Walrow

Walrow Ponds, located in Highbridge, Somerset, is a quiet and well-established coarse fishing venue that offers a relaxed and traditional angling experience. Surrounded by natural greenery and wildlife, the ponds provide a peaceful setting that’s particularly well suited to junior anglers, beginners, and family fishing sessions.

The venue has a calm, unpressured feel, making it an excellent place for young anglers to learn the basics of fishing without the distractions of busy commercial fisheries. Sessions here are often about enjoyment, learning, and spending time outdoors rather than chasing numbers, which makes Walrow Ponds a great confidence-building water for juniors.

🌿 A Gentle Introduction to Stillwater Fishing

Walrow Ponds are ideal for teaching juniors the fundamentals of stillwater angling. The ponds are generally sheltered and easy to read, allowing young anglers to focus on float control, feeding accuracy, and bite detection. It’s a venue where patience is rewarded and where juniors can really start to understand how fish move and feed.

Because of the quieter nature of the venue, it’s also a great place for parents to fish alongside their children or simply enjoy the surroundings while helping them develop safe and responsible angling habits.

🐟 Fish Species at Walrow Ponds

The ponds are home to a mix of traditional coarse fish, typically including roach, rudd, skimmers, perch, and carp. This variety keeps sessions interesting for juniors, with plenty of opportunities to catch fish while also learning how different species behave and respond to bait.

Catching a range of species helps young anglers build confidence and develop skills that transfer easily to other lakes and fisheries.

🎓 Perfect for Junior Progression

Walrow Ponds is a great stepping-stone venue for juniors who are moving beyond their first few sessions. The manageable conditions allow young anglers to practise setting up independently, plumbing depth, feeding little and often, and handling fish correctly.

It’s a venue that encourages good habits — tidy pegs, careful fish care, and respect for the environment — all of which are key parts of becoming a well-rounded angler.

🌱 Respecting the Venue & Environment

Walrow Ponds is valued not just as a fishing venue, but as a natural space shared with wildlife. Juniors are encouraged to look after the ponds by keeping litter to a minimum, handling fish with care, and respecting other anglers and visitors.

Fishing responsibly helps ensure Walrow Ponds remains a welcoming and enjoyable place for future generations of anglers.