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Clawford Lakes

Devon

Clawford Lakes
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About

Clawford Lakes is a premium 98-acre fishing resort and wildlife haven located in an idyllic Devon valley, just 30 minutes from Bude. This exclusive destination offers world-class fishing across 17 well-stocked lakes, featuring an incredible variety of species including specimen carp up to 36lb on Clawford Lake, mixed coarse fishing on Jenny Wren Lake, and numerous other waters each with their own character and challenges. The resort combines exceptional angling opportunities with luxury accommodation and comprehensive facilities. The main specimen lake, Clawford Lake, spans over 2 acres and holds 90 carp averaging 18lb, with the famous common carp "Arnie" leading the stock. Jenny Wren Lake offers traditional mixed fishing with crucian carp, tench to 4lb 8oz, and the resident koi carp "Carrott" and "Casper". All lakes are privately owned for guests only, ensuring exclusivity and tranquility. Beyond fishing, Clawford Lakes features a luxury spa with treatment rooms and indoor pool, a new 25m outdoor pool with three flumes opening in 2025, and the popular Apple & Grape restaurant and bar. Free leisure activities include stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, archery, and open water swimming. The resort operates its own tackle shop with equipment hire and expert advice, making it perfect for both experienced anglers and newcomers to the sport seeking a premium fishing holiday experience.

Lakes

Beginners Lake

Beginners Lake

Commercial Fishery

Day Ticket£10

Perfect introduction lake for first-time anglers and families. Suitable for all ages with abundance of fish guaranteeing catches. Features overhanging platform for easy fishing access. Onsite fishing experts available for guidance and tuition.

Species:Carp • Roach • Rudd • Tench • Crucian Carp

Buzzard and Kestrel Lakes

Buzzard and Kestrel Lakes

Natural Lake

Exclusive lakes for Signature Lake Pod guests with stunning valley views. Buzzard: well-stocked with carp to 7lb, ideal for relaxed veranda fishing. Kestrel: 9-10ft deep by overflow, good for surface fishing with cruising carp visible.

10ft deep

Species:Carp • Tench • Perch • Barbel

Canal and Snake Lake

Canal and Snake Lake

Canal

Day Ticket£10

Combined water system ideal for beginners and families. Snake Lake approximately 15m wide to island, perfect for pole and light feeder work with carp to 9lb. Canal Lake designed for beginners with smaller fish providing plenty of action. Features small golden tench and abundance of fish.

Species:Carp • Perch • Roach • Tench • Golden Tench

Accommodation

Facilities

Night Fishing
Disabled Access
Dog Friendly
Parking Close
Tackle Shop
Tackle Hire
Private Hire
Fire Pits
WiFi
Guests Allowed
Under 18s

Fish Species

  • Carp
  • Tench
  • Roach
  • Rudd
  • Bream
  • Perch
  • Chub
  • Crucian Carp
  • Koi Carp

Fishing Types

Specimen, Coarse, Pleasure

Tactics & Tips

Clawford Lake features gravel bars, plateaus, reed beds and three islands with maximum depth of 12 feet. Mix of silty areas and firmer spots. Best approached with quality boilies and pellets for specimen carp. Jenny Wren Lake ideal for waggler or feeder fishing with maggot, caster, worm and sweetcorn. Variety of tactics needed across 17 different waters.