History
The farm is owned by Dave and Kathie who took over the business in 1996 and Exmoor Fisheries was started. The hatchery and farm were redeveloped and improved to provide an excellent farming environment. Our hatchery production has now exceeded 700,000 fish, therefore enabling us to supply many other trout farms with their fingerling requirements. The restocking production has also increased and now exceeds 120,000 fish ranging from 1lb to 12lbs, supplying farms, sports fisheries and lakes across England and Wales.
The Team
Dave Fuller - OwnerOriginally from Zimbabwe, Dave has 33 years experience in the Trout farming industry working on both restocking and table farms in Southwest England. He has worked on the current site since 1986, however in 1996 Dave and Kathie purchased the site and Exmoor Fisheries was born. In what little spare time Dave gets, he is an avid sports fan, and even tries his hand at a game of golf every now and then; although his handicap is a close kept secret.
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Dan Young - ManagerBSc (Hons) Aquaculture and Fishery Management.
A keen angler from a young age and later a high level competing match angler, this interest for fish led him to study his degree in Aquaculture at Sparsholt college. Working in 6 different countries Dan has gained experience with a wide range of fish species. He began working at Exmoor Fisheries in 2008, his passion for the job shows as he is constantly trying to improve old methods and implement change. He developed the Photoperiod unit in the hatchery, which has allowed for bi-annual ova production here at Exmoor Fisheries. In Dans free time he still attempts to play football for Exmoor Rangers, and enjoys anything outdoorsy always accompanied by his dog Lupin. |
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Ken PincombeBorn and bred on Exmoor, never left. Ken joined Exmoor Fisheries in 2001 as a delivery driver, after a couple of years he began full time work on the farm looking after the day-to-day running of the hatchery. Ken is passionate about showing Devon Closewool sheep at country shows throughout the Southwest and regularly pics up a rosette.
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Darren TysoeDarren joined Exmoor Fisheries part time in 2003. He delivers the majority of our orders to customers around the country. As well as still operating his own business as a Farrier locally. He is a keen Darts player and a member of the local pub team. He still enjoys a pop concert and never turns down a slice of cake.
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