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Enjoy angling on our well stocked lakes

Enjoy angling on our well stocked lakes

There can be few places quite like Clawford to get away from it all and enjoy a day’s world-class fishing. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, our lakes are home to an incredible variety of fish including tench, rudd and carp up to 42lb. (You know it’s a good sign when you may even be joined by a kingfisher on your rod.) If that’s not enough, less than 30 minutes away, Bude offers some of the very best sea fishing in Cornwall.

 

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Description

At just over two acres in size Clawford Lake is simply stunning! This is our specimen carp lake with the largest fish a common called ‘Arnie’. There are around ninety carp in total averaging 18lbs with a good head over 20lbs. The amazing row of White Willow trees on the far side are a great spectacle and really connect you with such a beautiful location. The fishing is challenging but high quality with less than 10 swims on the lake. Clawford has some great features to find which the fish love such as bars, plateau’s, reed beds and three islands. It has a maximum depth of twelve feet and a mixture of silty areas and firmer spots. There is also a handful of Perch to over 3lbs. Good quality boilies and pellets are the best approach for a few bites.

Stock

90 Carp, Perch

Size

Carp up to 36lb (average 20lb)

Lake Type

Specimen Carp

Swims

10

Best Bait

Boilies and pellets

Description

Mallard Lake holds two hundred and twenty five carp with plenty of rod bending action
for you to enjoy. Our largest fish is a common called ‘Lucky’ at around 31lbs 8oz. There are
plenty of swims to choose from and also three islands and numerous bays and overhanging
trees for fish to hide. The carp in here love boilies and pellets but can be caught off the
surface too with bread or dog biscuits which provides some fantastic heart thumping sport.
The lake bed is predominantly silty particularly at the deeper end but there are some firm
areas to be found with numerous bars, raised plateau’s and bays. There are also Perch to
3lbs 8oz in Mallard. The Kingfishers are seen here on a daily basis, and you may even get
one perch on your rods!

Stock

225 Carp, Perch

Size

Carp up to 31lb 8oz (average 12lb)

Lake Type

Runs water

Swims

16

Best Bait

Boilies, pellets

Description

Woodpecker Lake is well stocked with Carp up to 25lbs and Tench, Roach and Perch over 1lb.
There are around 250 carp in this lake averaging around 9lbs. There are three islands and
underwater features such as plateaus, silty areas and firm spots to fish on. There are some large
beds of Norfolk reed in the margins which the fish love particularly in Spring and Summer so
fishing those areas can produce some great sport. The carp here love boilies but if you’re after
a mixture of species maggot, worm and pellet can be really effective. Fishing on Woodpecker is
available from one side of the lake only so please check the fishing map before you fish.

Stock

Approx 250 Carp, Tench, Roach, Perch

Size

Carp up to 25lb

Lake Type

Carp runs water, mixed silvers fishing

Swims

7 – Only from one side of the lake

Best Bait

Boilies, maggot, worm, pellet

Description

This is the largest lake on the complex at three acres in size and is home to our fabulous floating
lodges. Fishing is for residents of the floating lodges on the lodge side of the lake and on the far
side its open to everyone. There are newly stocked carp to 25lbs, Perch to 5lbs 1oz, Bream to 4lbs
and Roach to 1lb 8oz. There are also some Tench to 2lbs. Lodge Lake is home to Clawford’s largest
Perch which was caught at 5lb 5oz in 2023! Grass snakes and Kingfishers are regularly seen on this
lake so have your camera ready!

Stock

Carp, Perch, Bream, Roach, Tench

Size

Carp to 25lb, Perch to 5lb 5oz, Bream to 4lb, Roach to 1.8lb, Tench to 2lb

Lake Type

Mixed pleasure fishing

Swims

Please check the fishing map before you fish

Best Bait

Pellets, sweetcorn, maggots, boilies

Description

There are Carp to 10lbs present along with Crucian Carp and Tench up to 1lb in weight. There are
also Golden Tench up to around 8oz in size. Large beds of lilly pads provide the perfect features
for a great days fishing with anglers regularly reporting catching over 100 fish during their
stay! Maggot, worm and pellet are the best approach here using float fished tactics or a feeder.
Pole fishing can also be really productive. Sunset Lake is named because of the fantastic views
throughout the day but particularly in the evenings – a truly special part of the Clawford complex.

