Waters · United Kingdom
Chew Valley Lake fishing — live bite forecast
A shallow, rich reservoir with a cult reputation for giant pike — UK fish over 40 lb have come from its trout-stocked water. Pike trials are ticketed and sell out fast.
Today's bite rating: good (61/100)
European Perch is the most promising species on Chew Valley Lake today. Water temperature is around 21.5°C and barometric pressure is stable.
Best time to fish today
- 19:00–21:00 local time — score 70/100
- 06:00–08:00 local time — score 78/100
- 18:00–20:00 local time — score 74/100
3-day outlook by species
| Species | Saturday 4 Jul | Sunday 5 Jul | Monday 6 Jul |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 30 — poor | 39 — poor | 38 — poor |
| Rainbow Trout | 15 — very poor | 21 — poor | 21 — poor |
| European Perch | 61 — good | 78 — good | 78 — good |
Why this score
Cast & Scan uses a deterministic, published scoring model — no black box. The strongest influences on today's Chew Valley Lake rating:
- pressure trend: helping (+1)
- light: helping (+1)
- wind: helping (+0.9)
- precipitation: helping (+0.9)
- season: helping (+0.9)
- cloud cover: helping (+0.85)
Forecast computed Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:15:21 GMT · data: Open-Meteo · refreshed several times daily · see our published accuracy
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Nearby waters
- River Wye (Hereford) — Herefordshire, England (79 km away)
- River Test — Hampshire, England (85 km away)
- River Thames (Reading) — Berkshire, England (115 km away)
- Rutland Water — Rutland, England (199 km away)