Barrow Gurney Reservoir 3 in North Somerset: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The North Somerset end of England holds Barrow Gurney Reservoir 3. It lies 285 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 72 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The bank runs about 1.3 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Long Ashton is the closest town at 1.4 miles. Beyond it, Bishopsworth at 1.7 miles and Winford at 1.8 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Barrow Gurney Reservoir 3

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Open biodiversity records for North Somerset list rainbow trout, European eel and brook trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of this water rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 16°C at the top of summer and 5°C at the bottom of winter. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That is the shape of the year on this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the area boundary, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Barrow Gurney Tank 2 at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.