Fernworthy Reservoir Fishing in Devon, England

• Overview

  England holds Fernworthy Reservoir, in Devon. The sea is 17 miles distant. Around 73 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The full circuit measures close to 1.7 miles on foot. By elevation it is in the upper part of our England listings. Chagford sits 3.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 17 miles to Exeter, the nearest city. The area boundary is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Fernworthy Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Devon include brown trout, Atlantic salmon, European eel, common carp and bullhead. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Fernworthy Reservoir the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between February at about 4°C and July at about 15°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That shapes the year on Fernworthy Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A ramp is mapped within half a mile. There is a car park, Fernworthy Reservoir, half a mile from the bank. A picnic site half a mile off makes this workable with family in tow. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Meldon Reservoir at 7.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Fernworthy Reservoir.