Angling throughout South West England.

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For fishermen who are interested in quietly sitting on the bank of a small pool, standing waist high in waders in a swift-flowing river, or fighting to land a large fish out at sea, this page is intended to list all the fishing venues in the area.

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Bath Angling

CAMELEY TROUT LAKES

Angling

Hillcrest, Cameley Temple Cloud, Bath, BS39 5AQ

Five acre lakes with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. 10 miles from Bristol, Bath and Wells.

Tel: 01761 452423

ACORN CARP FISHERIES

Angling

Lampley Road, Kingston Seymour, Clevedon, BS21 6XS

A new carp water which is fully accessible to able and disabled alike - drive to your swims. On-site cafe and top class tuition. Tackle and bait sold on site. W/C, shower. 40 peg match lake plus 15 peg match lake all available per bookings.

Tel: 01934 834050
E-mail: adrian.bartlett@btconnect.com
Web: www.acorncarpfishery.com

Bristol Angling

Bitterwell Lake

Coalpit Heath, North Bristol
Tel: 01454 778960

Fish for Bream, Roach, Rudd, Common / Mirror / Crucian Carp, and Perch. Please contact Mrs. Reid for further details via the telephone number listed above.

Henleaze Lake

Lake Road, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon
Tel: 0117 962 0696

Fish for Carp, tench, bream, pike, roach, rudd, perch, and eels.

Barrow Reservoirs

Between Barrow Gurney & Dundry, Bristol Water Fisheries, Woodford Lodge,
Chew Stoke, BS40 8XH
Tel: 01275 332339
E-mail: bob.handford@bristolwater.co.uk

Bank fishing only in three concrete bowl reservoirs consisting of 60, 40 & 25 acres.

Blagdon Reservoir

Blagdon, Bristol Water Fisheries, Woodford Lodge, Chew Stoke, BS40 8XH
Tel: 01275 332339
E-mail: bob.handford@bristolwater.co.uk

Boat and bank fishing for Trout.

Chew Valley Reservoir

Nr Chewton Mendip, Bristol Water Fisheries, Woodford Lodge, Chew Stoke, BS40 8XH
Tel: 01275 332339
E-mail: bob.handford@bristolwater.co.uk

Boat and bank fishing for trout.

Cornwall Angling

INNIS FLY FISHERY

Game Fishing

Innis Moor, Penwithick, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8YH

Situated a couple of miles from the Eden Project in Cornwall, Innis is a three lake complex covering 15 acres, presenting each fly fisher with a range of challenging conditions to satisfy all levels of skill. The lakes are freshly stocked each week with well grown trout from home grown fish stocks, and fishing is allowed from 8 am to dusk every day. Food, camping, Bed and Breakfast accommodation adjacent. Facilities include toilets, casting tuition and a well stocked tackle shop. Rod hire & Boat Hire available. Prices: 5 Fish Bag £25.00, 3 Fish Bag £19.00, 2 Fish Bag + C/R £20.00, C/R Only - £20.00 for the day, Parent & Child (Person under 16 years) - Shared 5 Fish Bag £25.00.

Tel: 01726 852382
E-mail: innisfishery@aol.com
Web: www.innis-fly-fishery.co.uk

COURT FARM CARAVAN AND CAMPING

Angling

St Stephen, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7LE

Court Farm is an AA 3 Flags rated caravan and campsite with an on-site fishing lake set in 30 acres of peaceful pastured land. Our guests can relax in peaceful surroundings, yet centrally situated for all the attractions that Cornwall has to offer. Court Farm is approximately 12 miles from Newquay on the sweeping wide beaches of the North coast, which is described as a surfer's paradise. The campsite has amazing views over the stunning countryside and our pitches are well spaced and maintained. Court Farm is the ideal base for exploring this beautiful part of the country and a warm friendly welcome awaits your arrival.

Tel: 01726 823684
E-mail: info@courtfarmcornwall.co.uk
Web: www.courtfarmcornwall.co.uk

HOUNDAPITT FARM COTTAGES

Coarse Fishing

Sandymouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9HW

A 10-minute drive from the town of Bude Houndapitt Farm Cottages is family owned for the last 30 years and consists of nine self-catering cottages each individually designed to suit your needs and provide you with a unique holiday experience.