Stock

Carp, Crucian Carp, Tench, Perch, Golden Tench

Size

Carp up to 10lb

Lake Type

Mixed pleasure fishing

Swims

For guests staying in Cocoons only

Best Bait

Maggot, worm, pellet

Description

Snake Lake is approx. 15m wide to the island which makes it great for pole and light feeder
work. There is an abundance of carp up to 9lbs in size and there are small perch and Tench
to 1lb. There are a number of small Golden Tench in the lake too.
Canal Lake is set up for beginners and family fishing with plenty of bites from small carp,
perch, roach and tench. The carp go to around 3lbs in size with the perch, roach and tench
all up to ½lb. Float fishing tactics are best with maggot and sweetcorn hookbaits.

Stock

Carp, Perch, Roach, Tench, Golden Tench

Size

Carp to 9lb (3lb in Canal Lake, 9lb in Snake Lake) Perch to 1/2lb, Roach to 1/2lb, Tench to 1lb, Golden Tench to 1/2lb

Lake Type

Beginners/Inexperienced anglers & families

Best Bait

Sweetcorn and pellet

Description

Moorhen Lake has lodges down one side with fishing swims located on the opposite and
end bank. There are seven swims to choose from each with different views and features
to enjoy. In front of the lodges there is a bridge across to one of the islands which has
benches for our guests to use. There are three islands, one of them a distinctive ‘M’ shape
which is why we named the lake Moorhen. There are some large reed beds in the margins
and lilly pads to fish too. It holds Carp to 8lbs, Tench to 4lb, Crucian Carp to 1lb Barbel
and Chub to 1lb, Rudd to ½lb and some fantastic Perch to 3lb 8oz. Float and feeder fished
tactics work well here with sweetcorn, pellet and meat hook baits. You can really hide away
on this lake if you want a peaceful and secluded days fishing.

Stock

Carp, Tench, Crucian Carp, Rudd, Perch

Size

Carp to 8lb, Tench to 4lb, Crucian Carp to 1lb, Barbel to 1lb, Chub to 1lb, Rudd to 1/2lb, Perch to 3.8lb

Lake Type

Mixed pleasure fishing

Swims

7

Best Bait

Sweetcorn, pellet and meat

Description

This lake has the biggest variety of species at Clawford. There are Crucian Carp and Rudd to
1lb, Roach to 1½lb and Bream, Perch and Tench to 4lbs 8oz. There is also Chub to 1lb. You
could even be surprised by the two resident Koi carp known as ‘Carrott’ and ‘Casper’ which
we think have never been caught! There are two islands, mature lily pads, bull rushes and
tree lined margins. If you want a mixed days fishing in beautiful surroundings Jenny Wren
is the lake for you. Waggler or feeder fishing is best here with maggot, caster, worm and
sweetcorn hookbaits. The Kingfishers love this lake and frequent it more than any other
lake at Clawford!

Stock

Crucian Carp, Koi Carp, Green Tench, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Perch, Chub

Size

Crucian Carp, Rudd, Roach and Chub up to 1lb, Bream to 3lb, Perch and Tench to 4lb 8oz, Koi Carp to 16lb

Lake Type

Traditional pleasure lake

Swims

10

Best Bait

Maggot, caster, worm, sweetcorn

Description

Heron Lake contains Carp to 10lbs, Bream to 2lb and Roach to 1lb. There are also Rudd and
Perch so be prepared for plenty of bites from multiple species for a great mixed days sport.
There are 15 swims to choose from and three islands with mature trees and reed beds
making great features for you to take advantage of. Pellets fished in mid water or on the
bottom work best here. The herons visit this lake on a regular basis, watch out for the noisy
one which is very territorial.

