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Leisure & Activities Wimbleball Lake Country Park

Nr Dulverton, Somerset
374 acres Map ref: LR 181 960300

Season: 26 March (season tickets) 27 March - 31 October 2010 (Bank fishing only until 30 November)

                WARNING HAZARDOUS MUD!

ANGLERS FISHING FROM THE BANK;

THERE ARE AREAS OF DEEP MUD AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE LAKE, ESPECIALLY AROUND INLETS. PLEASE STAY WELL CLEAR WHEN WADING. 

This nationally renowned lake is regularly stocked with Rainbows up to 8lb to ensure excellent sport.

Fly fishing only.

There is a good mayfly hatch in late June/early July, whilst buzzer fishing gives good sport throughout the season.

Fibreglass fishing boats are available (four with 4-stroke petrol outboards). Advanced booking is essential to guarantee availability.

  • The wheelyboat for disabled anglers should be booked 48 hours in advance via the Wimbleball Activities Centre.
  • A 'Catch and release' option is available (barbless hooks must be used). 
  • Wimbleball Fly Fishers organises competitions and social events based at the fishery throughout the year.
  • The South West Fishing For Life project for women recovering from breast cancer is also based at Wimbleball.

For boat bookings and more information tel. 01398 371460

South West Lakes Trust holds the annual ‘Wimbleball 2000' boat pairs competition at Wimbleball every September - please see our fishing diary for more details.


Wimbleball is a Troutmaster Water, and a member of the Association of Stillwater Game Fishery Managers.

 

Tuition is available from John Dawson (01398 331498) and Nick Hart (01398 331660).

 

Bank fishing (only) will be extended until 30 November. Boat fishing finishes on the 31 October but bank fishing has been extended until 30 November. There will be no extra stocking, and this is reflected in the price:2 fish ticket £8.00 (more tickets may be purchased @ £8.00 if limit is caught).  Season Ticket holders will have a weekly bag limit of 4 fish.

Day permits are available from the self-service kiosk on site at the Activities Centre.

Season tickets available from the Activities Centre on site or from Summerlands Tackle, tel 01237 471291.

Biggest Fish 2009: 7lb 8oz

Rod Average 2009: 4.0

Other activities on site include a variety of watersports, including hire and tuition, a children's play area, toilets and showers, a cafe selling refreshments and gifts, walks, birdwatching, and camping.

 

For more information and boat bookings

Wimbleball Activities Centre
Telephone: 01398 371460


‘This 5lb 2oz Rainbow Trout in excellent condition, was caught by Mr. Sherwood of Totnes, Devon with a ‘Mandarin Marauder’ from a boat, on the 19th October 2009.  Proof that there is still excellent sport to be had at Wimbleball at the tail end of the season’.
‘This 5lb 2oz Rainbow Trout in excellent condition, was caught by Mr. Sherwood of Totnes, Devon with a ‘Mandarin Marauder’ from a boat, on the 19th October 2009. Proof that there is still excellent sport to be had at Wimbleball at the tail end of the season’.

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