Set in the scenic North Cornwall coast, high above the sea, Houndapitt is only one mile from Sandymouth Bay and is surrounded by picturesque views and breathtaking scenery. We also offer our very own coarse fishing lake with various Carp, Golden Tench, Golden Rudd Common and Mirror Carp just waiting for you to catch. The ideal base for a relaxing holiday in a beautiful part of the Cornish coast.

Tel: 01288 355455
E-mail: info@houndapitt.co.uk
Web: www.houndapitt.co.uk

TREBELLAN PARK

Angling

Cubert, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5PY

Trebellan Park is a family friendly camping site nestled in the beautiful Trebellan Valley in the heart of the Cornish countryside.

Lots to offer for all the family and couples, the site is well laid out and has 78 level south-facing pitches in a relaxing environment with no overcrowding and away from all the noisy bars. We have a fully heated outdoor swimming pool, a play area for the children and a wide variety of wildlife that makes Trebellan a child happy site. Trebellan Park is the ideal base for exploring all the natural beauty of Cornwall and is only two miles from the golden sandy beaches of Holywell Bay.

Open: May to October.

Tel: 01637 830522
E-mail: enquiries@trebellan.co.uk
Web: www.trebellan.co.uk

Boscathnoe Course Fishery

Newtown, Germoe, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9AE
Tel: 01736 763721 Email: enquiries@newtownangling.com
Web: www.newtownangling.com

Well established fishery stocked with roach, bream, common, mirror and crucian carp, rudd, tench, gudgeon and eels. Open all year.

Bussow Coarse Fishery

St. Ives, Cornwall Tel: 01736 763721

Stocked with carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, perch, crucian carp and eels.

Porth Reservoir and Coarse Fishery

Newquay, Cornwall Tel: 01209 860301

Fishery stocked with Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch and Eels. Permits from self-service unit on site.

Dartmoor & SW Devon Angling

ARUNDELL ARMS HOTEL

Angling

Lifton, Devon, PL16 0AA

The Arundell Arms Hotel is one of England's premier fishing hotels and has been for more than half a century. 20 miles of water on the Tamar and six of its tributaries. You can enjoy the day all alone and bask in the beautiful surroundings. We also teach fishing and run courses for beginners. Tackle is available to purchase. We also offer advice and will provide you with a map of our fishing areas. The ideal base for any type of fisherman its all this and more that make The Arundell Arms a real fisherman's hotel.

Tel: 01566 784666
E-mail: reservations@arundellarms.com
Web: www.arundellarms.com

Kennick, Trenchford & Tottiford

near Bovey Tracey Tel: 01647 277587
E-mail: chall@swlakestrust.org.uk Web: www.swlakestrust.org.uk

These waters are situated on the edge of Dartmoor, surrounded by forest and farmland and lie within Dartmoor National Park. Coarse fishing is available at Trenchford & Tottiford, whilst trout fishing can be found at Kennick.

Venford Reservoir

Venford, near Ashburton, Devon Tel: 01822 855700
E-mail: chall@swlakestrust.org.uk Web: www.swlakestrust.org.uk

FREE WILDERNESS TROUT FISHING - SEASON 15 MARCH-12 OCTOBER 2005
33 acres, angling at this reservoir is by spinning, fly or bait and is free to valid Environment Agency Rod Licence holders.

Fernworthy Reservoir

Fernworthy, near Chagford, Devon Tel: 01647 277587
E-mail: chall@swlakestrust.org.uk Web: www.swlakestrust.org.uk

Anglers can fish for natural brown trout at low cost with permits available from the self service kiosk.

Burrator Reservoir

near Yelverton, Devon Tel: 01822 855700
E-mail: chall@swlakestrust.org.uk Web: www.swlakestrust.org.uk

Low cost bank fishing for both rainbow and brown trout is possible, with permits sold at the garage in Yelverton

Exeter & East Devon Angling

South View Farm Coarse Fishery

Shillingford St. George, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9UP
Tel/Fax: 01392 832278 Email: info@southviewfishery.co.uk

South View Farm's coarse fishery consists of three spring fed lakes known as Willow Pool, Kingfisher Pond and Heron Pond. The fishery's six acres are set in an idyllic South Devon valley near Exeter. All the waters have regularly produced good catches since they were opened to day ticket anglers in the early 1980s. We have mirror carp up to 20 lbs, leather carp up to 16 lbs plus, skimmer bream in Heron Pond, perch in Kingfisher to 3.5 lbs, roach to 2.5 lbs plus, tench to 6 lbs plus, ghost carp to 15 lbs plus, rudd to 2.5 lbs plus, common carp to 28 lbs plus.

