Darracott is situated just outside Torrington and is a mixed fishery to include Carp, Perch, Roach,Tench, Bream, Rudd and Eels. It is a great place for beginners or pleasure anglers alike and has fish in abundance. You will not be disappointed with 3 acres in size to explore. The first swim is just 20 yards away from the carpark for those who don’t want to walk very far.
Winswell offers a still water course. You can enjoy two course fishing lakes near Petersmarland to include “Oak” which is 1 acre with 5 swims and “Walnut” which is 0.5 acres with one big swim. You can fish for Mirror and Common Carp with the biggest average 10lb.
You can enjoy the ultimate angling experience here and relax and unwind, it is a place to re-charge those batteries. You can choose from 7 lakes all with their individual charms.
http://www.staffordmoor.co.uk/fishing/lakes/lodge
Blakewell is situated in a beautiful Devon valley which is fed by crystal clear spring water from Exmoor. They have accommodation of a fully serviced campsite which is located next to the river, plus two cabins called Kingfisher and Mayfly. Blakewell are also famous for top quality fresh trout, and are also a premier destination for fly fishing in the south west for trout anglers. They also have multi-award winning artisan smoked salmon and trout from Blakewell Smokehouse. Flyfishing is open all year from sunrise to sunset, make sure to book your ticket online or purchase at Blakewell.
Torridge Lakes is situated less than 5 minutes away from Smytham Holiday Park. They offer two lakes for day tickets, one is 3 acres and have 9 swims and the other is 1 acre and have 3 swims. There is a continuous close eye on fish stocks to ensure they are kept healthy and given the best oportunity to realise their full potential. Torridge Lakes are set within a quiet and relaxed surroundigs which make the perfect location for carp enthusiasts. All lakes have numerous car in excess of 30lb with plenty of well positioned swims.
https://www.torridgecarplakes.co.uk/
For those who would like some expert tuition in fly fishing, you could try the Devon School of Fly Fishing. They specialise in providing tuition from beginner level right up to the very advanced. They are located at Eggesford in Mid Devon and are able to offer guided fly fishing for trout, sea trout and salmon along 6 miles along the River Taw.
Locally you can stock up on your fishing tackle and visit Tarka Outdoor Pursuits. It’s located on the high street in Great Torrington.
Did you know? You can fish at Smytham Holiday Park while staying there. Be sure to book your holiday now!
