Welcome to the Angling Section at Henleaze Lake
Angling has been a feature of Henleaze Lake since the inception of the Swimming Club. An active angling section makes a major contribution to the well-being of the Lake and the management of the Lake environment. As with the Swimming Club, the angling section of the Club is run on a voluntary basis.
Angling takes place at the Lake throughout the year apart from days when fish are spawning. From October through to April angling is allowed over the entire Lake. From May through to September one third of the Lake length is reserved for swimming.
The Lake is maintained with a population of coarse fish suitable for general coarse fishing. The stock includes the full range of coarse fish, predators and carp up to about 20lbs.
Fishing swims have been established at several points on the Lake edge to provide safe points for angling and for the safe handling of fish from and to the water.
There is a 200m section of board walk to provide access for angling at the base of the cliff at the Lake edge. This is equipped with fishing platforms and access steps at regular intervals.
There are areas suitable for overnight bivouacing.
Fishing Membership
Fishing membership runs from January to December. Membership applications are accepted in January and February. Fishing membership is generally full by the end of February. To apply for membership please fill in the application form and send to: -
Application Form (click to open) - not currently available
Angling Membership
Henleaze Swimming Club
PO Box 140
Westbury-On-Trym
Bristol BS10 6YD
2012 Annual Membership Rates are as follows:
Adults (18 to 64 yrs) £72
Adults (Concessionary) £54
1st Accompanying Junior (8 – 17 yrs) £37
2nd Accompanying Junior (8 – 17 yrs) £18.50
1st Summer Season Junior (13 - 17 yrs) £37
2nd Summer Season Junior (13 - 17 yrs) £18.50
Non angling adult partner £10.50
Concessionary rates apply to senior citizens (state pensionable age and over), students and disabled anglers.
Fishing members may also fish the waters of the Bristol and West of England Federation of Anglers with which the Henleaze Fishing Section has been affiliated since 1989.The Federation waters include a stretch of the River Avon so that Henleaze anglers can also enjoy river fishing.