fishing

We have two private fishing lakes available for B&B and cottage guests to fish, totaling 1.5 acres (0.6ha) of water, containing mirror and common carp, bream, roach, rudd, tench, golden orf and ghost koi.

  • Colston Hall has no closed season
  • Fishing is available between 7am and dusk
  • Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
  • Fish from prepared swims
  • Please use barbless hooks
  • Do not keep carp over 2lb (900g) in keep-nets
  • No radios, dogs, camping or fires
  • Do not remove or introduce fish
  • Please take care not to leave any litter
  • Drying room for wet outdoor clothing and muddy boots
  • Please use our ‘wash house’ to store fishing tackle and bait
  • £10 per day for up to 2 rods per person
Fishing PegFishing LakeBig CatchBreamCarpMirror carp
Please note that  fish are protected under the Fisheries Act  and it is illegal in the UK to remove or  introduce  fish to the fishing lakes.