Fishing venues

Century Ponds

Closed on alternate Sundays until 1pm for clay pigeon shooting; anglers must arrive no earlier than 1pm on shoot dates. The page lists shoot dates for October–December 2026 and throughout 2027. Members must also check for match closures.

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 10 recorded
Day tickets: Check with venue
Night fishing: Not allowed
Waters: 2 waters

About the water

Century Ponds is a two-pond carp and silver fish venue at Stockwood Vale, Keynsham, near Bristol. The waters accommodate 26 anglers in total, with 13 purpose-built platforms on each pond. On-site parking is available, and disabled access provision includes bank-side parking, five double-width platforms and level access to more than ten platforms. Island Pond covers three-quarters of an acre and was constructed in 2000. Depths range from around 2ft to 8ft, with a margin shelf and a shallow shelf around the island. Its stocks include crucian carp, tench, roach, bream, perch, rudd, smaller carp, gudgeon and eels. It is also used for silver fish matches. Old Pond is a half-acre, spring-fed water created in 1989. Depths range from 2ft to 8ft, with holes reaching 10ft. Carp average over 7lb, with some exceeding 20lb, alongside smaller numbers of roach, perch and eels. Fishing requires an advance day ticket, a current Keynsham Angling Association licence and an EA rod licence. Tickets are not sold on the bank, and a gate PIN is supplied with ticket purchases. Anglers may use up to two rods, with barbless hooks compulsory. Night fishing is prohibited. The ponds close on alternate Sunday mornings until 1pm for clay shooting, and members must check for match closures before visiting.

What you can catch

Species reported by anglers, owners or the venue’s website. Check current stocks with the venue.

Rules

Advance tickets, current association membership and an EA rod licence required. Fish only from designated platforms; juniors must be accompanied by an Adult Member. Maximum two rods, never unattended. Barbless hooks only, maximum size 14 on Island Pond and 10 on Old Pond; no braid or fly fishing. Landing nets required for all fish and unhooking mats for carp; no carp retention. Silver fish may be retained for up to five hours, weather permitting. No bait boats, nuts, floating baits or loose-fed boilies. Daily limits: 1kg cereal groundbait, 1kg carp pellets, one large tin each of sweetcorn and meat. No trout pellets or tin cans. No fish transfers, fires, BBQs, loud music or alcohol; take litter home. No night fishing or fishing during shoots. Gates open 7am–10pm April–October and 7am–6pm November–March.