Open space lake in somerset

[the stig]

My 9 year old son is trying his luck at coarse fishing. We are looking for a lake in somerset that has plenty of open space around it, so he can safely cast without getting snagged on the wild life. Can anyone help please?

[fullcreel]

I'm don't know somerset very well, I'm just inside the wilts border, but Longleat lakes might be a good place to try. The lower lake would be good for a beginer, theres plenty of fish, roach, skimmers, carp, the odd tench. THe lake is open banked and there is plenty of casting room. Also, and this might be usefuk for a nine year old, there are cafes, ice cream parlours, toilets. My thinking is that to get your son hooked, he should enjoy the day.
Well good luck

[devondave]

hey there stig although i have never fished this venue it seems an easy water which to me would be ideal for a youngster to become hooked (pardon the pun) on the sport!

http://www.bullockfarm.co.uk/index.htm

let us know how you get on!

[the stig]

Thanks Chaps

I had considered longleat, but I feel that is a bit of a rip off at £5 per spectator.

Checked out Bulloch Farm, that looks brilliant. Contacted them and Rushcombe lake within their complex was reccommended. Only 1/2 an hour from home. Won't be able to go until the 26th as he gets a new rod and reel for his birthday on the 23rd.

[fullcreel]

Sorry, did not now about the £5 for being a spectator. That is, I think out of order. They must see only £ signs and not the future.
There is a book with the title 'Where to fish in the South West'.
Good luck

[Banana Steve]

What part of somerset are you from Stig, as there is nice lake complex on the other side of Frome called whitham friery. there are two very nice lakes, which have all sorts in from crucian carp, roach, skimmers, perch etc and its only £4 a day. well it was last year it may have gone up to £5.

[fullcreel]

Is north east somerset not in your range, Warminster angloing club have an open lake in a place called Berkley, very open, lots of roach, rudd and carp. Easy to catch lots of the smaller ones, there are some bigger ones, but they tend to hide behind the island. Its costs about £35 a season tho.

[Lazarus]

Hi Stig,
If you're anywhere near Somerton, Viaduct Fishery is stacked full of fish.
It gets busy at weekends though so is a better bet for a youngster during the week. I'm not sure if there's any charge for a Dad with his son.
If you're anywhere near the Devon border then there's another nice fishery at Sampford Peverell just off the dual carriageway to Tiverton.
Hope this helps.

[Weston Dave]

Hi Stig
Check out Cider Farm Lakes Dobunni Farm, Brean Road, Lympsham BS24 0HA
tel: 01278 751593 email:www.ciderfarmlakes@aol.com near Weston Super Mare. Lots of room Café, Bait shop and tuition.
Tight Lines David