Fishing in and around Bude

COARSE FISHING  

Closed Season Mar 31^st – 1^st June

Bude Canal permit needed (only available from Bailiff patrolling canal bank)

Recent development of the canal has done much to improve the access to the canal bank. Roach, rudd, dace, perch, tench, carp and bream are commonly caught. Closed season runs from 1st April to 31st May. During the open season, bailifs patrol the towpath and sell the relevent permits. 

To add to the current stock, during March 2010 10,000 Roach (5-7 inches) and 50 Carp (3-5 lb) will be introduced to the Canal from Rodds Bridge to the sea lock gates.

Hele Barton Fishery, Week St Mary (10 mins south of Bude) 01288 341622

Lower Lynstone Lakes, Bude  01288 352726 Day tickets available, pay at box in car park 

Lower Tamar Lake & Upper Tamar Lake Permit from the Permit Hut on site 01288 321712

Simpson Fishery Holsworthy 01409 253593

Clawford Lakes Clawton Holsworthy 01409 254177

Anglers Paradise Halwill Junction 01409 221559

FLY FISHING

Bude Anglers Association 01288 353986
Roadford Lake between Launceston and Okehampton 01409 211507
Crowdy Lake Nr Camelford  01409 211514
Mill Leat Thornbury Holsworthy  01409 261426
Westcountry Trout Orchard Lake Nr Boscastle 01840 250070 or 07969 699572

SEA FISHING/BOAT TRIPS

BOSCASTLE – ‘The Peganina’ - 2 hour or 4 hour fishing trips, rods and tackle supplied ring for bookings 01840 250527. For general information or charter hire ring Ken 01288 353565

CLOVELLY – ‘Jessica Hettie’ – 01237 431042 or 07774 190359Whole boat can be hired for day (£350) up to 6 anglers or individuals can go on Lundy Trip but rather than land they can stay aboard and fish for a couple of hours or so.

 LUNDY DAY TRIPS from Clovelly on ‘The Jessica Hettie’

1 HOUR SAILING & 6 HOURS ASHORE - Up to 10 passengers
Adults  £35  (plus landing fee £5 but not necessary if National Trust Members)
Children Under 16  £25  (plus £5 landing fee but not necessary if National Trust Members)
To swim with the seals is an extra £15 per person,it takes about 2 hours, wetsuits provided.

Any angler aged 12 years or over, fishing for salmon, trout, freshwater fish or eels in England must have an Environment Agency rod licence.

Rod licences are available from Post Office outlets throughout England and Wales, online, by direct debit and over the telephone on 0844 800 5386. The phone line is open from 8.30am to 8.00pm daily from March to September and 8.30am to 6.00pm from October to February.

Prices for 2010/11 Rod Licences from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011

There is no charge to fish the stretch of river between the Rugby Club and the sea, as it is classified as salt water.