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Not only does Devon have some of the best sea fishing in the country; it also has fantastic lakes situated in beautiful countryside giving you the best of both sea fishing and coarse fishing. Fish lakes stocked with Trout, Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd & Pearch and enjoy the peace and tranqulity of being in one of the most stunning parts of the country. Click on one of the fishing icons to reveal details on the fishery.

Bellbrook Valley Flyfishing & Trout Fishing

Bellbrook Farm, Oakford, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9EX Tel: 01398 351292 Website: View Website

Established for over 30 years Bellbrook has always been known for its great fly-fishing and trout fishing but it is also known as one of the prettiest fisheries in the country. It is set in its own 40-acre valley with an abundance of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, rabbits and buzzards as well as many wild and rare flowers and plants. It provides a heavenly setting in which to 're-charge one's batteries' and is known for its superb fishing with peace and tranquillity. Bellbrook boasts 6 lakes that all fish differently and offer specimen only lakes. Fishing accommodation for groups of fishers can also be provided.

Blakewell Fishery

Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4ET Tel: 01271 344533 Website: View Website

Secluded in a beautiful valley surrounded by the rolling green hills of North Devon, Blakewell is in it’s own element. Blakewell Fishery offers some of the best still water trout fishing in North Devon. The quality of their fat razor finned rainbow trout is second to none. The fly fishing is suberb. They also offer a family fishing area. This is heavily stocked with trout, and a guaranteed catch. They will also clean and prepare the fish for you, ideal for the bbq. A great incentive and insight for children and parents alike.

Creedy lakes

Crediton, Devon, England, UK, EX17 4AB Tel: 01363 772684 Website: View Website

Boasts common carp over 30 lbs. Stocked common carp, mirror, koi carp, green and golden tench. Beautiful location with 2 18th century spring-fed waters offering some of the hardest fighting carp in Devon.

Eastmoore Farm Fishery

Totnes, Devon, England, UK, TQ9 7PE Tel: 01364 73276 Website: Not Available

Completed in 2001, it took 8 years to finish this 2 1/2 acres and a 1/3 mile circumference lake depth of lake varies from 3ft to 18ft at the deep end. The car park is next to the lakeside, allowing easy access for disabled people. Lakes are stocked with Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Rudd

Four Ponds Fishery

Bowdens Lane, Shillingford, Devon, EX16 9BU Tel: Tel: 01398 331169 Website: View Website

Phil & Geraldine Newton welcome all to Four Ponds Fishery, carp and coarse fishing at its Devon best. A mature fishery with fish of outstanding quality, colouration and size, set in 12 peaceful acres of glorious Devon countryside. There is an abundance of wildlife to be found including kingfishers, tree-creepers, owls, peregrines and sparrow-hawks to name but a few. Situated close to the lovely small towns of Bampton & Dulverton (gateway to Exmoor), with all the facilities anyone could wish for including convenience stores, post office, bank, butchers shop, pubs & restaurants.

Furzebray Carp Lakes

Furzebray Farm, Georgenympton Rd, South Molton, North Devon, EX36 4ER Tel: 01769 572 653 Website: View Website

Furzebray lakes offers top quality day ticket carp fishing, for specimen mirror and common carp in the southwest of England. Set in the heart of the tranquil Devon Countryside, surrounded by woodlands and green fields it offers the Day Ticket Carp Angler one of the best carp fishing venues in the Southwest of England. This matured looking lake is home to some of England's finest strains of Carp, which include Horseshoe and Orchid Lake cross and English Leaney cross, that have been hand picked.

Indio Pond Fishery

Bovey Tracey, Devon, England, UK, TQ13 9DY Tel: 01626 832508 Website: Not Available

Set in 9 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, the 2.5 acres of Indio Pond and prolific stockpond boasts lodges that are just yards from the bankside. You can fish day and night and there is no closed season. A maximum of only twelve anglers can fish at any one time so it is best to book in advance. Stocked with carp, tench, crucian carp, golden tench, koi, rudd, perch, eels and even the odd trout

Legge Farm Fishery

Church Road, Highampton, Devon, England, UK, EX21-5LF Tel: 01409 231464 Website: View Website

Traditional farm coarse fishery with five well stocked, secluded sheltered lakes. Stocked with Bream up to to 3lb, carp to 7lb grassies to 11lb, ghosties to 10lb , tench to 3lb, perch over 2lb crucians and fantails to 2lb plus roach and rudd to 1lb

Little Comfort Farm

Little Comfort Farm, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 2NJ Tel: 01271 812 414 Website: View Website

The lake has been established for over thirty years and is situated in a quiet and beautiful location, tucked out of the way so that it is only fished by a few locals and visitors who seek it out. Extending to well over an acre the lake has well-developed marginal growth as well as an island at the northern end and two strong areas of lilies providing abundant plant growth to give both food and cover for the fish. There are good numbers of Carp with a substantial number of doubles to 17lb, as well as Bream (to 3lb), Roach (to 2lb) and Rudd - all of which are noted for their lovely condition. Cottages can also be rented.

