Are day tickets available at Shearwater Lake?

Shearwater Lake is listed as offering day ticket fishing. Always check the official venue information before travelling, as prices, booking requirements and availability can change.

What species can I catch at Shearwater Lake?

Shearwater Lake is listed with species including Carp, Coarse. Stock and catch reports can change, so check the latest venue information before fishing.

Where is Shearwater Lake?

Shearwater Lake is listed in Warminster, Wiltshire, South West England. Check the venue address, postcode and official directions before travelling.

Are there other fishing lakes near Warminster?

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Shearwater Lake

Shearwater Lake on the Longleat Estate near Warminster is a 36-acre Wiltshire coarse fishery set among woodland, with fishing available by advance online booking only.

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About Shearwater Lake

Longleat describes Shearwater as a 36-acre coarse fishing lake near Warminster, set in woodland and catering for a wide range of angling styles and species. Fishing remains open following the Estate's recent reservoir and visitor-area improvement works. Current access is managed through advance online booking, with Longleat directing anglers to GoCatch for fishing reservations. The Estate's current fishing guidance says cash is not accepted on the day and vehicles may only be used for drop-off at vehicle-accessible swims before being moved to the visitor car park.

Region: South West England
County: Wiltshire
Town or area: Warminster
Species: Carp, Coarse
Access: Day ticket, Booking required, Coarse fishing
Facilities: Parking, Cafe

Fishing weather

3-day weather for Shearwater Lake

Forecast for Warminster. Check again before travelling as conditions can change.

Today 30 Sep

Sunny

19°C 13°C low

72% Chance of rain

20 mph Max wind

Tomorrow 1 Oct

Sunny

18°C 11°C low

12% Chance of rain

11 mph Max wind

Friday 2 Oct

Overcast

18°C 12°C low

15% Chance of rain

15 mph Max wind

Weather data provided by WeatherAPI.com

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Shearwater Lake venue rules

Fishing must be pre-booked online and cash payments are not accepted on the day. Vehicles may only drop anglers at vehicle-accessible swims and must then be parked in the visitor car park. Vehicles are prohibited from crossing the dam wall or spillway, which is pedestrian access only, and a 5mph speed limit applies around the site with pedestrians having priority. Longleat's public fishing page provides these access requirements and directs anglers to the current GoCatch booking information for the session.

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