Fishing venues

Home Farm Fishery (Devon)

Devon· EX6 8HP

The homepage's 2024 update requires anglers to phone 07809 647271 to reserve a space and not arrive without prior booking.

AI-enriched — awaiting check

Species: 7 recorded
Day tickets: Not offered / check access
Night fishing: Available — check water
Waters: Not confirmed

About the water

Home Farm Fishery is a coarse fishing venue in Mamhead, Devon, beneath the Haldon Hills. Built in 1972 by Fred Williams, it has a main fishing pond surrounded by planted poplar trees. His son Glen took over running the fishery following Fred’s death in 2015. Work since then has included new swims and platforms, together with drainage improvements to the banks. The stated stock includes common and mirror carp up to 22lb, ghost carp up to 10lb, tench up to 4lb, perch up to 3lb, golden rudd and roach up to 1lb. Fish are checked regularly for illness, with a separate nursery pond used for recovery before they return to the main pond. Facilities include free parking within 20 metres of the pond, wheelchair access, ladies’ and gentlemen’s toilets with hand basins, and a limited supply of bait and fishing items. Opening hours are dawn to dusk every day, with night fishing available only by prior arrangement. Visitors must telephone to reserve a space rather than arrive without booking. The website asks anglers to bring the correct money for the payment envelopes, as change is not given. A rod licence is required, barbed hooks are forbidden and landing nets are mandatory. The directions warn that the postcode does not lead directly to the pond.

What you can catch

Species reported by anglers, owners or the venue’s website. Check current stocks with the venue.

Rules

Telephone booking is required before arrival. Bring the correct money, as change is not given. A rod licence is required. Barbed hooks are forbidden and landing nets are mandatory. Mishandling fish results in a lifetime ban. Night fishing requires prior arrangement.