Upton Lake

Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1RA
Tel: 07830199690 Email: uptonlakes@googlemail.com

A one-and-a-half acre lake in the picturesque Culm valley, this venue was originally built as a water reservoir in the 1900s and is stocked with carp to 24lb, bream to 9lb and tench to 6lb. There are 35 pegs available. Bed & Breakfast in a 17th century guesthouse is also available on site with free fishing for residents. Waggler and pole methods will both score and sweetcorn and luncheon meat will catch the carp, whilst casters and maggot should do the trick for the tench.

Bellbrook Valley Trout Fishery

Bellbrook Farm, Oakford, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9EX
Tel: 01398 351292 E-mail: info@bellbrookfishery.co.uk
Web: www.bellbrookfishery.co.uk

Bellbrook is situated in its own valley in 40 acres of rolling Devonshire Heartland countryside. There are 7 lakes with a total area of almost 7 acres, fed from 2 streams. Each of the lakes provides the angler with a different challenge and the layout ensures there is nearly always a quiet corner in which to fish. The water is extremely fertile, and adjacent meadow and woodland ensure a good supply of natural food and consequently good imitative fly-fishing. Facilities: Fishing Lodge with tackle hire, sales and refreshments. All day breakfasts and snacks. Tuition. Rod licences. Toilet. Freezer service. Picnic areas. Fresh & Smoked Trout for private and catering purposes. Troutmaster status. Corporate, party and school packages a speciality. Accommodation on site.

Exmoor & West Somerset Angling

WIMBLEBALL LAKE

Activity Centre

Near Brompton Regis, Dulverton, Somerset

Explore Exmoor's largest inland water. Learn to sail, windsurf or kayak. Hire a fishing boat for a day's trout fishing! Try our new activities: high rope courses, climbing walls and archery.

Tel: 01566 771930
E-mail: info@swlakestrust.org.uk
Web: www.swlakestrust.org.uk

CLATWORTHY RESERVOIR FISHERY

Angling

Milltown Farmhouse, Clatworthy, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2EJ

Clatworthy Reservoir is situated in the Brendon Hills on the edge of the Exmoor National Park in west Somerset. It impounds the head waters of the River Tone and the surrounding rolling hills provide a picturesque setting for walking and fishing. There are 7 water inlets which are all described as hot spots for fishermen, but generally the south bank is considered to be the best area. Clatworthy offers good top of the water fishing with nymphs or dry flies or at the deep areas, with sinking lines and flashing lures. The fishing lodge has facilities for the disabled, plus an 'Allan' wheelie boat.

Tel: 01984 624658
Web: www.wessexwater.co.uk

Nick Hart Fly Fishing

Exford View, 1 Chapel Street, Exford, Nr Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7PY
Tel: 01398 323008 Mobile: 07971 198559
E-mail: info@hartflyshop.com Web: www.hartflyfishing.demon.co.uk

Qualified Fly Fishing Tuition, Courses, Holidays & Advice from an International Instructor and Guide.

Mendips & North Somerset Angling

Chew Valley Lake

Woodford Lodge, Chew Stoke, Nr Bristol, Somerset, BS40 8XH
Tel: 01275 332339 Web: www.bristolwater.co.uk

Season Dates: 22nd March to 30th November (Rainbow trout only from 15th October).

Blagdon Fishery

Blagdon Lodge, Blagdon, Nr Bristol, Somerset
Tel: 01275 332339
Web: www.chewvalleylake.com

Season Dates: 22nd March to 30th November (Rainbow trout only from 15th October).

