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.
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 is managed by South West Lakes.
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South West Lakes 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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We have partnered with Catch to be our fishery management and booking partner. From 16 November 2023 day tickets will only be available through Catch. This is a huge step forwards for us and will make your experience a much more streamlined process: simply book and pay for your ticket through the Catch platform, arrive on the day and start fishing! Read more
While angling at our lakes this summer, you are invited to share photographs of your catches to be in with a chance of winning! Open to all coarse anglers, the competition will run on our Facebook page throughout August where you will be able to vote for your favourites each week. Read more
The second Mainline Baits Carp Open Pairs competition of the year was held at Upper Tamar Lake from Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July. Read more
The first Mainline pairs competition of the year saw the ever consistent Nigel Woods and Richard Ford win the competition again. But it was a very close fought competition with anybody being in with a chance of the £2,000 first prize. Read more
This month, a carp fishing trial is being introduced at Roadford Lake, set in the rolling hills on the edge of Dartmoor. Read more
Another year passes and we say goodbye to 2022! It has been a hard year for the reservoirs, not only in the South West, but all over the UK. Low water levels and lake closures have been a frustrating factor to fishing through the summer, and we thank all of you for being understanding through these testing times. Read more
Matthew Pepperell destroyed the record books as he swept aside the opposition at the Upper Tamar Mainline Baits carp open singles from 12-14 November 2021. Matthew claimed the £1000 top prize with an impressive display of angling from the far end of the lake. Read more
Dave Bellew and Jack Hardisty have won the Mainline Baits carp pairs at Upper Tamar scooping £2000 for their efforts. From peg 20 on the Cornwall Bank the guys made no mistakes landing 12 carp up to 23lb 13oz for a total weight of 141lb 5oz. Read more
The Mainline Baits sponsored carp pairs at Upper Tamar took place from 25-27 June 2021. 32 pairs keenly contested the event and conditions were well suited for fish to be on the feed. Read more