Fishing

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Fishing in the South West

The South West offers a wide variety of exceptional fishing experiences. Including hundreds of well stocked commercial fisheries, miles of canals and many stretches of superb river fishing, situated in outstanding beauty spots. We welcome expert fisherman or beginners as the range of fishing available is suitable for all.

Whether you're looking for a challenging fishing experience, a relaxing break or just want to learn the basics of fishing, there is nowhere better to learn that the South West.

Find a selection of Westcountry fishing instructors and accommodation that offers with fishing in our sports and activities section.

Did you know?

  • Of 2.7 million days fished on inland waters in the South West in 2005, 81% were spent coarse fishing.
  • Half a million days were spent game fishing, mostly for trout on still waters

2009 Environment Agency's economic evaluation of inland fisheries.

Providers

who offer Fishing

Sorenson Flycasting

Sorenson Flycasting offers you fly casting tuition and guided fishing at a number of fisheries in Mid, South,and North Devon, as well as West Somerset, and will provide a personal service tailored to your needs.

Park Mill Farm

Park Mill Farm has 600m of right hand single bank on the L.Dart and 800m mixed single and double bank on the Huntacott St.

River Upper Tamar, Druxton

A classic open section of the middle Tamar, just a couple of minutes drive upstream from the popular Ham Mill beat.