North Devon Angling

RIVERTON HOUSE & LAKES

Angling

Coarse Angling Centre, Yeoland Lane, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 0QX

Riverton more than welcomes day ticket anglers. Both lakes are readily accessible to disabled anglers with parking within feet of Willow Pool. Pampas Lake is a 3-acre specimen pool holding a large head of Common, Mirror and Ghost Carp to over 25lb with many 'doubles'. Also Roach, Bream, Tench and some very large Perch. Responds well to boilies, sweetcorn and luncheon meat as well as a variety of surface baits. Willow Pool is a 2.5 acre general pleasure and Match Lake heavily stocked with Carp to 8lb, Tench, Bream, Roach, Perch and Crucian Carp. Ideal for both novice and experienced anglers alike. Try the margins early and late with maggots, sweetcorn and luncheon meat for mixed bags. Keepnets allowed on Willow only - but please - proper size nets and handle all fish with care! Both the new and match lake are fully stone pathed. There is also an 18MPEG float lake. Light refreshments available. Toilets on site. Main carp lake closed due to remodelling work due to re-open 1st April.

Tel: 01271 830009
E-mail: info@rivertonhouse.co.uk
Web: www.rivertonhouse.co.uk

BLAKEWELL TROUT FISHERY

Fly Fishing

Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4ET

Blakewell is an established Trout Farm and Fishery set in a beautiful valley, and is only a mile from Barnstaple town centre. The favourite past time at Blakewell is trout fishing; for a fun filled morning or afternoon, bring the family and catch your own rainbow trout to take home.

We provide all the fishing tackle and will show you how to catch a fish. Guaranteed! We will prepare and pack you trout to cook or freeze. You will also experience a working trout farm where you can learn about the farming cycle of the fish and it's environment. Smoked trout available from our farm shop. The fly fishing lake is 5 acres and stocked with premium rainbow trout from 2.5lb up to 20lb+. Blakewell is open every day.

Tel: 01271 344533
E-mail: mail@blakewell.co.uk
Web: www.blakewell.co.uk

HOUNDAPITT FARM COTTAGES

Coarse Fishing

Sandymouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9HW

Tel: 01288 355455
E-mail: info@houndapitt.co.uk
Web: www.houndapitt.co.uk

Creedy Lakes

Creedy Manor, Long Barn, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4AB
Tel: 01363 772684 E-mail: sales@creedylakes.com
Web: www.creedylakes.com

Set in peaceful picturesque surroundings, these 18th century spring-fed waters offer some of the hardest fighting carp in Devon. Abundantly stocked with immaculate common, mirror and Koi carp, together with green and golden tench, which makes this one of the top carp and tench fishing venues in the Southwest of England. These are some of the top fish in the county and well worth coming a long way for! 4 Star self catering apartment available.

Oldborough Retreat

Oldborough, Aboveway Road, Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6SQ
Tel: 01363 877437 E-mail: fishingretreat@eclipse.co.uk

In the midst's of Devonshire Heartlands' leafy lanes and rolling emerald hills, the Retreat is situated less than 20 miles from the M5 in a beautiful 12 acre site of woods, meadows, and lake, appealing to fishing and wildlife enthusiasts or any country lovers wanting peace and quiet to recharge their batteries and get back in touch with the natural world.

South East Devon Angling

NEWBARN FARM ANGLING CENTRE

Angling

Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7PT

Six ponds and lakes set in a beautiful sheltered valley close to Paignton, Torquay, Totnes & the South Hams area of South Devon. Quality Coarse fishing suitable for the pleasure or specimen angler. Different lakes suitable for beginners, juniors and experts. Tuition to anglers hiring equipment. No National Rod Licence required. Rods & Equipment for Hire. On-site shop selling basic tackle essentials and bait. Angling daily from 7am-Dusk. Fishing shelters available by main lake. Disabled Lakeside Parking & Fishing (please phone to reserve). Fishing lessons available, plus free advice to anyone who asks. Photographs of your catch - Laminated & Framed - Ideal souvenir or gift.

Tel: 01803 553602
E-mail: nbf@newbarnfarm.com
Web: www.newbarnfarm.com

Anglers Paradise

The Gables, Halwill, Devon, EX21 5XT
Tel: 01409 221559 Fax: 01409 221593
E-mail: info@anglers-paradise.co.uk Web: www.angling-paradise.co.uk

A dream holiday for the fishing enthusiast in your life, catering to both the fly and coarse fishing enthusiast.

