Wistlandpound Reservoir
Compact North Devon reservoir offering low-cost fly fishing for brown trout, with abundant rudd also present.
Venue information
- Location
- Exmoor fringe, North Devon
- Address
- Wistlandpound Reservoir, near South Molton, Devon EX31 4SJ Verified
- Access
- Day-ticket brown-trout fly fishing
- Operator
- South West Lakes Trust
- Ticket information
- Low-cost day permits available online — check current South West Lakes tariff.
Map position
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Recorded fish species
FishMap lists the following species for this location. Seasonal peaks are planning indices rather than live catch rates or guarantees.
Access and fishing rules
Permit and rod licence required; 2026 trout season runs 15 March–15 October. Check current fishery rules before visiting.
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