Walton Pond
Walton Pond is situated in the Vale of Avalon near Street in Somerset. The pond has been dug from old peat workings. It is an excellent venue for specialist carp angler's and great for pleasure and match anglers. The pond's largest inhabitants are carp in their mid twenties and some very large bream. The pond also holds a good head of skimmer bream, roach and perch.
How to get there
From Taunton take the A361, Turn right at the Pipers inn, on entering Walton, turn sharp left at the Pike and Muskets inn. Keep bearing right to bridge over the south drain, Walton Pond is on the right. Please be aware that no parking is allowed on the roadside at this venue you may only park in the car park provided.
The West Sedgemoor Drain is situated on the Somerset Levels and is a site of special scientific interest, it is also an R.S.P.B reserve. This water contains some specimen fish which include, Pike, Carp, Roach, Tench, Perch,Bream and Eels.Disabled swims available at the pumping station.
West Sedgemoor Drain at Stathe
How to Get There
This Water is situated on the Burrowbridge to Langport road. Fishing is only permitted on the south bank from the pumping station to Pincombe bridge. There is no vehicle access at Pincombe bridge however, there is ample parking available at the pumping station.
The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal
Taunton Angling Association own the fishing rights from Firepool lock Taunton where the canal enters the River Tone, to higher Durston (Upper Maunsell Lock). You can gain access from the road bridges in Taunton, Bathpool Hyde Lane, Creech St Michael, Durston and Upper Maunsell.
The canal boasts a stock of Roach, Rudd, Tench, Carp, Pike, Perch, Bream and Eels.
The Canal is attractive and enjoyable but please take care,especially of children, when visiting the Canal and its Towpath, particularly near locks and weirs.
In 1827 the Bridgwater and Taunton canal was opened. The original route ran from Taunton and joined the River Parrett at Huntworth. The engineer for the canal was James Hollinsworth. In 1837 a further act was obtained authorizing the extension from Huntworth to Bridgwater and the building of the dock and its entrance lock to the River Parrett. The canal operated very successfully during this period.
The canal has been fully restored by British Waterways, with support from Somerset County Council and local district Councils.The bridges along with most structures have been recreated, as they were when the canal was in its prime.
