Fishing near Exeter
Explore 12 source-backed fishing locations within 25 straight-line miles of Exeter, spanning Devon.
What is available nearby?
The list contains FishMap venues whose stronger records pass the indexing threshold. Distances are straight-line measurements from the Exeter search centre, so driving distances will normally be longer.
11 records indicate public or visitor access. Always confirm current tickets, membership requirements, opening times and fishery rules before travelling.
Commonly recorded species
Closest fishing venues to Exeter
Five coarse ponds on the southern edge of Exeter, operated primarily as a fishing-holiday venue.
Established specimen-carp fishery near Crediton with pre-booked day and overnight sessions.
Scenic Dartmoor reservoir managed for predator angling, particularly pike and perch.
Fifty-acre Dartmoor reservoir regularly stocked with rainbow trout and holding wild brown trout.
Two-lake specimen carp complex in the Culm Valley, with day and night sessions booked online.
High-Dartmoor reservoir with bank fly fishing for wild and stocked brown trout.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Babbacombe Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Princess Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Six-lake South Devon angling centre with specimen carp and mixed coarse fishing.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Brixham Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Major North Devon coarse complex with pleasure, match and specimen carp waters.
Specialist North Devon carp complex with high-quality specimen waters and pre-booked long sessions.
Radius distances are approximate straight-line measurements. Confirm the correct entrance, route, access rights and current fishing conditions before setting out.