About Us

Samuel and Caroline Travis bought Middle Lane Farm, Kingston Seymour in 1920, it was then passed down through the generations and in 1982 William took over the running of the suckler herd. 

Over these 100 years the farm has seen many changes, however in 1994 with the farming industry becoming ever more difficult, the family made the tough decision to diversify the farm.   

 The Lakes were dug in the field called Plantations which is where the name originates from. Initially two fishing lakes were created. One for Coarse fishing and another for Carp fishing, subsequently in 2001 a third lake for matches was dug. 

 Over the past 28 years the lakes have thrived and matured, now looking like they have always been there. Having natural beauty, they have become a very successful fishing venue in North Somerset.

Plantations is a family run business, Angela and William Travis built and own Plantations Lakes and ran them for 27 years, with the support of both their son's Edd and James. 

The lakes have now been passed on to the next generation while Angela and William enjoy a well earned break. 

It is now run by husband and wife team James and Lucy who you will see around the site, often with one of their 4 children in tow. 

 James has grown up around the lakes and is a passionate fisherman himself. He has been helping with the lakes for years and fish care has been his responsibility for a long time. 

We also have the wonderful support of a whole host of volunteers, who help us on a regular basis. Which we are extremely grateful for all there hard work.