South Somerset Angling

HIGHLANDS DAIRY LAKE

Angling

Highlands Dairy Farm, Hewish, near Crewkerne, Somerset

DIRECTIONS: From A30 Crewkerne to Chard road, turn left at Gravel Pits for Winsham then left at small crossroads for Hewish and go one mile to Highlands Dairy Farm on the left. Proudly featured in The Anglers Mail these secluded coarse fishing lakes in lovely settings surrounded by native species of trees. One acre (approx) coarse fishing ponds (there are 3 ponds all which are stocked with Carp, Rudd, Tench and Roach). Accessible for disabled persons. Parking available adjacent to the lake. Fishing available 7 days, dawn til dusk. Night fishing by prior arrangement only. Toilet facilities on site.

Prices; £5 for day ticket, £6.50 for night ticket. Barbless hooks only, no carp in keep nets.

Tel: 01460 74180

CLATWORTHY RESERVOIR FISHERY

Angling

Milltown Farmhouse, Clatworthy, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2EJ

Tel: 01984 624658
Web: www.wessexwater.co.uk

VIADUCT FISHERY

Angling

Cary Valley, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6LJ

Stay in our newly built luxury Norwegian Lodges. Tastefully furnished accommodation with open plan countryside views. Cosy bedrooms overlooking the lakes. Kitchens include all mod cons. Modern bathrooms. Wi-Fi available. Open all year. Street (7 Miles) Glastonbury (8 miles). Prices include FULL fishing - if requires - for the week. Coarse fishing in six lakes. Specimen Carp to 27.5lb. Current match record 437lb. Agent for EA rod licenses, tackle shop including bait and nets etc. Tuition available. Refreshments, café (open 2012) and toilet on site. Full wheelchair access. From B3151 Yeovil to Street road, take left into Somerton, over mini-roundabout and turn right by fire station then follow signs. Fishing from Dawn til Dusk. 7 days a week.

Tel: 01458 274022
Web: www.viaductfishery.com

THE HALFWAY HOUSE INN COUNTRY LODGE LAKE

Angling

Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RE

Situated in the grounds of The Halfway House Inn Country Lodge is our fishing lake. The Lake is stocked with Carp, Trench, Rudd and Bream (the lake is only 6 years old so please don't expect the fish to be gigantic).

Guests of The Halfway House Inn Country Lodge are able to fish for free. There are toilets available in the pub and there is easy access from the car park.

Only barbless hooks are allowed. Disabled swims are available as well as six additional swims. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. We are open all year round.

Tel: 01935 840350
E-mail: halfway.bookings@btconnect.com
Web: www.halfwayhotelyeovil.com

ASH LAKES

Angling

Ash, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6NZ

Welcome to Ash Lakes, situated approximately six miles from Yeovil, set within idyllic surroundings. Coarse fishing from three ponds, charge £5.00 per session of 12 hours. Carp weighing up to 30lb and Tench up to 7lb. Easy access from A303 into the village, first right into Borough Street, then down Ash Drove.

Tel: 01935 823459
E-mail: judithrodford@talktalk.net

BURTON SPRINGS FISHERY

Angling

Burton, Stogursey, Nr Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1QB

Burton Springs Fishery is a mixed coarse and fly fishery consisting of three lakes set in beautiful quiet countryside overlooked by the Quantock Hills in Somerset.

Whether you are looking for rod-bending carp action to 30lbs, a days pleasure fishing or the chance to fly fish on the crystal clear trout water (containing rainbows, browns, blues and a few tiger trout weighing into double figures), Burton Springs has it all. We now also offer the chance for fly fishermen to try to catch Carp on the Fly!

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Tel: 01278 732135
E-mail: burtonsprings@yahoo.co.uk
Web: www.burtonspringsfishery.co.uk

Sutton Bingham Reservoir

Sutton Bingham, Yeovil, Somerset Tel: 01935 872389 (Ranger)

Four miles south of Yeovil near to the village of East Coker, approach from the A37 Yeovil to Dorchester road. This 142 acre reservoir offers excellent fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout, either from the bank or a boat. Fishing boats may be hired and a 'wheelie' boat is available for wheelchair users. Tuition and tackle available by appointment from the ranger. Fishing lodge designed to cater for people with disabilities, bird watching, and picnic area. Season March - October.

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