Discover Thatcher's Island Carp Fishery
Welcome to Thatcher's Island Carp Fishery, your premier destination for an unforgettable carp fishing experience. Learn more about what makes our fishery special, what our ideal customer seeks, the benefits of our house pellet, and essential booking information. We're glad you're here to plan your next angling adventure!
THE FISHERY OPENS MARCH 31ST 2026
THE BOOKING LINE WILL BE LIVE FROM MARCH 1st FOR ANGLERS LOOKING TO BOOK IN ADVANCE
THE BOOKING LINE NUMBER WILL BE ADDED HERE 1ST OF MARCH
HOW TO FIND US
THACHERS ISLAND CARP FISHERY
HOCKWELL CROSS, NEWTON ST PETROCK, HOLSWORTHY, DEVON, EX22 7LS
BOOKING LINE LIVE 1ST MARCH
FISHERY RULES
MAIN ENTRANCE GATE MUST REMAIN CLOSED AFTER ARIVAL AND DEPARTURE. PLEASE ENSURE YOU LOCK UP AGAIN EACH TIME
MAXIMUM 2 RODS PER ANGLER
ALL NETS MATS AND SLINGS MUST BE DIPPED IN DISINFECTANT TANK LOCTED IN THE CARPARK BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE LAKE
NO LEADCORE OR LEADERS OF ANY KIND (TUBING ONLY)
NO BRAIDED MAINLINE
NO RETAINING OF FISH OVERNIGHT
NO NUTS, SEEDS, OR PARTRICALES
NO FIXED LEADS ( RIG CHECKS IN OPORATION)
NO OPEN FIRES
NO DOGS
NO RODS TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED AT ANYTIME
MICRO BARBED HOOKS ONLY MAX SIZE 4
FISH MUST BE RETURNED TO THE WATER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITH RETENTION TIME OF 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM
FISHING FROM DESIGNATED SWIMS ONLY. THE OUTER PERIMETERS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS AT ALL ANGLERS, PLEASE STICK TO THE DESIGNATED PATHS
LANDING NETS MUST BE 42 INCH MINIMUM
ONLY CARP CRADLES AND LARGE BEANIE UNHOOKING MATS TO BE USED
ALL ANGLERS MUST BE IN POSSESION OF A CARP MEDI KIT OR SIMILAR TO TREAT ANY WOUNDS ON CAPTURE
THE USE OF BAIT BOATS AND POLES IS PERMITTED
ONLY PAYED ANGLERS ARE ALLOWED ON SITE NO GUESTING WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT
THE DOUBLE SWIM ON THE ISLAND IS RESERVED FOR 2 ANGLERS SHARING AT ALL TIMES.IF NO ANGLERS ARE BOOKED AS A PAIR THE SWIM CAN BE USED FOR SINGLE USE BUT YOU MUST GET CONSENT PRIOR OR YOU WILL BE REMOVED. IF NO ANGLER ARE BOOKED TO PAIR UP CONSENT WILL BE GIVEN
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL ANGLERS TO HAVE AN ENVIRONMENT AGENCY ROD LICENCE