Fishing in Newquay, Cornwall

Quality day ticket fishing, beautiful surrounding and carp up to nearly 40lbs
What are you waiting for? Call 01637 210045 to book your spot.

Specimen & Pleasure Fishing

Gwinear is a hidden gem in the heart of cornwall, with two beautifully kept, well stocked fishing lakes open all year round.

Our specimen lake was established in 1988 and over the years has matured into one of the best day ticket fishing venues in Cornwall. Since its ownership change in October 2014 the lake has had new carp. 40 carp between 15lb – 20lb and 33 carp at 20lb+ were added to the existing stock In December 2020 a further 20 carp weighing between 15lb and 17.5lb were added to the stock levels and in November 2021 a further 15 carp at 15lbs were also added. The lake has eight over 30lb+ carp. The lake has varying water depths, with features including reeds, wildflowers, water lilies, a willow tree hanging in the water and two islands in the middle. You can purchase a day ticket at our tackle shop from 9:00 in the morning 7 days a week.

There is a maximum of 6 people who can fish the specimen lake at any given time. To book your swim, please call 01637 210045.

Our pleasure fishing lake was redesigned in 2015 turning it back into one lake, new large pegs and a path all the way round makes it great for easy access. The Lake has varying water depths, with features including reeds, wildflowers, water lilies and an island in the middle with a new bridge across to it. Anglers of all levels of experience will enjoy catching the variety of fish including Carp (up to 20lb), Bream, Tench, Perch, Rudd and Roach.

Our on-site tackle shop which is home to Gwinear Angling and is open 7 days a week in the summer, and six days a week in the winter. The shop and has large array of tackle in stock.

On site parking is available and free.

Specimen Lake

Day ticket: £14
Night ticket: £14

(Fishing tickets must be booked in advance 01637 210045)

Lake Day ticket opening times – Summer 9:00am – 7:30 pm

Requirements for fishing the Specimen Lake:

Stiff arm weigh sling
42inch landing net
Large unhooking mat or cradle
Carp care kit
All these items need to be dipped in our net tank before fishing

Pleasure Lake

Pleasure Day ticket: £10 (2 rod max)

Child Day ticket: £6 (12 and under)

We will provide a landing net, with or without a handle

Lake opening times – 9:00am – 5:00 pm

All ticket must be bought from the tackle shop before fishing

Lake Rules

Specimen Lake Rules

All tickets and keys must be obtained from the tackle shop before fishing
Each angler must have a large unhooking mat or carp cradle, a solid arm weight sling, a 42″ landing net and carp care kit
All nets, slings and unhooking mats must be dipped in the net dip tank outside the tackle shop before fishing
Maximum 3 rods allowed
No one under the age of 16 can fish the lake.
All hook holds, lifted scales and sores must be treated with a carp care kit antiseptic
Barbless or micro barbed hooks only
Minimum 10lb line
No bait boats allowed (baiting poles are allowed)
No nuts or meats of any kind allowed
No sacking of fish
No rods to be left unattended at any time
No lead core allowed but safe zone leaders and tubing are allowed
Remove all litter and place in the bins provided
Do not cut, damage or climb the otter fencing
Do not pass fishing equipment over the otter fencing
Only use the life rings in case of an emergency
All gates must be closed and locked at all times
Dogs must be keep on a lead at all times
To use the boat, please contact the shop on 01637210045 (9am – 5pm)

New rules from 1st July 2022

No bait boats allowed (Baiting poles are allowed)
Key holders only – Specimen lake gate must remain locked at all times
No tents allowed
No visitors allowed. Checked in guests are permitted.

Match & Pleasure Lake Rules

No Keep nets except in a match
Please use landing nets provided which must be obtained from the tackle shop and returned at the end of the day
Barbless hooks only
No floating baits in matches
No nuts or meats of any kind allowed
Feeders and leads must be free running
Fish from permanent platforms
Net all fish, do not swing them in
Remove all litter and place in the bins provided
Only use the life rings in case of an emergency
All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Dogs must be keep on a lead at all times
No meats