Sutton Bingham Reservoir

Customer notice

Please be aware that access to the meadows area is partially closed due to ongoing drainage works. Safety barriers will be in place until further notice which will mean you’re unable to walk any further than the canoe club.

The picnic area remains open as usual but will be closed from Tuesday 23 April to Thursday 25 April for essential maintenance.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

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

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What you can do at Sutton Bingham

Fishing

Walking

Wildlife

Watersports

Safety

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 disabled visitors

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.

Month	Opening times
January	8am - 4pm
February	8am - 4:30pm
March	8am - 5.30pm
April	8am - 6.30pm
May	8am - 7:30pm
June - July	8am - 8pm
August	8am - 7pm
September	8am - 6pm
October	8am - 5:30pm
November	8am - 4pm
December	8am - 3.30pm