Founded 1903


Century Ponds

Mirror Carp (Cyprinus carpio)


Keynsham Angling Association's main water is Century Ponds, situated at Stockwood Vale in Keynsham, Bristol. Two separate ponds can be found here in this quiet, rural, easy-to-access location. The venue holds a total of 26 anglers and includes ample on-site parking. Facilities for disabled access include exclusive bank-side parking, four double-width platforms and level access to over 10 swims. Both the Bristol (349) and Bath (339) Badgerline BUS SERVICES stop at Keynsham Cemetery which is approx 1km from the venue. Fishing at Century Ponds is by advance day ticket only, costing £3.50, which can be purchased from any of the TACKLE SHOPS listed on the DAY TICKETS page. A current Keynsham Angling Association membership card is also required. Day tickets are not available on the bank.

Century Ponds map - click to tour Century Ponds Set in relaxing countryside, the site is a thriving natural habitat, largely isolated from the bustle of the nearby town. Newts, Frogs, Moorhens, Canada Geese and Ducks populate the waters, whilst the banks and surrounding countryside are home to a variety of flora and fauna - including Grass Snakes, Voles, Badgers, Foxes, Kingfishers, Squirrels, Cormorants, Dragon Flies, Herons, Deer, Buzzards, Rabbits & Stoats. The ponds are bordered by Hazel, Willow, Oak, Elm, Hawthorn, Orchids and thriving natural hedgerows.


Century Old Pond
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The Old pond, created in 1994, is a half-acre, spring-fed lake with depths ranging from 2 feet at the narrow end down to 8 feet at the dam, with one or two deeper holes to around 10 feet.

Both ponds are home to a large stock of Carp to 25lb-plus, Perch to nearly 3lb, Bream to 4lb-plus, Roach to well over 2lb, Rudd, Tench, Crucian Carp to 2lb-plus and one or two Chub, not forgetting a carpet of Gudgeon and the odd Eel or two.

The fish in both ponds can be tempted all year round to a variety of baits and techniques. Sweet corn, luncheon meat, bread, maggots, casters, worms and pellets will usually give good results, especially during the warmer months. Try smaller baits in winter. Arsley Bomb

The Canadian Pondweed is no longer a problem, making it easier to land the larger Carp. The lily beds are now well established. This pond holds a total of 13 anglers on purpose-built platforms, 2 of which are double-width disabled swims.

Century Island Pond
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The newer Island pond was constructed in 2000 and is a three-quarter acre water with depths from 2 feet down to 8 feet at the dam end. It has a relatively flat bottom with sloping banks down to a meter-wide margin shelf at about 3 feet deep. The island is also bordered by a shallow shelf.

The Island pond is currently not connected to the Old Pond, though it was joined for a few years until recently. New stocks of 1,000 Crucian Carp and 400 Tench were added to the pond in 2004, while good numbers of Bream are also present following the stocking of batches in 2002, 2003 and 2008. A significant batch of 6-8 inch Commons and Mirrors was stocked in February 2008.

The central island is planted with Eucalyptus, Willow and a Cherry tree in memory of former Membership/Match Secretary Charlie Horswell. Irises and Lilies populate the corners, while the Club landscaped and planted the banks in 2006. Aeration fountains were installed in 2006. The Island pond holds 13 anglers on sturdy platforms, bringing the Century Ponds total to 26 - including 4 disabled swims.




Century Ponds - Rules

Please observe this notice...


The lakes are on private property and all people on site must be Keynsham A.A. licence holders. Junior members MUST be accompanied by an ADULT MEMBER when fishing at Century Ponds. Anyone found at Century Ponds without a current K.A.A. licence will be asked to leave.

It is the member's responsibility to check that the water is not closed for
MATCHES or because of clay pigeon SHOOTING on alternate Sundays until 1pm. In addition, anglers are reminded to leave the venue quietly and safely. The pond is situated on a working farm - please drive carefully on the farm tracks and in Stockwood Vale.

Any angler found breaking these rules will be asked to leave the venue immediately and may face expulsion from the Association.