Burrator Reservoir

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Species: 1

Nestled within the dramatic landscape of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, Burrator Reservoir is a large, scenic freshwater lake offering a classic fly fishing experience. Managed by the South West Lakes Trust, it provides angling opportunities from both the bank and boat, targeting primarily stocked rainbow trout and wild brown trout in a picturesque moorland setting.

England licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Burrator Reservoir and what's needed to catch them.

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Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Burrator Reservoir. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Popular fishing occurs from accessible points along the bank, particularly where water levels permit. The entire reservoir perimeter, followed by the Burrator Reservoir Circular trail, offers potential spots, though anglers should be prepared for some areas to be less accessible when the water is high.

Know where you can legally fish on Burrator Reservoir

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

England licenses and regulations

England Boating Regulations

Canal & River Trust is the navigation authority for most inland canals and rivers in England and Wales, covering boat licences, registration, and rules of navigation. For coastal/sea boating the national Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies instead.

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England Fishing License

An Environment Agency rod fishing licence is required to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel in England. Buy a short-term or annual licence online via GOV.UK; junior licences are free but must be registered.

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England Fishing Regulations

The official Environment Agency freshwater rod-fishing byelaws for England: close seasons, size and catch limits, permitted baits and methods, and rod limits. These apply in addition to holding a rod licence.

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England Stream Access Laws

Closest official page on public access to land and water in England. Note there is no general public right to fish - fishing rights are privately owned, so you need the owner's or club's permission or a permit even where access on foot exists.

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Take Burrator Reservoir with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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