Stock

Carp, Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch

Size

Carp to 10lb, Bream to 2lb, Perch to 3lb, Rudd and Roach to 1lb, Barbel to 1lb

Lake Type

Match style fishing

Swims

15

Best Bait

Pellets, sweetcorn, maggots, worm, meat and paste

Description

Fishing on the ‘Caribbean’ looking lakes is for Lake Pod residents only. In Pod Lake 1 there
are plenty of Carp to 11lbs, Bream to 2lb and Roach, Perch and Tench to ½lb. This lake has a
silty bottom with maximum depths of around nine feet. Float fishing or feeder tactics work
well here with pellet hook baits and the carp love a surface fished piece of bread or biscuit.
Sit back and relax on the veranda of your Pod and enjoy some great fishing too!
Pod Lake 2 has Carp to 9lbs and Tench to 1lb. Float and feeder fishing tactics work best
here with pellet hook baits. Why not sit back and enjoy fishing from your own veranda on
your private deck.

Stock

Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch, Tench

Size

Pod Lake 1: Carp to 11lb, Bream to 3lb, Roach, Perch & Tench to 1lb
Pod Lake 2: Carp to 9lb, Tench to 1lb

Lake Type

Mixed pleasure fishing

Swims

For guests staying in Lake Pods only

Best Bait

Pellet, sweetcorn, meat, worm, bread and biscuits

Description

This is the perfect lake to catch your first fish or learn new techniques and skills under the
guidance of our onsite fishing experts. It is suitable for all ages and abilities and with an
abundance of fish means your guaranteed to catch! Absolutely perfect for children and
families to make some great memories together. There are Carp, Roach, Rudd, Tench and
Crucian carp in the Beginners Lake and we have a platform overhanging the lake for you to
fish from with ease.

Stock

Carp, Roach, Rudd, Tench, Crucian Carp

Size

Carp to 6lb, Roach to 1lb, Rudd, Tench & Crucians to 1lb

Lake Type

Beginner

Best Bait

Maggots, sweetcorn, pellet

Description

Dragonfly lies just below our Meadow lodges at the far end of the resort. It is long and narrow so
fishing the margins and towards the single island are the best approach. It is predominantly a carp
lake with fish to 25lbs in size. We have doubled the stock of carp in Dragonfly for 2025 and raised
the average size of fish to around 10lbs! There are Tench to 1lb and some small perch and rudd.
The best tactics here are maggot and worm fished with a waggler for the tench, rudd and perch.
For the carp boilies and pellets are best on Dragonfly.

Stock

Carp, Tench, Rudd and Perch

Size

Carp to 25lb

Lake Type

Mixed Carp and silvers fishing

Swims

12

Best Bait

Boilies, pellets, maggots and worms

Description

Fishing on Buzzard is exclusive for guests staying in the three pods. With a great view
across the resort and down the valley why not sit and relax on your veranda and do a spot
of fishing too. This lake is well stocked with mirror and common carp to 7lb, Tench to 1½lb
and Barbel to 1lb. There is also the odd Perch to 2lbs.
A great spot to unwind and enjoy some fishing Kestrel Lake has Carp, Tench and Barbel for
you to catch. The lake is 9-10 feet deep by the overflow structure which gives you plenty of
depth to fish in. Float and feeder fishing work best here but don’t be surprised to see carp
cruising under your rod tips so keep some floating biscuits handy.

Stock

Carp, Tench, Perch and Barbel

Size

Carp to 7lb, Tench to 1lb 8oz, Barbel to 1lb, Perch to 2lb

Lake Type

Mixed pleasure fishing

Swims

For guests staying in Signature Lake Pods only

Best Bait

Sweetcorn, maggots, worm and pellet

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