Fishing around Newquay
Gwinear Angling has separate specimen and pleasure lakes, while Mawgan Porth Pools focuses on accessible day-ticket and match-style coarse fishing.
Cornwall fishing lakes
Showing 5 fishing lakes currently listed for Cornwall.
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Fishing lakes in Cornwall
Cornwall combines day-ticket carp and coarse fisheries, specimen waters, match-style pools and fishing-holiday venues. The current directory is centred on Newquay and east Cornwall, with access ranging from straightforward day sessions to advance-booked specimen fishing and holiday permits. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.
Best forCarp and coarse fishing, day tickets, night sessions, match waters and fishing holidays
Local areasNewquay, Cubert, Mawgan Porth, Whitecross, Saltash, St Austell and east Cornwall
Check before you goConfirm opening times, booking rules, permits, bait restrictions, parking, toilets, night fishing and payment method.
Cornwall fishing guide
Choosing a fishing lake in Cornwall
Cornwall's listed fisheries range from a large fishing-holiday complex to compact day-ticket waters and specimen carp lakes. Most of this directory's options are around Newquay, while Bake Lakes serves anglers travelling through east Cornwall near Saltash.
Carp and longer sessions
Oakside Fishery is a mature carp and coarse lake with day, night and 24-hour options. Bake Lakes combines seven coarse waters with two specimen carp lakes.
Fishing holidays and matches
White Acres Fisheries offers eleven named lakes for pleasure, family, match and specimen fishing. Check fishing permits and park-booking conditions before travelling.
Cornwall waters in this directory
Day tickets, night fishing and holiday access
Do not assume every Cornwall venue uses the same ticket system. Gwinear, Mawgan Porth, Oakside and Bake publish day-session options, but advance booking may apply to particular lakes or longer sessions. White Acres is primarily a fishing-holiday venue and requires the appropriate park booking and fishing permit. Confirm current prices, opening times, night-fishing availability and fish-care rules directly with the venue.
Local tackle shops near Cornwall fisheries
Need bait, line, hooks, feeders, nets, fly gear or last-minute tackle? These local or nearby options may be useful before fishing in Cornwall. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.
Gwinear Angling
Large Cornwall tackle retailer stocking carp, coarse, sea, lure and predator equipment, with an online shop and two fishing lakes on site.
- Area: Gwinear Farm, Cubert / Newquay
Lowen-Chy Angling
Family-run tackle and bait shop supplying coarse, game and sea anglers from its mid-Cornwall store.
- Area: Clifden Road, St Austell
Cornwall fishing lakes FAQ
Do I need a rod licence to fish in Cornwall?
In most cases, yes. You normally need a valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence for freshwater fishing in England, plus any venue ticket, club permit or membership required by the fishery.
Are there day ticket fishing lakes in Cornwall?
Yes, but access varies by venue. Some waters are day ticket, while others are club waters, permit waters, holiday park waters, syndicates or booking-only fisheries.
What should I check before visiting a Cornwall fishery?
Check opening times, booking requirements, ticket prices, bait rules, landing net rules, parking, toilets, night fishing access and seasonal restrictions.
Can I suggest an update for a Cornwall venue?
Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.