Milemead Fisheries

Tavistock, Devon, England, UK, PL19 8NP Tel: 01822 610888 Website: View Website

Situated 1 mile from Tavistock this fishery consists of three lakes of about 2 acres each located within in a valley. Two lakes are used for coarse fishing and one is for trout fishing. Stocked with carp up to 20lbs, trout, bream, tench, raoch, rudd and crucians

Millbrook Cottages

Umberleigh, Devon, England, UK, EX37 9BX Tel: 0800 298 2288 Website: View Website

Millbrook Cottages are 4 Star Self Catering Holiday Cottages, set in 32 Acres of North Devon Countryside, central to beaches, attractions and towns. 2 fully stocked lakes, one open lake which is stocked with mixed size trout for fly fishing as well as one very large lake that is stocked with various size tench and carp for coarse fishing.

Newbarn Farm Angling Centre

Collaton St Mary, Paignton, Devon, England, UK, TQ4 7PT Tel: 01803 553602 Website: View Website

Coarse fishing on six ponds and lakes set in a sheltered valley close to Paignton, Torquay, Totnes & the South Hams area of South Devon. There are different lakes suitable for beginners, juniors and experts plus free tuition is available to anglers hiring equipment. There is a shop on site selling tackle and bait, fishing shelters available by main lake and you can buy framed photos of your catch. The main species on offer at Newbarn Farm Angling Centre are carp, tench, perch, bream, roach, rudd and eels.

Newcourt Barton

Langford, Cullompton, Devon ,England, UK, EX15 1SE Tel: 01884 277326 Website: View Website

Totalling 1 1/2 acres of water in a gently sloping valley. Four well stocked coarse fishing ponds as well B & B accommodation near Exeter & Cullompton are on offer at Newcourt Barton. Stocked with Common, Mirror Carp, Green, Silver Tench, Bream, Golden Orfe and Golden Rudd.

Oaktree Fishery

South Molton, Devon, England, UK, EX36 3PU Tel: 01398 341568 Website: View Website

Oaktree Fishery covers almost 20 acres and has been specially created to provide the ultimate coarse fishing experience for the serious fisherman [match, specimen or pleasure] or the absolute beginner who can expect to land a good sized bag of fish at their first attempt. Fishing is available all year round. Snacks and drinks, hearty breakfasts, lunchtime meals in the 'Fisherman's Lounge' overlooking Otters Lake, toilet/shower facilities and tackle hire are also on site. Large car parks are available and easily accessible for the disabled or elderly next to Stags and Otters lake. Three richly stocked lakes, 2 pleasure / match fishing lakes and 1 specimen fishing lake. Lakes stocked with mirror, commmon carp, tench, koi carp, roach and perch.

Riverton House & Lakes

Barnstaple, North Devon, England, UK, EX32 0QX Tel: 01271 830009 Website: View Website

Riverton Lakes provide coarse fishing on two lakes set in a beautiful Devon valley with Exmoor and the wonderful North Devon beaches all within easy reach. Riverton provides an ideal anglers retreat or a perfect base to explore the beauty of North Devon. Stocked with common, mirror, crucians, ghost carp, roach, bream, tench, and some very large perch.

Town Parks Fishery

Paignton, Devon, England, UK, TQ4-7PY Tel: 01803-523133 Website: View Website

The fishery is situated on the outskirts of Torbay's English Riviera, providing easy road links from most destinations. This lake has parking right next to it and equipment can be unloaded right at the water edge. Regular coarse fishing open matches are held on this lake which usually attract fifteen plus anglers. The site comprises of two coarse fishing lakes, each around one and a half acres in size. Stocked with carp, tench, chub, bream, roach, rudd, golden rudd and perch.

West Pitt Farm

Whitnage, Near Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7DU Tel: 01884 820296 Website: View Website

Set in 17 acres of the unspoilt and peaceful Culm Valley, West Pitt Farm Fishery has four spring fed lakes stocked with a wide variety of quality fish. Excellent coarse fishing for all. whether you are a competitive or pleasure angler or just starting out, West Pitt offers quality fishing for everyone. Each lake is stocked with a varied but compatible mix of good sized specimens, including carp, tench, roach, rudd, bream, chub, perch and golden orfe. Fishing at the Farmyard Pond is for our cottage guests' private use. They are happy to arrange lessons or equipment loans to Guests who have not fished before and keen to try. Guests staying in holiday cottages fish at all their lakes at no additional charge. Day tickets available.

Willowfield Lake

Braunton, North Devon, England, UK, EX33 2NX Tel: 01271 814346 Website: View Website

Carp and coarse fishing is available to residents only at Willowfield Lake. The lake at Willowfield was excavated 18 years ago, and was initially stocked with mirror and common carp, roach and tench. It was the policy to keep only the three species, to avoid inter breeding, and to date this has been successful. Some more mature mirror and common carp where introduced later, together with some crucian carp. They do not allow day-tickets at Willowfield, which ensures that there are always plenty of swims to choose from.

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