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Burrator Reservoir

Burrator ReservoirNear YelvertonDevonPL20 6PE 01566 771930

About the fishery

Burrator Reservoir is a Dartmoor fly fishery near Yelverton. Bank fishing is available on a permit, and boat access is through Burrator Fly Fishers.

Lakes and fish species

Burrator Reservoir

  • Rainbow trout
  • Brown trout

Fishing access and booking

  • Book a bank permit through South West Lakes Trust. Bring a rod licence.
  • Fishing boats are for Burrator Fly Fishers members who have completed a safety induction.

Tickets and prices

  • 2026 adult day tickets are £27, or £20 for catch and release. Evening tickets are £19.

Opening times and seasons

2026 fishing season28 February–31 December
Fishing hoursOne hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset

Leave the Trust’s property within 1 hour 15 minutes of sunset.

Fishing rules

  • Use one rod at a time with a single-hook artificial fly. Release all wild brown trout and submit a catch return after fishing, even if you caught nothing.
  • Fishing is prohibited from the main dam causeway and in the stilling basin and the nature reserve.

Facilities and accessibility

Not yet confirmed — check with the venue.

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