Mendip Spring – Weston Angling Association Guide

Mendip Spring is the newest addition to the Weston Angling Association waters. With several patches of lily pads providing cover and features to fish to, it has quickly become a favourite among members. While the full stock content is still being discovered, anglers can expect busy sessions with plenty of bites, and weights of 80lb+ have already been recorded.
 

⚠️ WARNING – GOLF COURSE IN OPERATION ⚠️

 Mendip Spring is a golf course first and foremost.
 Please be aware that Weston-super-Mare Angling Association (WSM AA) is not responsible for any damage, injury, or loss caused by mis-hit golf balls.
 All anglers and visitors are advised to remain vigilant at all times.
 

The lake is between 2–6ft deep and offers 9 well-spaced pegs. With its mix of carp and coarse species, Mendip Springs is well-suited for both pleasure sessions and small matches.

Venue Details at a Glance 

• Location: Mendip Spring, Weston-super-Mare
• Depths: 2–6 ft
• Number of Pegs: 9
• Fishing Restrictions: No pike fishing, no lure fishing

Species and Stock 

• Carp – up to 4lb
• Bream – up to 6lb
• Tench – up to 2lb
• Roach – to around 1.5lb
• Rudd – to around 1.5lb
• Perch – to around 2lb
• Crucian Carp – up to 1.5lb

Although the lake is relatively new, the mixed stocking ensures that anglers can expect both variety and action. The patches of lily pads are known holding spots for carp, crucians, and tench.

Best Tactics

Carp Fishing

• Method Feeder with Micros – Casting tight to lily pads or open water is highly productive.
• Margin Work – Carp patrol the lilies and edges, especially in warmer weather.

Coarse & Match Fishing

• Pole Fishing – Pole rigs fished over groundbait with worm, maggots, or micro pellets are effective.
• Feeder Fishing – Small cage feeders with groundbait can bring in bream and crucians.
• Float Fishing – Fishing just off the lilies or in the margins works well for roach, rudd, and perch.

For Carp Angling

• Rods & Reels: 10–11ft carp or method feeder rods, 2–2.5lb test curve with 6–10lb mainline
• End Tackle: Method feeder setups with short hooklengths (4–6 inches), size 10–12 barbless hooks
• Other Gear: 36–42” landing net, unhooking mat, light pod or banksticks

For Coarse & Match Fishing

• Poles: 9–13m poles with elastics 6–12 for silvers and bonus fish
• Float Rods: 12–13ft waggler rod, 3–4lb mainline, size 16–20 hooks for roach and rudd
• Feeders: Light to medium feeder rods, 9–11ft with 4–6lb mainline

General Essentials

• Disgorger and plummet
• Seatbox or chair system
• Keepnet (when allowed for matches)
• Lightweight umbrella or shelter

Why Fish Mendip Spring?

As WAA’s newest venue, Mendip Springs offers something fresh and exciting. The combination of lily pad features, mixed stocking, and already proven match weights over 80lb make it one to watch. Whether you’re after a day of silver fishing or testing your skills on the method feeder for carp, this lake guarantees bites and variety.

Carp Baits

• Micros on the method feeder
• Pellet, corn or luncheon meat as hookbait

Coarse & Match Baits

• Maggots – great for roach, rudd, and perch
• Chopped Worm – attracts tench and bream
• Corn – versatile for both carp and coarse species
• Casters – good for picking out the better silvers
• Expander or Hard Pellets – effective across species

Groundbait

• A medium-strength mix with natural colour
• Can be boosted with chopped worm, casters, or micros

 Prohibited Baits

• Boilies, pop-ups, wafters, and any other artificial or manufactured baits are strictly prohibited.

Permitted Baits

• Only natural baits are allowed (e.g. maggots, worms, sweetcorn, bread, etc.).
• Pellet is allowed in moderation.

Waste Policy

• At the end of your session, all leftover bait must be taken away with you.

Do not throw excess bait into the water under any circumstances.