Customer notice
Due to planned maintenance, the path along the dam will be closed from 19 August until approximately the end of October. This means that anglers will not be able to fish from the North Bank.
There will also be limited parking near the lodge. Please keep the parking spaces closest to the lodge free for less mobile customers and park on the grass to the right of the main entrance (near the welcome sign).
As a means of compensation, we are dropping the price of boat hire by £5 during the works. This will automatically be applied at checkout when purchasing tickets.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
About Sutton Bingham Reservoir
Set in the rolling hills of the Somerset and Dorset border, the reservoir is located just five miles outside of Yeovil. It covers 143 acres and holds more than 2,600 million litres of water, while also offering excellent trout fishing – either from a boat or the bank.
Finding Sutton Bingham Reservoir
Yeovil,
Somerset,
BA22 9QL
What you can do at Sutton Bingham
Fishing
The venue is very well stocked with rainbow and brown trout averaging 2lb per fish, as well as some surprise double-figure specimens.
Fish at Sutton Bingham Reservoir
Walking
Take a stroll along the woodland trail and take in the scenic views.
Wildlife
The site supports more than 200 species of wildflowers and grasses, around 1,000 species of invertebrates, and at least 88 bird species.
Watersports
We have partnered with local clubs in and around Yeovil to open up the reservoir for sailing, canoeing and model boating.
Safety
Follow our guidance to help ensure the safety of yourself, the people around you and wildlife when visiting our sites.
Read our safety guidelines
Site facilities
Picnic area
Take a break and enjoy the scenic views
Children's play area
The perfect spot for children to play
Facilities for visitors with disabilities
A wheelchair accessible lodge, toilets and boats
Footpaths
Make your way along our nature trails
Boats
These are only available for anglers
Wheelyboats
These are only available for disabled anglers
Bike racks
A secure space to lock your bike up
Fishing lodge
Collect your catch-return from our fishing lodge
Car park
Located at the picnic area and at the fishing lodge
Toilets
Located at the picnic area
Opening hours
The reservoir’s opening hours are listed below. All visitors must leave the site before the advertised closing time.
The reservoir's fishing times are not the same. Please view Sutton Bingham Reservoir's fishing dates and times for more information.
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Month |
Opening times |
|---|---|
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January |
8am - 4pm |
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February |
8am - 4.30pm |
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March |
8am - 5.30pm |
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April |
8am - 6.30pm |
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May |
8am - 7.30pm |
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June - July |
8am - 8pm |
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August |
8am - 7pm |
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September |
8am - 6pm |
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October |
8am - 5.30pm |
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November |
8am - 4pm |
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December |
8am - 3.30pm |
More of Sutton Bingham Reservoir
Our rules
When you visit our sites please follow our rules.
- Stay out of the water
- No fires or BBQs
- No dogs (except assistance dogs)
- No cycling
- No littering
- Please keep to permitted areas
- Please use the toilets provided
