Westcountry Angling Passport 2015

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2015 Day ticket fishing for wild trout, salmon, grayling and coarse fish in Devon and Cornwall

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Welcome The Passport Scheme offers fishing for wild brown trout, sea trout, salmon, grayling and coarse fish in unrivalled surroundings. There are 38 beats available as Token Fisheries and also the extensive Dartmoor Fishery on the East and West Dart and tributaries. In addition, Westcountry Angling Passport tokens can be used at all of the South West Lakes Trust Fisheries and also on most of the other Passport Schemes around the UK. Tokens are bought in books of 10 valued at £2.50 per token with Token Fishery beats ranging from 2 to 6 tokens per angler per day. The Dartmoor Fishery operates on a day, week or season ticket basis starting at £10 for a day’s browntrouting; tokens can be used as payment or part payment to purchase Dartmoor tickets. As in previous years, tokens can be bought online or through our token outlets. Dartmoor Fishery tickets are available through the network of Dartmoor outlets; please refer to the website or printed Fishery Guide for full details.

There are a few changes from last year; we no longer offer the facility to book beats online, and we are not producing a paper brochure - however all the beat information can be found on the Passport website where it can be downloaded to your smartphone or printed out. The Westcountry Angling Passport offers a huge wide of opportunities to go fishing on a flexible basis at very reasonable prices that we really hope you enjoy. Please check out the website and let us know what you think and tight lines for 2015!

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How it works…

Token beats 1) Check out the website and download the details for the beats you are interested in.

2) Buy tokens from one of the usual agents (there are 2 new ones) or online.

3) Fill in the right hand part of the token and post the number required in the beat box. Go fishing.

4) Submit a catch return, either with the middle sec on of one of your Tokens or with the new online catch return system.

Dartmoor Fishery 1) Call into one of the usual agents, buy a ticket, pick up the guide and go fishing.

2) At the end of your session submit a catch return which can be done on paper or with the new online catch return system.

Please remember—tokens are only valid for the year in which they are purchased.

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Tokens… are available from the agents listed below or online at: westcountryangling.com You can also order over the phone from the Westcountry Rivers Trust on 01579 372140 (during office hours).

Blisland Inn

Cullompton Coarse & Carp

Blisland, BODMIN, Cornwall, PL30 4JK 01208 850739

Unit 11, Alexandria Industrial Estate, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1BW 01884 839273

Lance Nicholson

Homeleigh Garden Centre

9 High Street, DULVERTON, Somerset, TA22 9HB 01398 323409

Dutson, LAUNCESTON, Cornwall, PL15 9SP 01566 771878

The Fisherman

Hart Flyshop

The Pannier Market, TAVISTOCK, Devon, PL19 0AL 07774 884768

Exe Valley Fishery, Exebridge, DULVERTON, Somerset, TA22 9AY 01398 323008

Snowbee UK Ltd.

Devil’s Stone Inn

Drakes Court, Langage Business Park, PLYMOUTH, Devon, PL7 5JY 01752 334933

Shebbear, BEAWORTHY, Devon, EX21 5RU 01409 281210

Tamar Field & Stream

Fly Fishing Tackle.co.uk

Fore Street, LIFTON, Devon, PL16 0AA 01566 780512

2 Parliament Sq., Parliament St., CREDITON, Devon, EX17 2AW 01363 777783

All information in this guide was believed to be correct at the time of printing. For up to date information please visit the website at: www.westcountryangling.com. While Westcountry Rivers Trust endeavours to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate we cannot be held liable for any errors or discrepancies that occur. As with any fishing there are hazards involved. While we endeavour to highlight these hazards you undertake the activity at your own risk. Neither the Trust nor the landowners can be held liable for any accidents, personal injury or damage to your equipment.

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Beat 1 Westons, River Batherm

3 Tokens

Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 Jun - 14 March

SS 962226 - SS 959222 700m double bank fished from right hand bank Access ***

Fishability ****

Description: The Batherm is a small brown trout and grayling stream that enters the main River Exe just upstream of Cove. This attractive beat runs through open pasture and is probably best approached with a short 7-8ft 3/4 weight rod, wading is required to access some of the deeper pools and runs. Although relatively lightly fished last year due to prolonged dry weather, 69 brown trout to 11” and 6 grayling to 12” were recorded.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. Catch and release for all species. Sorry, no dogs. You can buy clotted cream, beef and rose veal from Westons Farm: www.westonsfarms.co.uk, or tel: 07734170384.

Directions & Access: From Tiverton, take the A396 to Minehead. Go through Cove and take the B3277 to Bampton. As you enter Bampton turn right just after the Quarryman’s Rest pub into Ford Road. After 350m take the left into Kersdown Barton; continue down the drive, past the farm house and into the farm yard and park in front of the barn (facing you).

Walk downhill through the farmyard, and down the track.

The token box is by the gateway, walk over the bridge and fish up or down stream.

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Beat 2 Week Bridge, Little Exe

2 Tokens

Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept

SS 912340 – SS 920340 Access ***

900m of left hand single bank.

