Fishing, alongside plenty of other family orientated amenities is available on these two platformed, picturesque lakes set in prime Devon countryside. The two lakes even have their own sea view and average around 5ft deep.
They contain carp to 20lb, tench to 4lb, roach to 2lb plus skimmers, rudd, golden rudd, eels and even the very occasional trout.
Basic baits and tactics are the way to go at these very sheltered lakes. Floating baits score for the carp in the warmer weather, or try ledgering a decent sized pellet, corn or a cube of luncheon meat. Boilies are not allowed. Float fish maggot for silver fish
Tickets must be purchased from reception before fishing.
To get there, from Exeter at the end of the M5, fork left onto the A380 for three miles. Exit the A380 onto the B3192 and follow the brown tourist signs marked Ashcombe Cottages and Activities. Go straight over the mini roundabout and after one mile turn left at the blue Ashcombe Adventure Centre sign.