Book self-catering accommodation near a fishing lake or on the coast in Exmoor to enjoy a few hours escape during a holiday. There are several fishing lakes in the Exmoor National Park or near it. Exe Valley Fishery lies to the southeast of the national park and might suit a serious angler. Wimbleball Lake is a destination that offers fishing as one of many water based activities on offer. This might be useful for family groups that are looking for outdoor challenges during their holiday on Exmoor.

There is a fishing tackle shop not far from Battleton which may be a good place to stock up on bait.

A fishy holiday cottage tale

A couple rented a holiday farmhouse for a fishing break. They stopped to buy fishing tackle and bait before driving on to their remote holiday accommodation on Exmoor. The wife was a little worried that the maggots might not get enough oxygen so she left the top of the box raised to allow a little air in when she places them in the refrigerator.

When the couple got up in the morning, the kitchen was swarming with maggots; they were everywhere. It took them about two hours to sweep them up with a dustpan and brush and put them back in the box, keeping the lid firmly in place this time. Every time that they returned to the kitchen, more maggots had crawled out from under the wooden skirting boards and fitted cupboards. They managed to have a good fishing holiday in Exmoor. A little time after their return home, the cottage owner asked them if they had experienced in trouble with flies because the following holidaymakers had complained about being bothered by flies.

So, when you book your self-catering accommodation in Exmoor for that fishing holiday, do keep a firm lid on your bait or you may end up with another fishing take to tell.

All of the self-catered holiday accommodation in Exmoor shown has opportunities for fishing nearby. Contact the owners for details about the fishing. They will be able to point you in the right direction. The accommodation can be rented by the week or for short breaks.