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About Upham Farm Ponds
Upham Farm Ponds is a long established day ticket fishery at Farringdon near Exeter in Devon, running since the early 1970s. Seven lakes include Specimen Lake 7, opened in 2009, where carp run to 32lb 8oz and tench to a huge 8lb 8oz. Published prices are £12 a day on Lake 7 and £11 on Ponds 1 to 6, both for two rods, with evening and 24 hour options and night fishing by prior arrangement. There is a large car park, toilets and disabled access to Lake 7 and Pond 6, four miles off the M5 at junction 30.
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Upham Farm Ponds: frequently asked questions
Yes — Upham Farm Ponds is a fishing venue in Farringdon, Devon (postcode EX5 2HZ). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes — Upham Farm Ponds offers day tickets. Indicative prices: Ponds day £11, Specimen Lake 7 day £12, 24hr £22. Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Upham Farm Ponds is stocked with Common carp, Tench, Common bream. Stocks vary by lake and season — check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
Yes — anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs an Environment Agency rod licence, even on private waters like Upham Farm Ponds. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
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