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Fishing
With varied estuaries, a mix of saline and fresh water, South Devon is ideal for fishermen of all capabilities. If you get tired of fishing in the beautiful estuaries then another lifetime of fishing awaits from the shores!
Dart Estuary
From the bank or idling in a small boat, you can confidently hope for a respectable catch of flounder, cole, whiting, pollack, codling, ray, mackerel, plaice or bass.
Beaches
If you get tired of fishing in the beautiful estuaries then another lifetime of fishing awaits on the beaches! There are miles of beach well away from the crowds with easy access and abundant seas. And if the beach is too tame then there are opportunities for rock fishing around Start Point, Bolt Head and elsewhere.
Dartmoor
Inland there are lakes and rivers aplenty, and many clubs with day tickets to get you going. Dartmoor in particular has lots to offer. Both Tottiford and Trenchford lakes offer pike fishing (a 27 pounder was landed in 2005). Kennick is a top rated premier rainbow trout fishery with angling from the banks and boats. Permits can be purchased on site. Avon Dam and Venford, also on the Moor, are popular fishing venues too.
Sea Fishing
If you want to get out to sea there's inshore and wreck fishing - especially from Dartmouth and Salcombe, where boats can be chartered to suit. And don't forget that fishing is not just for the experts - anyone can enjoy the thrill of catching lunch or dinner on one of the many fishing trips offered all along the South Devon coast, and nothing is quite so special as eating barbecued mackerel that you caught an hour previously.
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Lots of detail at www.gethooked.co.uk or ask at a local Tourist Information Office. You can telephone the Environment Agency (Fisheries) Office on 01392 316032.
