South Farm Holiday Cottages with fishing in Devon

Self catering Cottage Staycation in Devon

Call 01823 681078 or email us on info@southfarm.co.uk

Fishing

South farm can provide great mixed coarse fishing holidays in Devon.

Our fishing lakes are naturally spring fed from the adjoining hills, which ensures a fine stock of hard fighting Carp some in excess of 20 lbs, plus specimen Roach, Tench, Silver Bream Crucian Carp over 3lb and Perch all in prime condition. We are confident that you will find the lakes and their tranquil and beautiful surroundings to your liking and that you will return again and again, like many of our regulars, to seek out some of our more elusive specimens.

All our self catering cottages are very close to Home lake, Lake cottage 30m, Carp 50m, Oaktree 70m, Coshes garden 80m, Cinders cottage 90m, Stables cottage 95m and the Farm house is 50 meters add about 250 meters to get to Lower Ram

Now all of our cottages accept pets. South Farm is now the place to have your dog friendly fishing holiday.

Fishing is FREE to all residents of South Farm holiday cottages in Devon.

Home Lake

Fishing Lake Home Lake

This lake is where the larger carp hang out. Even so, it is still possible to catch up to twenty fish a day. As well as Mirrors, Koi and Common Carp there are also Crucian carp, Perch Tench Roach and Bream. Due to the size and quality of the fish, we do not allow keep nets on this lake. The biggest fish in Home Lake is over 20lb.

In July 2024 an acccessibility platform has been added for the less mobile angler.

Fishing is restricted to resident only to make it a great venue for a fishing holiday.

Lower Ram Lake

Fishing Lake Lower Ram

This is our largest lake and stocked well mostly with Common and Mirror Carp up to the mid teens but mostly in the 5lb to 7lb range. Also in this lake you will catch Perch, Bream, Tench as well Roach and Crucian Carp up to 3 1/2lb. If you are happy to put in the effort, 100lb of fish can often be exceeded. We restrict the use of keep nets on this lake.

Upper Ram Lake

Fishing lake - Upper Ram

This is an ideal small lake for children looking to fish in a safe and comfortable environment where the fishing is not too difficult and very rewarding. A good confidence booster to ensure your children will develop the skills necessary to ensure success on more challenging waters, whilst appreciating the most magnificent surroundings and distant views. Carp, tench and a roach can be caught in this lake. A perfect lake to give beginners a great fishing holiday.

This is some of the work we do to make your fishing holiday special

Fishing Rules

Please dip your landing nets in the tanks provided at the gate to the Lakes.

Please use barbless hooks and unhooking mats, sorry NO keepnets please can you photograph your catch before returning as we as we love to see your catches.

Please note we have an otter that visits during the winter months so we erect a low level electric fence December until April, which seems to be doing the job, but please be careful not to make contact.

Culm Valley Angling

Culm Valley Angling in Devon stoks a HUGE range of fishing tackle, accessories, clothing and fresh and frozen bait across their outlets in Cullompton, Tiverton and Exminster. Their main outlet is in Cullompton and boasts over 3,800 sq ft of fishing supplies and is located just off J28 of the M5. Free parking is available. They stock equipment for all types of fishing and for all fishing abilities. Sea fishing, Coarse and match fishing. Carp fishing. Fly Fishing. Specialist products. Tel: 01884 839273 UNIT 11C, ALEXANDRIA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CULLOMPTON, EX15 1BW INFO@CULMVALLEYTACKLE.CO.UK

Fishing License

Buy a rod fishing license: When you need a license GOV.UK

GOV.UK

YOu must have a rod fishing license for England and Wales if you're fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel with a rod and line

https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licences/buy-a-fishing-licence