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 South West Lakes Trust 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.

Coarse fishing in the South West:

We regularly hold carp and match competitions at Upper Tamar Lake with prize money exceeding £3,500. Season tickets are available online. Day tickets are bookable through Catch. Download the Catch app from App Store or Google Play.

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

SW Lakes Fishing Trust is managed by South West Lakes Trust.

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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	LAKE	BANK / AREA Fishery maps with swim locations can be found on the individual waters pages
April
14/04/2024	Jennetts	Whole lake
17/04/2024	Melbury	Whole lake
26-28/04/2024	Upper Tamar	BCAC Qualifier - whole lake
May
04/05/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon Bank (Dam to Bench swim in Bradworthy Arm)
11/05/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
24-27/05/2024	Upper Tamar	Both banks, Deon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
June
01/06/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon Bank (Dam to Bench swim in Bradworthy Arm)
08/06/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
09/06/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
09/06/2024	Jennetts	Whole lake
10-14/06/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
15-16/06/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
17-19/06/2024	Upper Tamar	Cornwall bank, Seed Drill onwards
29-30/06/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
July
01-05/07/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
06/07/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
13/07/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon Bank (Dam to Bench swim in Bradworthy Arm)
14/07/2024	Darracott	Whole lake
19-21/07/2024	Upper Tamar	Whole lake
21/07/2024	Jennetts	Whole lake
August
03/08/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon Bank (Dam to Bench swim in Bradworthy Arm)
04/08/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
10-11/08/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
20-22/082024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
September
07/09/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon Bank (Dam to Bench swim in Bradworthy Arm)
08/09/2024	Jennetts	Whole lake
10-13/09/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point
21-22/09/2024	Upper Tamar	Whole lake
27-29/09/2024	Upper Tamar	Whole lake
October
05/10/2024	Jennetts	Whole lake
04-06/10/2024	Upper Tamar	Whole lake
14-18/10/2024	Upper Tamar	Devon dam to Bench swim, Cornwall Seed Drill to Skimmer Point

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Mainline Baits Carp Open Pairs Competitions

The Mainline Baits Carp Pairs competitions are held at our 81 acre fishery, Upper Tamar Lake. The competitions are generously sponsored by carp fishing giants Mainline Baits.
Competitions Schedule

Here you will find a list of competitions taking place at our coarse fisheries throughout the year. Please check this page for details of competitions that may affect the number of swims available.
Free coarse taster day

As part of National Fishing Month, we're hosting a free family-friendly event at Upper Tamar Lake on Friday 12 August. If you're a complete novice, find out why coarse fishing has so many people hooked, with plenty on offer for the experienced angler as well!
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Mainline Baits Carp Open Pairs Competitions

The Mainline Baits Carp Pairs competitions are held at our 81 acre fishery, Upper Tamar Lake. The competitions are generously sponsored by carp fishing giants Mainline Baits.

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Coarse Fishing

Coarse fishing in the South West:

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