Angling and Fishing in Cornwall

Set in 184 acres of countryside, White Acres offers 11–13 naturally spring-fed lakes and is regarded as one of the UK's premier coarse fishing destinations. Species include roach, rudd, tench, bream and carp up to specimen weights, plus catfish to over 70lb. There's an on-site tackle shop and permits must be bought at the fishing lodge before fishing.

An 81-acre South West Lakes Trust reservoir on the Devon/Cornwall border, voted the UK's best stillwater coarse fishery in 2021. Stocked with rudd, carp, tench, bream and dace, with three miles of bank to explore. Day and season permits are bookable online or via the Trust's shop.

This family holiday park has two well-stocked coarse lakes – Springfield Lake and the main Trevella Fishing Lake – holding carp, tench, bream, roach and rudd. Fishing is free for guests staying on park, set in peaceful parkland close to Crantock Beach. A valid rod licence is required.

A 40-acre South West Lakes Trust water in a wooded valley, open all year for carp, pike, bream, roach, rudd, tench and eels. A circular walking trail and wheelchair-accessible fishing platforms make it a good all-round venue, with permits from the self-service hut or the Trust's fishing website.

A pretty three-quarter-acre former brick-pit lake on a working farm bordering the River Tamar, stocked with mirror and common carp (some over 20lb), crucian carp, tench, bream, perch, rudd and roach. No close season. Fishing is free for guests staying at the farm's cottages or caravan site; ample parking and a toilet block are on hand.

A 65-acre South West Lakes Trust reservoir on the outskirts of Penryn, and a well-established, popular coarse fishery. There's a picnic area, disabled facilities, toilets and a 2km circular lakeside trail through woodland and wetland – a good option for a family day combining fishing with a walk.

Two neighbouring lakes near Hayle: St Erth Fishery (2.5 acres) for large carp, tench, bream and roach, and Bill's Pool (2 acres) for roach, tench, rudd, bream and eels. We couldn't confirm a current website for either – check locally with a Penzance tackle shop for up-to-date access and permit details.

A working farm offering two lakes stocked with carp, tench, rudd and roach, in the far west of Cornwall near Land's End. We couldn't confirm a current website – contact details vary by season, so it's worth calling ahead or checking with a local tackle shop before visiting.

A 4-acre coarse lake for carp, tench, roach, perch and eels, fishable from an hour before sunset to an hour after, with no close season. We couldn't confirm a current official website – check with a Perranporth or Newquay tackle shop for the latest permit arrangements.

A 4-acre lake stocked with rudd, roach, bream, carp, perch, tench and gudgeon, open all year in the far west of Cornwall. We couldn't confirm a current website – a local tackle shop is the best source for up-to-date permit information.

A South West Lakes Trust water offering bank and boat fly fishing for stocked rainbow trout, set within Bodmin Moor's Dark Sky Reserve. The lake is open 365 days a year for walking and watersports, with the trout season generally running 1st April to 31st October – check the Trust's site for exact dates and boat bookings.

Cornwall's largest inland water at around 900 acres, and regarded as the county's premier brown trout fishery, offering traditional fly fishing for natural brown trout from the bank. It's also a nature reserve, with waymarked walks and views across Bodmin Moor near Jamaica Inn.

A moorland South West Lakes Trust water on the northern tip of Bodmin Moor, within a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It's no longer routinely stocked, making it a wilder, more natural brown trout water – a good, quieter option for experienced fly anglers.

A 65-acre reservoir in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty two miles from Penzance, offering fly fishing for brown and rainbow trout. Season typically runs 1st April to 12th October – check the Trust's trout fishing pages for current tickets and dates.

The largest inland water in West Cornwall, offering fly fishing for stocked rainbow and natural brown trout across a large, exposed reservoir with plenty of bank marks. Also popular for sailing, windsurfing and paddleboarding alongside the fishing.

A small, 1.5-acre stillwater stocked with rainbow trout, tucked away near Truro. We couldn't confirm a current website – contact a Truro tackle shop for up-to-date access and permit details before visiting.