We extend a warm welcome to all trout anglers. The range of fishing we offer ensures excellent sport for all abilities. Our still water fisheries are among the best in the west and vary in size from around 50 to over 900 acres!
Our fisheries are picturesque and atmospheric lakes, including countless secluded bays, weedy shores and tree line margins to explore. We boast rainbows, browns and a large number of blues of the highest quality. Traditional fly fishing is the rule at our stocked fisheries, although other methods can be used at our free wilderness trout waters.
We are working hard to encourage young people and newcomers to take up the sport. Under 12s may fish for free when sharing their parents’ bag limit. Throughout the season, we host open days and events where we offer free fly fishing tuition for all.
Boats are available at most of our waters which provide an alternative to bank angling. These may be pre-booked and we advise calling in advance to check availability at each fishery.
Most of the waters benefit from facilities designed for disabled or wheelchair anglers, either by platforms or Wheelyboats. These boats must be booked at least 48 hours in advance.
A number of the fisheries have associated local clubs. These are a great way to meet fellow anglers, as well as participating in competitions and social events. We run four competitions during the season with two singles, one pairs and one team of four competition. More details of each of these are available on our competitions page.
Anglers on all our waters must have a valid Environment Agency rod licence which are available from post offices or via the Environment Agency. The only exception may be when attending a bona fide course or a coaching session with a qualified coach – please check beforehand.
South West Lakes Trust is the managing charity of SW Lakes Fishing. The charity is a member of The Angling Trust. In 2014, the South West Lakes fisheries hosted the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships; Scotland took gold and England won silver.
Join qualified Fly Fishing Coach, Tony Hern and learn how to fly fish. These days will teach you about fly casting, tactics, knots and flies as well as providing the opportunity to watch a fly dressing demo. Read more
The “Kennick Bank pairs” is a bank fly fishing competition. The 2021 competition venue will be Kennick Reservoir, Bovey Tracey, Devon on Sunday 2 May 2021. The competition HQ is situated in the Lodge, by the boat moorings. Read more
The team of four event is always a great competition, generously sponsored by Snowbee. Rainbow and Blue trout are the target species at Siblyback and anglers can expect fish up to around 6lbs. The competition briefing is always in the car park at Siblyback before anglers disperse around the lake. Read more
Take part in the Cornwall v Devon team match at Siblyback Lake, Cornwall. 2021 Date TBC. Read more
The £2000 Best of the Best trout competition should be on every angler’s radar. Whether you are a pleasure angler, or a competitive angler, everyone has a chance to win big and claim the reputation as the best around. It is without doubt the biggest prize fund in the trout angling calendar! Read more
The Peninsula Classic should be in every angler’s diary. Hosted at Kennick (arguably the best Trout fishery in the South West), this singles competition gives anglers the chance to win a season permit worth £495. Read more