Fishing venues

Higher Farm Fishery

Wincanton,Somerset· BA9 8JJ

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 11 recorded
Day tickets: £10.00 (two rods, day)
Night fishing: Not confirmed
Waters: 3 waters

About the water

Higher Farm Coarse Fishery is in the rural village of Shepton Montague, near Wincanton in Somerset. It has three fishing lakes with 30 stands in total. The main stocks are common, mirror and ghost carp, including double-figure fish, alongside a range of other coarse species. The two upper lakes contain mainly common and mirror carp, together with some grass carp. The website lists 100 double-figure carp to 20lb in these waters. Green and gold tench reach 6lb, while rudd, roach and perch are listed to 3lb. The lower lake holds mirror and common carp to 20lb, as well as some grass carp. Its other species include rudd, roach, bream, perch, green and gold tench, golden orfe and gudgeon. The published tariff, effective from 1 April 2024, is £10 for adults aged 18 and over using one or two rods. The listed charges are £8 for ages 11–17 and £5 for children aged ten and under. Evening fishing after 5pm costs £7 for adults and £5 for under-17s. Gift vouchers are available to purchase by email, and the website provides telephone and email contact details for enquiries.