Fishing Information: Fishing Events Advice and Articles

The Fishing articles below provide information and contact details for Angling Associations, Charities and Angling bodies

Not all are specific to Game, Coarse or Sea Fishing. All the clubs and associations cover our South West region - an area which includes Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and a small part of Hampshire. We are keen to promote Angling events within our region. If you have an event or article you would like considered for publication on our website please email [email protected] along with your contact details.

Calling all Fishermen & Women - Emerald Pool Fishery in Somerset will be hosting a Charity Fishing Match on Saturday 14th October in memory of Luke Organ to raise money for SADS charity. Everyone welcome - just £20 per person... Read more

| September 11 2023 | Other Articles
Sunday 4th June was South West Fishing For Life’s 15th anniversary celebration day. The organization which was founded at Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor and is a fly fishing organization for people suffering, recovering and living with breast cancer. Sunday was not just a special celebration but a... Read more
| October 23 2023 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice

The annual South West Fly Fair takes place at Roadford Lake, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0RL on Sunday 26 February 2023 from 10am ~ 4pm

 

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South West Lakes | February 21 2023 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice

The 5th South West Fly Fair, sponsored by Cortland UK, will be held on the 24th February 2018 from 10am -4pm at Roadford Lake, Lower Goodacre, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, Devon PL16 0JL 

Get Hooked look forward to attending the show again this year, we hope to see you there on the day.

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South West Lakes Trust | February 10 2018 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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The Wye & Usk Foundation's Auction has started...  It's Time to place your bids!

 This is a great chance to bid for some fantastic lots, ranging from guided fishing on some fantastic beats both within our catchment and beyond to exclusive shooting, cases of fine wine, holiday cottage breaks and even one of WUF's own world-famous Victoria sponge cakes!

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Wye & Usk Foundation | November 21 2017 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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Rules, rules, rules. Theoretically, the Environment Agency is in favour of fishing – healthy outdoor sport, encourages respect for nature, spreads a tourist dollar or two, etcetera. But all its promotion is about fishing stocked ponds and lakes. When it comes to wild fishing, angling gets hobbled with so many restrictions it’s a wonder anybody bothers at all.

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Charlie Webster | November 6 2017 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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South West Fishing For Life have started a new Fly Fishing group for breast cancer patients in North Devon.

Gillian Payne who founded the group says its offers support and new friendships for ladies that have had breast cancer or lymph node surgery.

Fly fishing not only provides gentle relaxing exercise, but in this wonderful atmosphere, refreshes the soul as well.

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South West Fishing for Life | September 20 2017 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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Charlie Webster (courtesey The Horrabridge Times) | August 4 2017 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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FLY FISHING COURSES AT WIMBLEBALL 2015

Wimbleball Lake, Brompton Regis, Somerset. TA22 9NW

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John Dawson | March 19 2015 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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South West Lakes Trust | January 17 2014 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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 East Lyn Fishery to remain closed - September 2013

The Watersmeet and Glenthorne fishery on Exmoor’s River Lyn is to remain closed until the end of the 2013 season to safeguard salmon and sea trout stocks. The Environment Agency closed the fishery on July 12 following a higher than normal number of fish deaths due to disease. The action was taken to... Read more

Environment Agency | September 11 2013 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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At Kennick Reservoir, Christow, near Exeter

Full Day sessions
10:00am to 4:00pm
Starting with the basics of equipment, casting techniques, knots, fly selection, fishing techniques, playing and landing a fish. Also opportunity to fish in the afternoon. Price includes tuition, loan of all tackle and fishing permit..

Sat 8 June, Sun 23 June, Sun 7 July, Sat 27 July 2013... Read more

Environment Agency | May 21 2013 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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Fly Fishing on Wimbleball Lake


Trout Fishing Competitions 2013 - Sat 20 April 2013... Read more

South West Lakes Trust | April 18 2013 | Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice
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