Coarse fishing
Annual membership of the Langford Lakes Fishing Club will entitle anglers to fish for Carp, Tench, Bream, Pike, Perch, Roach.
Brockbank Lake offers coarse fishing in the pleasant surroundings of the Trust’s Langford Lakes Nature Reserve. Fishing is restricted to designated swims on the south shore of the Brockbank Lake. Access for wheelchair anglers is being developed. NO DAY TICKETS are available, except for guests of members.
NO NIGHT FISHING is allowed.
Langford Lakes fishing club membership
Membership of the club will entitle the angler to coarse fishing on the Brockbank Lake. Membership will be annual and run until the 16th March following. Membership of the club will also entitle the angler to a half-price rate for fly fishing on the River Wylye (fishing on the river MUST be booked in advance).
| Annual membership fee – adults (17 years and over) | £25.00 |
| Annual family membership | £30.00 |
| Guests, per day – adults | £5.00 |
| Guests, per day – juniors (12 – 16 years old inclusive) | £2.00 |
Group visits by arrangement.
Coarse fishing rules:
The site is a Nature Reserve and the following rules have been established to minimise disturbance to wildlife.
- Only members of the Langford Lakes Fishing Club will be entitled to fish.
- Anglers are entitled to fish the Brockbank Lake only, not in the other lakes. Fishing is from designated swims only, along the south shore of the Brockbank Lake. Fishing along the river is allowed at a reduced daily rate, subject to the rules of that fishery, and subject to availability (and must be booked in advance).
- Swims are to be taken up on a ‘first come first served’ basis. It is not possible to reserve them in advance (except by the management for special events). Swims must be fully vacated if the angler is leaving the fishery i.e. all equipment removed.
- On no account should rods be left unattended with bait in the water and if it is necessary to leave the swim, lines must be reeled with the unbaited hook secured to a rod ring.
- Fishing will be allowed from dawn (park on the road) until one hour after sunset. NO NIGHT FISHING IS ALLOWED.
- All fish caught are to be returned unharmed to the water as quickly as possible. Unhooking mats are recommended but should be disinfected between fisheries, as should landing nets. On no account should fish be retained in keep nets or sacks.
- Barbless hooks must be used, or hooks with flattened barbs. 8
- Fishing is restricted to the use of a rod and reel only.
- A maximum of two rods per angler is allowed.
- Bite alarms should be at low volume, to preserve the peace for others. No radios.
- No tent bivvies, but umbrellas are allowed.
- No weights heavier than 1 ounce (30 grammes).
- Loss of terminal tackle in vegetation or tree branches must be reported.
- Close season 15th March to 15th June inclusive.
- Pike fishing is available throughout the coarse fishing season. When fishing for pike use only barbless single, double or treble hooks. No live baiting is allowed.
- All litter and line must be taken away at the end of fishing.
- Application for membership is considered as acceptance of these rules. The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has the power to refuse or withdraw membership and its decision is final.
How to get there
Grid Reference (entrance): SU037370
Directions from Salisbury
Take the A36, heading towards Warminster. After about 8 miles out of Salisbury take a left turn, sign posted 'The Langfords'. Then take the second left into Duck Street, sign posted for 'Hanging Langford'. Langford Lakes is the first turning on the left just after the bridge across the River Wylye.
Directions from North Wiltshire
Head south to the A303. Head west on this road until the junction of the A303 / A36 near the village of Wylye. At this junction take the A36 south (heading towards Salisbury). After 2 miles turn right sign posted 'The Langfords'. Then take the next right into Duck Street, sign posted for 'Hanging Langford'. Langford Lakes is the first turning on the left just after the bridge across the River Wylye.
Access to fishing on the Brockbank Lake
Please park opposite Fishery Cottage (see map) unless: a) parking for disabled visitors is provided at the Education Centre b) if arriving early in the day, before the main gate opens (8-9 am), please park on the roadside (without obstructing any gates). Please move the car off the road later when the reserve opens. Swims are spread along the south shore of the lake. Some swims are accessible to wheelchairs – please enquire for further details.
Health and safety precautions
- Beware of slippery, steep or uneven group on or adjacent to swims. Wooden surfaces are slippery when wet.
- Water by the swims is often deep, and the silt can be deep too.
- Never walk onto ice covered water.
- As with any body of fresh water, there is a risk of Weil’s Disease. Cover all cuts and broken skin with waterproof plasters, and wash hands before eating, drinking and smoking. Never put wet line in your mouth. If you experience flu-like symptoms in the next few days see your doctor.
- Make sure you have up-to-date protection against Tetanus.
- Wear eye protection when casting.
- Carry a mobile phone or whistle to attract attention in an emergency.
- Fishing is undertaken entirely at the angler’s own risk. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust accepts no responsibility for vehicles or property, or for personal injury suffered, whilst using the premises or its facilities.
- The nearest telephone in an emergency is at Fishery Cottage. The nearest pay phone is on the main road through Steeple Langford, nearest the Salisbury end.
- The nearest hospital is Salisbury District (24hr A&E) Odstock Road, Salisbury SP2 8BJ tel 01722 336262
How to join
For an application form contact the Reserve office using the email form below. Or call on 01722 792011 or write to Langford Lakes Nature Reserve, Steeple Langford, Salisbury, Wilts SP3 4NH.
The Trust works in partnership with the Salmon and Trout Association, Wild Trout Trust, Wiltshire Fishery Association, Game Conservancy Trust, Environment Agency and Natural England.
