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TROUTMASTERS<br />
20<strong>15</strong> WATER<br />
TROUTMASTERS<br />
20<strong>15</strong> WATER<br />
ELLERDINE LAKES<br />
FOUR spring-fed lakes, each with its<br />
own character, make up this popular outpost<br />
in Shropshire. Rainbow, brown and blue trout<br />
average 3lb, but fish to 20lb are caught daily. At<br />
the fishery’s hub is a splendid new timber lodge<br />
that incorporates a shop and a seating and<br />
eating area, in the vicinity of a wood-burning<br />
stove. All lakes are designed for easy casting<br />
and are usually blessed with clear water.<br />
EYEBROOK FISHERY<br />
HISTORIC Eyebrook – a practice water<br />
for the famous WW2 Dambusters raid – has<br />
scenic rolling hills and woodland. Being just<br />
400 acres is partly its attraction. Andy Miller<br />
heads up a friendly team. Great facilities, lodge,<br />
and extensive tackle shop. Quality resident<br />
browns and rainbows. Famed for its floating<br />
line sport with average depths of 17ft. Attracts<br />
the discerning, imitative angler.<br />
DEVER SPRINGS TROUT<br />
FISHERY<br />
A STALKER’S paradise, Dever has the fish to<br />
reward your efforts. This picturesque corner<br />
of Hampshire sees 20lb-plus fish emerge from<br />
the two spring-fed lakes, totalling six acres,<br />
every season. Minimum size 4lb, stocked daily.<br />
Spacious lodge and you are free to fish the<br />
adjacent stretch of the River Dever. Recently<br />
introduced some incredible browns.<br />
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TROUTMASTERS<br />
20<strong>15</strong> WATER<br />
TAVISTOCK TROUT FISHERY<br />
FOR 23 years, Tavistock’s delightful flyfishing lakes have<br />
been providing anglers with great sport on the edge of<br />
the Dartmoor National Park. Five lakes, totalling four<br />
acres, are fed by the River Tavy, whose waters keep the<br />
fishery’s weed growth to a minimum and its oxygen levels<br />
high. The fishery is stocked most days with rainbow trout<br />
and every week with browns and its record catches are<br />
31lb 11oz (rainbows) and 16lb 4oz (browns). You could<br />
even make the fishery the base for your next West<br />
Country holiday, with seven holiday cottages on site. A<br />
tackle shop by the lakes sells fishing permits, and has a<br />
selection of tackle for sale or hire.<br />
26 <strong>TOP</strong> 100 STILL<strong>WATERS</strong> IN UK & IRELAND 20<strong>15</strong> TROUT FISHERMAN
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