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Site & Fishing

Description

Set just outside Winkleigh, in the heart of Devon, Venn Lakes offers a peaceful countryside escape across 5.5 acres of beautiful, natural surroundings. With around two acres of water spread across two well-stocked lakes, it’s a haven for both relaxation and fishing alike.

Our lakes are home to a variety of species including mirror and common carp (reaching up to 40lbs in the specimen lake and 30lbs in the second lake), as well as bream, tench, roach, and rudd—making it an enjoyable experience for anglers of all levels.

Surrounding the lakes are four thoughtfully positioned lodges—Lilly Lodge, Iris Lodge, Foxglove Lodge, and Fern Lodge—each designed to offer complete privacy. With fully enclosed gardens, they provide a secure and peaceful setting, perfect for both guests and their dogs to unwind.

Site Map

Venn Lakes Site Map - with lake names
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Site Facilities

Toilets

First Aid Kit

Dog Friendly

Fishing Pegs

Vehicle Parking

Dogs

  • We accept a maximum of two well-behaved dogs, for guests staying in our lodges. There is a pet fee of £20 in total for this. 
  • We kindly ask that dogs are not allowed on the furniture. We will make an exception with the sofa if guests are courteous and bring with them a clean dog blanket, which generously covers all seating/cushions.
  • Please do not allow dogs to swim in the lake. The lake is clay-lined, which makes for quite a mess when they get out! We are, however, close to lots of lovely dog walks, including alongside rivers, which are great for doggy swims!

Parking

  • Each lodge has parking for one vehicle. 
  • Additional vehicles can be parked in the car park.

Fishing

Fishing:

  • Fishing is £15 per 12 hours, or £25 per 24 hours.
  • Fishing is possible directly from each of the lodges with bait boat only (due to the risk of casting with the overhead power line above). Fishing with rod can be done from a peg a short distance from the lodge, or on the specimen lake.
  • Guests are able to book a peg on the specimen lake (included within the overall fishing fee), which is home to carp up to 41-lbs, as well as tench, bream and roach.

Fishery Rules:

  • You must have adequate coarse fishing experience.
  • We ask to see your rod licence and reserve the right to refuse fishing in the event that you cannot, or will not produce one, either as a hard copy, or digitally.
  • Nets, cradles, mats and slings to be dipped in aquatic disinfectant for 15-minutes before use.
  • Barbless hooks only.
  • No keep nets.
  • Must have at least a 42″ landing net.
  • Must have a large cradle or landing mat.
  • No tiger nuts, peanuts, cat meat, lures, spinners, treble hooks, or fake baits, such as plastic corn.
  • No braid.
  • Rods must be manned at all times and within close distance.
  • Please have carp care spray available to treat wounds and abrasions.
  • No wading.
  • If taking a photograph with your catch, do so in a kneeling position rather than standing.
  • Return fish to water gently and as soon as practicable after being caught.