West Pitt Lakes & Lodges Blog

Fishery under new ownership

Thursday 28th July 2016

The Fishery changed hands at the end of June with Seb Parker & Angela Tadd becoming the new owners.


Mallard and Willow lakes are open as usual with great sport for all the family; carp to 10lb, Crucians to 1lb 10oz and Roach / Rudd to over a 1lb being caught regularly throughout July.


Unfortunately Kingfisher lake & Farmyard pond are no longer available for fishing.


Work has begun clearing a stock pond in the third field to help in the managment of the fisheries stocks, netting of the lakes will happen during the winter to provide great fishing for 2017. 


A longer term plan is to dig a third lake in this field, watch this space!

Posted in Fishing by Seb Parker.
Tags: #westpittfarmfishery, #cruciancarp, #fishingindevon

Angling Times July 2015

Angling Times July 2015

Wednesday 15th July 2015

ON A TOP-4!  Reported in the Angling Times this week


Ben Squire, Mark Cox and friends reported explosive action on Mallard Lake at West Pitt Fishery last week.  Our 3 coarse fishing lakes located midway between Taunton and Exeter offer some of the very best fishing in Devon!


 

Posted in Fishing by Susanne Westgate.
Tags: #coarse fishing, #fishing in Devon, #carp lakes

Winter Catches

Winter Catches

Friday 23rd January 2015

Excellent catches all year at West Pitt Farm; January 2015 is no exception!


Rupert and Kev reported catches of over 100lb on Mallard Lake for a 5 hour fishing session earlier this month.

Posted in Fishing by Susanne Westgate.
Tags: Coarse Fishing, Fishing in Devon

Summer Fishing School at West Pitt Farm!

Summer Fishing School at West Pitt Farm!

Monday 11th August 2014

Enjoy an action-packed session with top angling write, Dom Garnett


Thursday 21st or Friday 22nd August 2014 at West Pitt Farm, Nr Tiverton Devon EX16 7DU.  JUST A COUPLE OF PLACES LEFT, £16 FOR A 4 HOUR SESSION.



  • For youngsters aged 6-16

  • Tackle and bait provided

  • Beginners to experienced welcome

  • Learn new skills and techniques from float to fly fishing

  • Teacher fully licensed and CRB checked


For more information contact Dom Garnett, Tel 07804 240986 email [email protected]

Posted in Fishing by Susanne Westgate.
Tags: #fishing

Father's Day

Father's Day

Sunday 15th June 2014

Happy Father's Day....  


Lovely to see father and son fishing together at Willow Lake today.  The sun is shining, fishing is great and I am sure they will have lots of catches.

Posted in Fishing by Susanne Westgate.
Tags: #Fishing, #Devon

Easter weekend fishing on Mallard Lake

Easter weekend fishing on Mallard Lake

Sunday 20th April 2014

 Excellent fishing on Mallard Lake yesterday - well done to the young lads on their catches.

Posted in Fishing by Susanne Westgate.
Tags: #fishing

Fabulous Fishing at all our lakes

Fabulous Fishing at all our lakes

Tuesday 1st April 2014

Spring has arrived in Devon - 


Enjoy excellent catches at all our lakes at West Pitt Farm.  There are three lakes to choose from for Day Ticket Fishing and whether you are an experienced angler or just starting out there is something for everyone.  Open every day from dawn until dusk.  See our fishery pages www.westpittfarm.co.uk/fishing.php for more information.  We look forward to seeing you at the Fishery.


Alternatively, stay in one of our holiday cottages and fish for free at all three lakes and the Farmyard Pond for guests' exclusive use,  www.westpittfarm.co.uk/cottages.php 

Posted in Fishing by Susanne Westgate.
Tags: #coarsefishing, #fishingDevon

Harry's First Catch

Harry's First Catch

Wednesday 7th August 2013

Fishing at the Farmyard Pond at West Pitt Farm Cottages in Devon, guests staying are enjoying the sunshine and some fishing.  We are happy to lend fishing equipment to our guests and after guidance from his Dad, Harry is delighted with his first catch.


Well done Harry!

Posted in Fishing by Susanne.
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YouTube with Matt

YouTube with Matt

Sunday 27th January 2013

Watch Matt's YouTube of his day's fishing on Mallard Lake at West Pitt Farm with lots of tips on how to fish this carp lake.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm7KfnJrNAc

Posted in Fishing by Susanne.
Tags: Fishing in Devon

Birthday treat for son

Birthday treat for son

Monday 4th June 2012

Stuart and his son had a great day's fishing...


"I just wanted to thank you for an absolutely fantastic day on Sunday 13th May.  We fished from 8am - 8pm and caught somewhere around 100 fish, by far our biggest ever haul!  My son had the time of his life and still can't stop talking about what an incredible day it was, and all on his his birthday. We really couldn't have asked for a better day. We came home sunburnt, knackered and with grins like Chesire cats!  The ponds and surrounding area are absolutely beautiful and you clearly care a great deal about the whole set-up so thank you for all your efforts.  Many thanks again, I'm sure we'll be back soon!"  Stuart Eaglesome


We look forward to seeing you again at the Fishery.

Posted in Fishing by Susanne.
Tags: Fishing at West Pitt Farm, Excellent day's fishing at West Pitt Farm

Carp on Mallard Lake

Carp on Mallard Lake

Thursday 30th June 2011

"Thank you for a wonderful day's fishing at West Pitt Farm.  I will certainly be coming back.  Had in excess of 300lb of carp from Mallard Lake while fishing near the outlet pipe.  Lost the top of my pole that day too!!"   Keith from Bideford, Devon  June 2011

Posted in Fishing by Susanne.
Tags: Coarse Fishing at West Pitt Farm, Mallard Lake at West Pitt Farm

Excellent fishing at West Pitt Farm

Saturday 7th May 2011

Paul Warren from Wellington has reported his recent catches on Mallard Lake : "Sunday - 125lbs - 80 fish - of which 5 were crucian best 2lb 3oz - best carp 4lb 13oz - I used 14 elastic - size 16 hook.  Monday - 103lbs - 49 fish - 1 crucian 1lb 8oz - best carp 6lb 10oz - I used 18 elastic - size 12 hook.  I think this proves on the pole you catch more with lighter elastic and smaller hooks at this time of the year."


 


David Bell visiting West Pitt Farm Fishery for the first time last week: "Just a quick note to say thanks.  We have been at your ponds twice this week and were very impresed.  Having fished all over the southwest we have never found a cleaner or well presented fishery.  We have told all our fishing friends and will be back next Wednesday to have another go.  Thank you once again."  David Bell

 

Posted in Fishing by Susanne Westgate.
Tags: Coarse Fishing in Devon, Fishery in Devon, West Pitt Farm Fishery

Fishing at West Pitt Farm

Fishing at West Pitt Farm

Thursday 6th January 2011

Lakes are now clear of snow and ice and OPEN AGAIN for fishing.

Posted in Fishing by Susanne Westgate.
Tags: Fishing