Trout FishingWe 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. Young People and Newcomers We are working hard to encourage young people and newcomers to take up the sport. Under 18 fish for free with a paying adult and part of their bag limit. Throughout the season, we host open days and events where we offer free fly fishing tuition for all. Boat Fishing Boats are available at most of our waters which provide an alternative to bank angling. These must be pre-booked, either by calling 01566 771930 (8.30am - 5.00pm 7 days a week) or online by scrolling to the bottom of your chosen lake page. You will need to sign a disclaimer before you can take a boat out. Once a year you will need to complete a boat induction – please watch the induction video here. Access for All 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. Clubs 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 several competitions during the season - more details of each of these are available on our competitions page. Environment Agency Rod Licence 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 South West Lakes Trust is the managing charity of SW Lakes Trust Fishing. The charity is a member of The Angling Trust. In 2014, the South West Lakes Trust fisheries hosted the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships; Scotland took gold and England won silver. 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. Complete Form Waters Prices Competitions and Events News and Results Catch Returns About us Contact News and Results SW Lakes Weekly Trout Fishery Round Up - W/E 21 March DAY AND SEASON PERMITS Permit rooms are closed until further notice. Please purchase your day and season permits here or call 01566 771930. RAINBOWS CATCH AND RELEASE LIMIT: Polite reminder: the catch and release limit is 10 fish per day – please can anglers ensure that they do not catch more than this. You're welcome to buy another ticket and continue fishing if you want to catch more than 10 in a day. Highlights of last week were: Colliford unbelievable sport! 104 fish for 16 rods with fish to 2lbs! Fernworthy – great start to the season with rod average of 3.5 fish per person and 50% full bags G Hext caught 10 Rainbows at Siblyack to 3lb 1oz Burrator’s consistent sport with a rod average of 4.4 per person Picture: a thumping Colliford brown for Rodney Wevill BOATS We currently have four boats available at Kennick, three at Roadford and one at Stithians. The two boats for Siblyback will be available soon. To book a boat for the fisheries please click here. Kennick Great week at Kennick with a rod average of 3.6 per angler. Polite reminder: the catch and release limit is 10 fish per day – please can anglers ensure that they do not catch more than this. You're welcome to buy another ticket and continue fishing if you want to catch more than 10 in a day. Rod Average: 3.60 fish per person Best Locations: Forest Bay, Boat Bay, Oak Tree Point and Clampitts Best Flies: Montanas, blobs, diawl bachs, booby’s, nomad Best Bag: 9 Rainbows for D Yarnold Check out the Kennick fishing map here The Kennick fishing guide is here Siblyback Really good fishing again last week at Siblyback and well worth a visit. Rod Average: 2.12 fish per person Best Locations: Stocky Bay, North Shore Best Flies: Montanas, damsels, orange blob, cats whisker Best Bag: G Hext 10 rainbows Best Fish: A 3lb 1oz Rainbow for G Hext Read our guide to fishing at Siblyback here Check out our Siblyback fishing map here Burrator Action at Burrator last week – really consistent good sport. Rod Average: 4.4 fish per person Best Locations: Longstone and Discovery Bank Best Flies: Montanas, nomad, Kennick killer, booby’s, blue flash lure Best Bag: A Lawson and B Prout with 12 Rainbows each Read our guide to fishing at Burrator here Check out our Burrator fishing map here Stithians Steady fishing at Stithians last week, fish well spread and a large variety of flies working. Rod Average: 1.53 fish per person Best Locations: Goonlaze Bay, North Bank, Sailing Club Bay, Cottage Point, Sluice Bank Shallow Bay and Dam Bank/Pipe Bay Best Flies: Orange blob, booby’s, damsel, hot head, buzzers Best Fish: A 2lb 4oz Rainbow for Warren Chegwidden Read our guide to fishing at Stithians here Check out our Stithians fishing map here Fernworthy Great start at Fernworthy last week – really encouraging for the season ahead. Rod Average: 3.5 fish per person Best Locations: Thornworthy Bank Best Flies: Bibio hopper, damsels Best Fish: A 1lb 4oz for Gary Strickland Best Bag: Gary Strickland with 9 fish Read our guide to fishing at Fernworthy here Check out our Fernworthy fishing map here Colliford Absolutely spectacular fishing at Colliford last week –what a start to the season!! Rod Average: 6.5 fish per person Best Locations: All over Best Flies: Spiders, bibio, foam beetles, cruncher, diawl bach, tadpole, zonker Best Fish: A 2lb for Dean Boucher Best Bag: Roger Truscott with just over 20 fish Read our guide to fishing at Colliford here Check out our Colliford fishing map here Roadford Slow start for Roadford last week but with the forecast for the week ahead I would expect some more productive fishing this week. Rod Average: 0.85 fish per person Best Locations: Shop and North Gaddacombe Point Best Flies: Olive damsel, B&P spider, soldier palmer Best Fish: 1lb for 3 different anglers Best Bag: Rodney Wevill with 3 fish Read our guide to fishing at Roadford here Check out our Roadford fishing map here NEWS…….here is our 2021 pre-season trout fishing newsletter All the best for the week ahead. Ben Smeeth Manage Cookie Preferences