Devon fishing lakes
Fishing lakes in Devon
Devon combines specialist carp and catfish waters, mixed coarse fisheries, holiday fishing complexes and rural lakes across the north, mid and south of the county. Use the venue listings below to compare town, species, access type, facilities and official links before travelling.
Best forCarp, catfish, coarse fishing, specimen waters and fishing holidays
Local areasBeaworthy, Holsworthy, Cullompton, Bideford, Totnes, Tavistock and Paignton
Check before you goConfirm opening times, booking rules, permits, bait restrictions, parking, toilets, night fishing and payment method.
Devon fishing guide
Choosing a fishing lake in Devon
Devon's listed fisheries range from large holiday complexes to smaller day-ticket and specimen waters. Start by deciding whether you want a general coarse session, dedicated carp or catfish fishing, or accommodation with fishing available on site.
North and west Devon
Compare Anglers Paradise near Beaworthy, Clawford Lakes near Holsworthy, Jennetts Reservoir near Bideford and Stafford Moor Fishery near Dolton.
Mid and south Devon
Digger Lakes serves the Cullompton area, M and B Fishery is near Totnes, and the Milemead waters are close to Tavistock.
Specialist fishing
For dedicated carp and catfish options, compare the two Eldorado lakes, Nirvana Specimen Catfish Lake, Digger Lakes and Milemead's Cat and Carp Lake.
Carp and catfish fishing in Devon
Several Devon listings focus on specimen carp or catfish. Anglers Paradise has separate listings for Eldorado Lake 1, Eldorado Lake 2 and Nirvana Specimen Catfish Lake. These are distinct waters, so check the individual venue page and the operator's current rules before booking.
Fishing holidays and longer stays
Anglers Paradise and Clawford Lakes are useful starting points for anglers looking for fishing combined with accommodation. Other fisheries may offer longer sessions or nearby accommodation, but availability and permitted fishing times should be confirmed directly.
Before travelling to a Devon fishery
Check whether advance booking is required, which lake your ticket covers, permitted baits and methods, fish-care rules, night-fishing availability, parking and on-site facilities. A valid Environment Agency rod fishing licence is normally required in addition to the fishery's ticket or permit.
Showing 11 fishing lakes currently listed for Devon.
Local tackle shops near Devon fisheries
Need bait, line, hooks, feeders, nets, fly gear or last-minute tackle? These local or nearby options may be useful before fishing in Devon. Always check opening times and stock before travelling.
Exeter Angling
Independent Exeter retailer supplying coarse, carp, predator and sea-fishing tackle.
- Area: Smythen Street, Exeter
Tackle Trader
Newton Abbot fishing retailer with tackle for carp, coarse, game and sea anglers.
- Area: Wharf Road, Newton Abbot
Newbarn Farm Angling Centre
On-site angling centre serving Newbarn Farm and anglers visiting Torbay and South Devon.
- Area: Paignton, South Devon
Devon fishing lakes FAQ
Do I need a rod licence to fish in Devon?
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 Devon?
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 Devon 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 Devon venue?
Yes. Use the Add a Lake page if a listing needs correcting or you know a venue that should be added.