Clattercote Reservoir

This pretty and secluded reservoir is surrounded by trees and shrubs and a wooden walkway leading to 122 jetty-style pegs, with a further 10 pegs along the dam wall. The reservoir is 21 acres.

Clattercote is a popular match, pleasure and specimen carp venue and is usually busy with anglers at the weekends. It is quieter mid-week, with plenty of space for pleasure anglers. Always check the noticeboard on arrival for latest information.

There is a portable toilet on site.

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Fishery rules

Please always check with the fishery bailiff for any changes or updates to the fishery rules.

Clattercote Reservoir fishery rules

Fish stocks

Carp average 13lb but can be up to 30lb. They can be caught on a variety of methods including zigs and gloating baits.

Bream up to 14lb can be caught on the bottom, particularly when the weather is cloudy.

Tench feed best from April through to October.

Roach are not often fished for. The venue record is 2lb 10oz, a fish of a lifetime for a serious roach angler.

Pike - In the winter months Clattercote is a popular venue with pike anglers and has produced fish to 26lb.

Prices and opening times (from 1 January 2026)

The fishery is open 24 hours.

Adult (one rod) £9
Concession* (one rod) £6
Second rod £4
Evening (adult or concession*) £6
Night (24 hours, two rods) £25
Match peg fee £9

*Concessionary permits are available to anglers who are in possession of a concessionary rod licence.

Day permits are available on the bank from the fishery bailiff. Matches must be booked in advance. Sign in to your online account to book a match online.

Clattercote Reservoir match booking terms and conditions
1. A match booking can only be made more than 7 days before the date of the match.
2. A match booking is only permitted for matches with 10 or more anglers taking part.
3. A non-refundable booking fee of £6 applies to each match booked (50% booking fee discount available for 6 or more matches booked at any one time. i.e 10 matches booked. Individually booked fee £60 Discounted booking fee £30.Only available by request).
4. Peg fees from 1st May 2026 will be £9 per peg.
5. Payment of peg fees are to be made to the fishery bailiff by either cash or cheque on the day of the match. Payments in advance can also be made directly at the fishery.
6. Cancellation or amendments of pegs booked for matches are not permitted with 30 days of the date of the match.
7. The match organiser is responsible and liable for any monies due for any match booking they make.
8. The Canal & River Trust reserves the right to cancel and amend any such match booking at any time for any reason. In these circumstances the match organiser will not be liable for any monies due on any amendments or cancelations.
9. The Canal & River Trust does not under any circumstance guarantee specific peg numbers. Peg numbers are to be requested in advance with the fishery bailiff. Peg numbers are always subject to change up to and on the day of the match.
10. Fishery bailiff may be contacted between 9am and 6pm on 07582837181
11. Please follow any parking instructions or directions given by the fishery bailiff.
12. All anglers must possess a valid Environment Agency rod licence.
13. All nets must dry before fishing. Checks will be made and any angler arriving with wet nets may not be permitted to fish.
14. All fish must be returned to the water if was caught in after the weighing in.
15. The match organiser is responsible for the actions and conduct of those anglers fishing that match.
16. It is the match organisers responsibility to ensure no litter or rubbish of any kind is deposited into the water or left on the banks of the fishery (even if it was there when they arrived).
17. Individual fishery rules apply. It is the match organisers responsibility to ensure all fishery rules are communicated to those anglers fishing that match. Please check on arrival.
18. A minimum of 2 keepnets are required. One for carp and one for silvers. Keepnets should be staked out fully. Wader will be needed during the summer.
19. No more than 60lb should be kept in any one keepnet. Please keep the fish’s welfare in mind.
20. A weigh mat must be used when weighing in.
21. The Canal & River Trust takes no responsibility for any accident or damage to anglers or their equipment as a result of a club or individual holding a fishing match at a Trust fishery. Clubs and organisers are advised to hold third party public liability insurance in case of an accident or incident caused by the action of an angler fishing that match.