About

Clawford Lakes is a premium 98-acre fishing resort and wildlife haven located in an idyllic Devon valley, just 30 minutes from Bude. This exclusive destination offers world-class fishing across 17 well-stocked lakes, featuring an incredible variety of species including specimen carp up to 36lb on Clawford Lake, mixed coarse fishing on Jenny Wren Lake, and numerous other waters each with their own character and challenges. The resort combines exceptional angling opportunities with luxury accommodation and comprehensive facilities. The main specimen lake, Clawford Lake, spans over 2 acres and holds 90 carp averaging 18lb, with the famous common carp "Arnie" leading the stock. Jenny Wren Lake offers traditional mixed fishing with crucian carp, tench to 4lb 8oz, and the resident koi carp "Carrott" and "Casper". All lakes are privately owned for guests only, ensuring exclusivity and tranquility. Beyond fishing, Clawford Lakes features a luxury spa with treatment rooms and indoor pool, a new 25m outdoor pool with three flumes opening in 2025, and the popular Apple & Grape restaurant and bar. Free leisure activities include stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, archery, and open water swimming. The resort operates its own tackle shop with equipment hire and expert advice, making it perfect for both experienced anglers and newcomers to the sport seeking a premium fishing holiday experience.

Tactics & Tips

Clawford Lake features gravel bars, plateaus, reed beds and three islands with maximum depth of 12 feet. Mix of silty areas and firmer spots. Best approached with quality boilies and pellets for specimen carp. Jenny Wren Lake ideal for waggler or feeder fishing with maggot, caster, worm and sweetcorn. Variety of tactics needed across 17 different waters.