River Barle · Exe Valley Fly Fishing

Anchor Lake

stillwater

Anchor Lake is a fishing beat near the River Barle at Exe Valley Fly Fishing. Day tickets from £35.

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Pricing and season

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Day tickets

2 fishDay ticket, 2 fish

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£35

per day

Covers both Anchor and Lobbs Lakes. Maximum four hour visit. All fish must be kept, no catch and release. Under 13s can buy a junior two fish ticket for £20.00.

4 fishDay ticket, 4 fish

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£50

per day

Covers both Anchor and Lobbs Lakes. All fish must be kept, no catch and release.

6 fishDay ticket, 6 fish

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£65

per day

Covers both Anchor and Lobbs Lakes. All fish must be kept, no catch and release.

Season & syndicate rods

22 fishSeason 20

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£350

per season

22 fish may be taken over the six months. Covers both Anchor and Lobbs Lakes. Valid for six months from the date you buy it, with unlimited visits in that time. Non transferable. Contact the fishery by email or phone to arrange payment.

44 fishSeason 40

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£500

per season

44 fish may be taken over the six months. Covers both Anchor and Lobbs Lakes. Valid for six months from the date you buy it, with unlimited visits in that time. Non transferable. Contact the fishery by email or phone to arrange payment.

66 fishSeason 60

1 Jan – 31 Dec

£650

per season

66 fish may be taken over the six months. Covers both Anchor and Lobbs Lakes. Valid for six months from the date you buy it, with unlimited visits in that time. Non transferable. Contact the fishery by email or phone to arrange payment.

Fishing details

Anchor Lake at a glance

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Water type: stillwater

Fishing methods

Fly Only

Wading allowed

Bank fishing only

Double bank

Anchor Lake is the main lake at Exe Valley Fly Fishing, two acres of water at an average depth of eight feet, set at Exebridge near Dulverton. It is fed by the River Barle, which keeps the water clear, and a short cast away is the River Exe itself.

Fishing here is fly only. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, with an average size of around two and a half pounds and fish of four to five pounds not unusual. Every fish must be kept. There is no catch and release.

Day tickets are sold by the fish, together with Lobbs Lake: two fish for thirty five pounds, four fish for fifty pounds, or six fish for sixty five pounds, with a cheaper junior ticket for under thirteens. Season tickets covering both lakes run for six months from the day you buy them, with twenty two, forty four or sixty six fish to take across that period.

Fishing is self-service from the hut on site, where you record your catch and leave payment. There is a large car park, toilets and picnic benches, and the fishery is open every day of the year. You need a rod fishing licence to fish here, under thirteens do not.

Stocking and fish species

heavy stocking

Rainbow Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Amenities

fishing hut toilets

Where Anchor Lake is

Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is near the River Barle at Exe Valley Fly Fishing.

Approximate location

The fishery and river

Fishery

Fed by the River Barle

Exe Valley Fly Fishing

from £30 for 2 fish 2 beats

River

Somerset

River Barle

The River Barle rises on the Chains, the high moorland of northern Exmoor in Somerset, near Pinkery Pond, a small pool made by damming the river in the 19th century. From there it runs past Simonsbath, under the old stone bridge at Landacre near Withypool and through the prehistoric clapper bridge at Tarr Steps, then…

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FAQ

Anchor Lake FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Anchor Lake, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Anchor Lake at any one time?

The rod limit for Anchor Lake is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference. Contact Exe Valley Fly Fishing directly if you need to confirm current availability.

02What species can I expect to catch on Anchor Lake?

Anchor Lake holds Rainbow Trout. The beat is heavy-stocked to supplement the wild fish — see the Stocking section on the page for details.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Anchor Lake is bank-fishing only — no wading is permitted.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

No ghillie service is listed for Anchor Lake at Exe Valley Fly Fishing — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.

05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?

Parking details for Anchor Lake are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.

06What tackle should I bring?

Anchor Lake is fished by fly_only. The fly recommendations section on the Anchor Lake page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.

07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?

River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Anchor Lake at Exe Valley Fly Fishing — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.

08Are dogs allowed on the beat?

Dogs are not listed as permitted on Anchor Lake. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the River Barle.