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.
The top rods last week at Kennick were Matt Baines and M Goldsborough who both caught 8 fish, one from the boat and one from the bank! Matt Baines also had the best fish of the week with a 3lb 5oz Rainbow. Read more
Kennick fished well again last week with plenty of Rainbows and a few browns being caught. We are stocking again on Monday 16th November. The best fish was 3lb 4oz caught by Kevin Primmer. Read more
Although our brown trout fisheries are now closed for the 2020 season, our rainbow waters are due to remain open until Christmas. With both boat and bank fishing available, tickets can only be purchased on-line or over the phone during office hours (01566 771930). Read more
Fantastic news…….our Rainbow trout fisheries can remain open but you must read and adhere to the information below which highlights the restrictions now in place so we can continue to fish. Read more
Highlights of last week included M Ure landing 14 Rainbows from Kennick using gold head damsels by boat. Kennick also had a rod average of 4.57 fish per person! Read more
Highlights of last week included M Ure and D Marles both catching full bags by boat at Kennick with boobies and damsels doing the business. Read more
Highlights of last week included Dave Perks qualifying from the Siblyback Troutmaster fish off with 3 rainbows for just over 5lbs. Read more
Brown trout fisheries closed on 13 October, with some truly outstanding fishing at Roadford at the end of the season. The rainbow trout fishing improved as temperatures dropped, although generally fish tended to stay deep. Read more
Our brown trout season has drawn to a close but what a finish it was! Amazing fishing at Roadford and Colliford! Read more