Viaduct Fishery and Holiday Lodges, Somerton, Somerset
TA11 6LJ · Dew Water Lane, Cary Valley, Somerton
Somerset Fishing Lodges With Private Pegs and Hot Tubs
Seven Norwegian log cabin lodges on a family run fishery in the Cary Valley near Somerton, with six stocked lakes, an on-site tackle shop, private pegs at the lakeside lodges and hot tubs at the lakeview lodges added in 2025. Fishing is free for lodge guests, excluding matches.
A working day ticket fishery with lodges you can fish from. Viaduct is a busy six lake fishery first, with a tackle shop and a strong match scene. The lakeside lodges put two private pegs outside your door, and the newer lakeview lodges add hot tubs. Lodge guests fish free on most of the lakes, but day ticket anglers share the complex and dogs are not allowed.
Good for
- Anglers who want pegs outside the lodge
- Groups of up to six in a three bedroom lodge
- Mixed carp and silver fish sessions
Think twice if
- You are bringing a dog: pets are not allowed
- You want a quiet private lake: day ticket anglers use the complex
Choose by pegs or hot tub
The lakeside lodges have private fishing pegs; the lakeview lodges, new for 2025, have hot tubs. Kingfisher is a three bedroom lakeside lodge with two private pegs.
What a Stay at Viaduct Fishery Lodges Is Like
Viaduct Fishery is a family run business on Dew Water Lane in the Cary Valley, Somerton. It has six stocked lakes for dawn to dusk day tickets, an on-site tackle shop and seven Norwegian log cabin lodges looking over Middle Lake and the valley.
The lakeside lodges come with two or three bedrooms and private fishing pegs; the lakeview lodges, new for 2025, have one, two or three bedrooms and hot tubs. Kingfisher, a lakeside lodge, sleeps six in three twin bedrooms with two shower rooms, and its listing says guests get free fishing with two private pegs outside and access to five of the lakes, excluding match fishing. Pets are not allowed. Glastonbury is about 20 minutes away.
Spring or Middle Lake holds some of the biggest carp on the complex, to 27lb, and is one of the best lakes for perch. Cary Lake, known as Scary Cary, produces carp to the mid twenties with perch over 3lb and tench, and Lodge Lake has carp from 2lb to 20lb. Match Lake holds F1s and single figure carp, and Campbell Lake is for matches only, with a match record of 462lb.
Written from the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Viaduct Fishery Lodges
Six lakes with carp to 27lb, private pegs at the lakeside lodges and a busy match lake.
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Middle Lake | Pleasure | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Carp to 27lb, silvers, perch |
| Cary Lake | Pleasure | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Carp to mid 20s, perch to 3lb plus, tench |
| Lodge Lake | Pleasure | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Carp 2lb to 20lb, silvers |
| Match Lake | Pleasure | Not confirmed | Small | Not confirmed | F1s, single figure carp, silvers |
| Campbell Lake | Matches and bookings only | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Carp averaging 8lb |
Tickets, times and rules
| Lodge guests | Free fishing, excluding match fishing |
| Day tickets | Dawn to dusk; prices not published online |
| Campbell Lake | Competitions and bookings only |
| Night fishing | Not confirmed |
The Lodges
Seven Norwegian log cabin lodges with one to three bedrooms.
Questions About Viaduct Fishery Lodges
Is fishing included for lodge guests?
Yes. Listings say free fishing is included, excluding match fishing.
Source: viaductholidays.com; cottages.com
Which lodges have hot tubs?
The lakeview lodges, new for 2025. The lakeside lodges have private fishing pegs instead.
Source: viaductfishery.com holiday lodges
Are dogs allowed?
No. Pets are not allowed.
Source: cottages.com Kingfisher listing
How big are the carp?
Spring or Middle Lake holds carp to 27lb, and Cary Lake produces fish to the mid twenties.
Source: viaductfishery.com lakes
Can I buy a day ticket?
Yes. Six lakes are open for dawn to dusk day tickets; prices are not published online.
Source: viaductfishery.com
Getting There
Viaduct Fishery, Dew Water Lane, Cary Valley, Somerton, Somerset. Postcode TA11 6LJ.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 01458 274022
