Roadford Boat Ticket

Please read before booking

Boat permit only valid with a current rod licence and SWL fishing permit

A fishing boat for up to two anglers (max 275kg), please ensure you also have the relevant fishing permit and EA Rod License.

The boat is available from 0915 - dusk. Please note there must be two anglers on a buddy system in line with the boat fishing regulations. Safety cover is only provided during Activity Centre opening times*.

A petrol outboard can also be hired as an add on to booking (only available during Activity Centre opening times*).

Lifejackets must be worn at all times (available from Roadford Activity Centre during opening times*).

Please rinse anchors in reservoir after use, remove all rubbish and leave boat as clean as possible for next angler.

All anglers must watch a boat safety and induction video before using a boat on our waters. This can be viewed here.

*Activity centre open 10am-4pm on the following days:

January, February and March - Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday (from 22nd January 2025)

April and May - Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday

June - Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday

July and August - open seven days a week

Set in the rolling Devon hills on the edge of Dartmoor, Roadford offers more than 700 acres of brown trout fishing to explore by boat or bank. Different natural habitats surround the lake, including Culm grasslands, woodlands, old pastures and orchards, which provide beautiful scenery. A variety of little bays and inlets make fishing at Roadford appealing throughout the season.

Roadford is one of the best brown trout fisheries in the UK, providing outstanding fishing in the past few seasons, particularly by boat; there have been multiple catches of 30+ fish by boat in a single day. Numerous fish over 5lb have been caught and released with specimens to just under 7lb in the past few seasons.

The best sport has been boat fishing over the aeration pipes in mid-season and towards the bank in the early season, taking advantage of the food and shelter the submerged vegetation provides. Roadford also has good hatches of hawthorn flies in May which provide terrific dry fly fishing. The majority of fish are stocked at 7-10 inch but we do stock fish up to 2lbs.

Boats are available for hire, but booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Please note that you will need to watch a boat safety and induction video - included in your booking confirmation email - before you can use a fishing boat on our waters.

Self-launch for float-tubing and kayak fishing is available – please contact the staff on site

Please read the conditons before booking. This is a permit for the hire of the boat only a separate ticket is required to fish.

CHECK CLEAN DRY

Invasive plants and animals can carry diseases that kill fish. Protect the environment and sport you enjoy by cleaning your kit before and after using the water