishery Rules:
Fishing on Bristol Water Fisheries property is subject to the detailed Bristol Water Fisheries Rules.
Prices:
Price per fishing day booked charged as per published list price.
Bookings fees may be applicable for online purchases.
Payment:
Day permits available online from our designated ticket provider or in house at Woodford Lodge.
Bristol Water accept cash, cheque, and most of the main card providers with exception of AMEX.
Concessions:
Discounted permits available for concessions. Concessions are considered as anyone with a registered disability or individuals aged 65 years of age or older. Proof of eligibility may be required upon purchase of a permit.
Transferable:
Individual day permits are only transferable upon advanced notification to and approval from Bristol Water Fisheries upon completion of the ‘Advanced paid ticket transfer or refund appeal form’.
Onward re-sale of individual fishing dates only upon notification to and from Bristol Water Fisheries upon completion of the ‘Advanced paid ticket transfer or refund appeal form’.
Onward re-sale value of individual fishing dates to not exceed published Bristol Water Fisheries list price.
Refunds:
Refunds only available in the event of cancellation of entitlement by Bristol Water.
Associated booking fees are non-refundable unless by cancellation of fishing by Bristol Water.
Right to modify:
Bristol Water reserves the right to change these Terms & Conditions by giving you notice by email.
Right to refuse access:
Bristol Water reserves the right to refuse entry to company property.
Privacy Policy:
Bristol Water will process your personal data in accordance with our privacy policy which can be found online at www.bristolwaterfisheries.com/privacy-policy/ or can be requested at time of booking.
Enquiries:
woodford.lodge@bristolwater.co.uk or 01275 332339