Coarse FishingOur 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: If you notice any incidents which may be of concern during your visit, including poaching, we would be very grateful if you could complete the short form at the following link, which will help us build a picture of incidents that impact on your fishing, enabling us to address them more effectively over time. Thank you. Complete Form Waters Prices Competitions and Events News and Results About Us Contact Us Trout Fishing Waters Lower Slade Slade Reservoir, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8NA Buy a Ticket Fishery Information Fishery Map Venue Records Directions Check, Clean, Dry Facilities Lower Slade, tucked away in the rolling hills of Ilfracombe in North Devon, is a must visit on your next angling escape. This long narrow lake has a great mix of fish species and is a really great venue for the all-round angler or pleasure fisherman. Lower Slade is stocked with mirror and common carp to 27lb, bream to 8lb, perch to over 4lb, roach to 3lb and pike to 27lb. The deep treeline margins mean you can catch fish under your rod tips and there is also plenty of weed along the dam end of the lake where the carp and pike like to hide. Fishery Information: Address: Slade Reservoir, Slade Valley Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8NA Fishery Size: 6 acres Number of Swims: 20 Species: Carp, bream, tench, roach, rudd, perch, pike Fishing Times: Open all year, dawn until dusk Day Permits: Available online or from South West Lakes Trust 01566 771930 Season Permits: South West Lakes Trust 01566 771930 Contact: 01288 321262 Click here for Lower Slade Reservoir and South West Water Rules Find the full price list here Venue Records: Common Carp: 26.08lbMirror Carp: 26lbBream: 8lbPike: 27lbPerch: 4lbEel: 5lbRoach: 3lb 8ozRudd: 1lb Directions: BOOK NOW Searching Availability... Continue to Secure Booking System » Whenever you leave the lakes, remember to Check, Clean, Dry Invasive plants and animals can carry diseases that kill fish. Protect the environment and sport you enjoy by cleaning your kit before and after using the water. Find out more here Facilities: Lower Slade Reservoir facilities include; car park and toilets and is a dog friendly fishery