Fishing in Cornwall
Fishing is one of the oldest industries in Cornwall. From places such as Newlyn, Padstow, Looe and Fowey fishing has been at the forefront of Cornish culture. Trips are available from nearly every seaside town and village, with some of the most experienced skippers in the world ready to welcome you aboard their boats. Below are just a couple of suggestions of places to visit, whether you're looking for sea fishing or lake/river fishing, you'll find somewhere to suit your needs.
Bake Lakes
These excellent fishing lakes, which offer fly and coarse fishing, are only 2 miles from The Old Luggage Van and The Travelling Post Office in St. Germans. It is hard to imagine anywhere in Cornwall offering a better combination of a place to stay with fishing. Transport to and from the lakes is available.
There are seven lakes set in 30 picturesque acres at Bake Fishing Lakes. Located just off the A38 at Trerulefoot in the beautiful Cornish countryside near Looe. There are 5 lakes offering general coarse fishing, a specimen coarse lake and one large trout lake 5 acres in area.
This is 'Troutmaster Water', with superb fishing for specimen rainbow and brown trout in quiet rural surroundings, easily accessable, where all are made to feel welcome with a friendly helpful chat and a 'cuppa'. Open from 8am until dusk all year. Bake Lakes have a qualified instructor Robert Tetley who has many years experience of both fly and coarse fishing, with his amiable manner & professional instruction on hand if required, he can instruct from the novice to the advanced level.
There is a shop and instruction centre at Bake Lakes. Equipment is available for hire.
Contact Ian Spencer - Telephone: 07798 585836 or 01503 263349.
MeerKat Fishing Trips
Based in historic fishing village of Looe on the south Cornish coast, these trips come personally recommended. Even if the fish aren't biting, the friendly crew will make every trip an enjoyable one.
The Meer is a brand new 33ft Charter Catamaran licensed to carry 14 people, she provides a safe and comfortable ride for all of her passengers and a good sized deck to fish from.
Contact Skipper Steve Brenchley - Telephone: 07866 230368 or 01503 263043.
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