Coarse Fishing

Our coarse fisheries include over 275 acres of water with fisheries ranging in size from 2 to 81 acres. Our established lakes are located in outstandingly beautiful and secluded rural areas across the South West.

At SW Lakes Fishing we offer more than just great angling, our unique fisheries are matched with a recognised reputation for great fish quality. Enjoy the tranquility that our waters provide with established tree-lined banks, lily pads and weed beds with natural woodlands surrounding the lakes. Our coarse fisheries offer a peaceful setting within picturesque and wildlife-rich surroundings.

Please note at this time our Permit Rooms are closed. Season and Day Permits are available online or by calling 01566 771930 only

Coarse fishing in the South West:

We regularly hold carp and match competitions at Upper Tamar Lake with prize money exceeding £3500. You can book your day or 24 hour tickets, which are available year-round via our online booking system. Season permits are available on 01566 771930.

Facilities include onsite cafes, parking, toilets, showers, wheelchair access platforms, on-site permit rooms and easy access paths and swims.

SW Lakes Fishing is managed by South West Lakes Trust.

Reporting an Incident:

South West Lakes Trust manages a portfolio of nearly 50 lakes and other natural resources so it is not always possible for our wardens to be on the scene when issues occur. The very remote and rural nature of our estate, the thing that makes them so special, also means that modern mobile communications don’t always cover the areas we would like them to. This makes getting an immediate response to ongoing incidents very challenging.

Please use this form to report any incidents of poaching, illegal fishing or any other form of antisocial behaviour to the management team so that we are able to take appropriate action.

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Competitions Schedule

DATE	SITE	BANK RESERVATIONS Fishery maps with swim locations can be found on the individual waters pages
1 Aug	Upper Tamar	Devon and Cornwall bank match pegs
1 Aug (4.00pm) - 4 Aug (4.00pm)	Lower Tamar	Lake closed
7-8 Aug	Upper Tamar	Devon and Cornwall bank match pegs
8 Aug	Slade	Dam end / half way to car park both sides
15 Aug	Upper Tamar	Devon bank match pegs
22 Aug	Upper Tamar	Devon bank match pegs

6-10 Sept	Upper Tamar	Devon and Cornwall bank match pegs
13 Sept	Upper Tamar	Devon bank match pegs
14 Sept	Upper Tamar	Cornwall bank match pegs
16 Sept	Upper Tamar	Devon bank match pegs
17 Sept	Jennets	Pegs 5 - 18
17-19 Sept	Upper Tamar	Devon and Cornwall bank match pegs
19 Sept	Jennetts	Pegs 5-25
24-26 Sept	Upper Tamar	Lake closed

27 Sept - 1 Oct	Porth	Pegs 18-40 and 70-91
4-8 Oct	Porth	Pegs 18-40 and 70-92
8-10 Oct	Upper Tamar	Lake closed
18-22 Oct	Upper Tamar	Devon and Cornwall bank match pegs

12-14 Nov	Upper Tamar	Lake closed
14 Nov	Jennetts	5 to 25

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Coarse Fishing

Coarse fishing in the South West:

Reporting an Incident:

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