Cornwall fishing lakes

Showing 6 fishing lakes currently listed for Cornwall.

Fishing lakes in Cornwall

Cornwall has a useful mix of holiday park lakes, countryside coarse fisheries, carp waters and family-friendly day ticket venues. Popular areas include Saltash, Newquay, Bodmin, Truro and the north Cornwall coast. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.

Best forGood for carp, coarse fishing, holiday venues, campsite fisheries and relaxed day ticket fishing.

Local areasSaltash, Newquay, Truro, Bodmin, Falmouth, Liskeard and the north Cornwall coast

Check before you goConfirm opening times, booking rules, permits, bait restrictions, parking, toilets, night fishing and payment method.

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South West England · Cornwall · Saltash Bake Lakes View details for Bake Lakes, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Specimen carp Bream Roach Tench

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South West England · Cornwall · Newquay Gwinear Angling View details for Gwinear Angling, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Match Day ticket Booking advised

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South West England · Cornwall · Newquay Gwinear Fishery View details for Gwinear Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Day ticket Holiday accommodation Booking advised

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South West England · Cornwall · Newquay Mawgan Porth Pools View details for Mawgan Porth Pools, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Match Day ticket Holiday accommodation

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South West England · Cornwall · Newquay Oakside Fishery View details for Oakside Fishery, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Day ticket Booking advised

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South West England · Cornwall · Newquay White Acres Fisheries View details for White Acres Fisheries, including access notes, species, facilities and useful venue information where available.

Carp Coarse Match Holiday accommodation Match fishing

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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

Fishing enquiries and tackle shop option at Gwinear Camping and Fishing.

Area: Cubert / Newquay

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Bake Lakes facilities

Bake Lakes lists an on-site tackle shop and several coarse and specimen lakes.

Area: Saltash / Trerulefoot

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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.