Dartmoor Reservoirs

50.703 degrees north, 4.040 degrees west

OS Grid REf: SX560912

Meldon Reservoir is surrounded by open moorland near Okehampton.  The reservoir was opened in 1972 and can contain 300 million litres of water.

The reservoir is stocked with brown trout and fishing is available from March to October.  The surrounding countryside make Meldon Reservoir a popular venue for ramblers and walkers.

50.473 degrees north, 865 degrees west

OS Grid Ref: SX677653

Avon Dam Reservoir is near South Brent and was completed in 1957.  The reservoir sits in open moorland and covers an area of apporximately 33 acres.  All year fishing for natural trout is available at the reservoir.

50.641 degrees north, 889 degrees west

OS Grid Ref: SX665840

Fernworthy Reservoir is located near Chagford and is surrounded by forest and open moorland.  The reservoir covers and area of 78 acres and was built in the 1930s.

50.630 degrees north, 691 degrees west

OS Grid Ref: SX805824

The reservoir is located near Bovey Tracey covering an area of around 33 acres and is surrounded by stunning woodland.

50.524 degrees north, 856 degrees west

OS Grid Ref: SX685709

Venford Reservoir is located near Buckfastleigh on the south eastern edge of Dartmoor.  The reservoir was completed in 1907 and covers an area of 33 acres holding approximately 198 gallon of water.  The reservoir is stocked with wild brown and rainbow trout.

50.500 degrees north 4.039 degrees west

OS Grid Ref: SX554686

Burrator Reservoir is near Yelverton and is surrounded by woodland!  The reservoir was built in 1898 and is a popular destination for walkers, horse riders and cyclists.  The open moor, Dartmoor tors and woodland offer many footpaths, trails and bridlepaths to suit all tastes, ages and abilities.  The reservoir is stock with rainbow trout, the reservoir is managed by South West Water and the circuit if around 3.5 miles.

50.647 degrees birtg 3.694 degrees west

OS Grid Ref: SX803843

45 acres regularly stocked by South West Water with Rainbow trout and is one of the best trout fisheries in Devon.

Places of interest within 10 miles:

Canonteign Falls

Becky Falls

Devon Guild of Craftsmen

House of Marbles

Ugbrook House

Stover Country Park

Devon and Exeter Racecourse

Newton Abbot Racecourse

Exeter Cathedral

Powderham Castle

50.636 degrees north 3.683 degrees west

OS Grid Ref: SX10832

Tottiford was the first Dartmoor reservoir opened in 1861.  The reservoir is 35 acres on the edge of Eastern Dartmoor, high above Christow and Bridford. 

Places of Interest within 10 miles of Tottieford Reservoir:

Canonteign Falls

Castle Drogo

Becky Falls

Devon Guild of Craftsmen

House of Marbles

Ugbrook House

Stover Country Park

Devon and Exeter Racecourse

Exeter Cathedral

Buckfast Abbey

Powderham Castle