Two lakes and a pool amidst the most stunning scenery in the Blackdown Hills of Devon. Fish for trout from 7.00am to 7.00pm and pick up any bits you need in the well stocked tackle shop on site. They do lessons, accompanied fishing and they take group bookings, so it's a good one for corporate groups and refined stag weekends. 

T: 01404 841428 

Enjoy the tranquility and catch some mighty fine specimens at this carp fishing lake snucked away in the Devon countryside not far from Cullompton. Fish day or night, or book tickets for 24, 48 or 72 hours; even a whole week is possible, and if you want the whole place to yourself you can hire the lake exclusively too.  
There's a very nice lodge for anglers to use at Colebrook Fishery - the height of luxury, with a hob, microwave, toaster and kettle in the kitchen, charging points for your devices, and there's a loo and a shower block for when you've been fishing all night and need to freshen up. They allow 2 rods per angler, no dogs and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking advisable and make sure you've read their rules before you do so.

T: 07746 732555

You can book a beat to fish for wild brown trout on the River Otter via this fly fishing school, headed up by a qualified instructor and guide so if you need lessons or you want a guide book him too. They can supply all the gear as long as you have a rod licence. The three mile stretch is within the acreage of the Deer Park Country Hotel and even if you don't catch anything it'll be a joy to spend time out in such beautiful countryside.

T: 01404 41266

Kim's family have been sea fishing since the early 1900's so it's in his blood, something he's been doing for nearly 40 years. He'll take groups of up to 11 people out catching mackerel on his boat, Sambe, or deep sea fishing, either for the morning or all day. Rod hire's included and of course you keep your catch, so you can take it home for tea.
Kim also does boat trips along the Jurassic Coast, and he can do private charters, which is a nice thing to do if there's a group of you, especially if you can go out early evening. Ask nicely and Kim might oblige.

T: 07989 631321 or 01297 21955

Go mackerel fishing or deep sea fishing from the Cobb at Lyme Regis; all tackle is provided and there are no age restrictions so the whole family can go. Harry May has two boats that each take 10 passengers; he and the skipper will show you how to fish, help reel in your catch, and even gut or fillet it for you. You might even see dolphins out on the open water.

T: 07974 753287

Mackerel fishing and sightseeing trips from the harbour at the bottom of the hill in Lyme Regis. Sightseeing trips are 1 hour long and take you along the Devon & Dorset World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast; mackerel fishing trips take the same amount of time, or go deep sea fishing for 3 hours on the Francis Jane. You'll get a rod and bait supplied and help to land your catch from the skipper. 
If you've got something special to celebrate, how's about chartering a boat for a private trip? It's charged by the hour so it's up to you how long you want to be out on the sea for, and there's room for 10-12 people. Have a think, it's a lovely thing to do, especially in the summer when the sun's up and the sea's calm.
Trips are of course, dependent upon the weather...

T:  01297 642044   Skipper:  07752 325693

One hour fishing trips are run from the harbour several times a day in the season, but you can book in advance to charter a private trip for your large group for 1-3 hours.  Nick also does line fishing trips drifting a wreck or reef for 2-4 hours (8 people per boat); you don't have to fish - you can just sit back and take in the sea air.

T: 07974 796002.  Email: nickstrips@icloud.com