Fishability ***

Description: A lovely section of the upper river providing fishing for wild brown trout within the Exmoor National Park. The beat comprises a good mix of riffled runs, glides and deeper pools. A new beat to the Passport in 2012 and only lightly fished in 2013, it produced good numbers of brown trout to 9” 2014. Although quite a short stretch, the makeup of the beat provides considerable opportunities for upstream and downstream fishing techniques.

Info & Restrictions: Brown trout catch and release, fly fishing only. Barbless hooks recommended. Fishing is permitted between sunrise and sunset each day.

Directions & Access: Parking is available at the pull-in some 100m east of the access point into the beat. Access to the water is gained by crossing the cattle bridge at the downstream end. The token box is located inside the first field upstream, by the hedge. The A396 is the main road between Tiverton and Minehead. From the A396 take the road west signed Winsford/Withypool, proceed for 200m, a parking pull-in is located on the left.

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Beat 3 Champerhaies, River Culm

4 Tokens

Trout 1 Apr - 30 Sept, Coarse fishing 16 June - 31 Dec

ST 015046 ‐ ST 008033 Access ***

1900m of double bank, accessed from left hand bank.

Fishability ****

Description: This is a nice section of open river reminiscent of the Windrush. It provides good brown trout fishing during the spring and summer and usually produces fish to over 1lb. There are also chub, dace, roach and pike with the best of the coarse fishing in the summer and autumn with dace to 1lb, chub to 4lb and roach to over 2lb. The river is relatively easy to fish with a lovely pool - riffle - glide sequence. Some large brown trout were caught early season last year but the fishery had to close as the road bridge mid-beat was rebuilt. It will be good to get this beat open again in 2015. Please be aware that it is located adjacent to the M5 motorway and main rail line so can be a bit noisy during times of heavy traffic.

Info & Restrictions: Any method. All trout under 8” must be returned, no more than 2 trout to be retained per day. All other fish to be returned. Please undertake catch and release to best practice guidelines. Sorry, no dogs.

Directions & Access: Turn off the M5 at Junction 28 and take the B3181 through Cullompton. As you leave the town, take the second exit at the roundabout signed ‘Bradninch’. As you enter Bradninch turn left into Parsonage Street. After 0.8 miles you pass an entrance on the right signed ‘Halthaies’. The parking area is shortly after this turn on the area of hard standing forming the entrance to two fields. To access the beat walk down the road and over the bridge where gates on either side provide access up and downstream. The token box is on the inside of the right hand post of the upstream gate.

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Beat 4 Upper Culm Fly Fishing Club, River Culm

2 Tokens

Trout 1 Apr - 30 Sept

ST 147138 ‐ ST163141 Access ***

1.6km of mixed double and single bank.

Fishability ***

Description: This fishery comprises a lovely stretch of brown trout water on the upper section of the River Culm, a tributary of the River Exe. The beat is located in central Devon approximately 1km east of Hemyock within the Blackdown Hills AONB. It comprises a variety of riffled sections and deeper runs with occasional deeper pools. It fished well last season recording 79 brown trout with a largest of 12”. Strictly no dogs, sorry.

Info & Restrictions: Brown trout catch and release, fly fishing only. Barbless hooks recommended.

Fishing is permitted between sunrise and sunset each day. Strictly no dogs, sorry.

Directions & Access: The token box is located at Gladhayes Bridge. From M5 Junction 27 take the A38 signed Wellington, stay on this road crossing over the M5 then take the right turn onto the B3391 signed Culmstock/ Hemyock. Continue on this road through Culmstock to Hemyock, from Hemyock head east signed Clayhidon/ Churchstanton, continue out of the village for 700m before taking a left, again to Clayhidon/Churchstanton, continue for a further 900m before taking a left signed Rosemary Lane.

Gladhayes Bridge is a further 60m.

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Beat 5 The Castle Hill Estate Fishery, River Bray

6 Tokens

Salmon and Trout 15 March - 30 Sept

SS 675277 ‐ SS 6752565 2km double bank.

Access ***

Fishability ****

Description: The River Bray derives its headwaters from the slopes of Exmoor; as such the water quality is good and benefits from fast flows. The beat is easily accessible from South Molton and Barnstaple, and comprises a number of pools and glides interspersed by riffled sections. It has a good head of brown trout up to 16 inches and provides the chance of salmon and sea trout given adequate water. Although river levels were low for much of last season, the beat produced over 280 brown trout with a largest of 15.5”.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only, single barbless hooks to be used at all times when fishing catch and release. All trout under 8” must be returned. 1 brown trout of over 8” or 1 sea trout of over 10” may be retained per day. 1 salmon may be retained per day subject to national and local byelaws. Voluntary catch and release of all species strongly encouraged. Sorry, no dogs.

Directions & Access: From South Molton, take the B3226 north out of town then, after approximately 2km take the left turn signed Filleigh, Swimbridge.

Continue on this road for 2.5km to Stags Head and then turn right signed East Buckland, West Buckland.

The car park is 50m on the left. The beat is accessed by walking back to the main road, crossing over it and entering through the field gate located east of Filleigh Bridge. Both car park and gate have signs. Once on the beat walk downstream on the left hand bank crossing the river via the footbridges provide. Please do not use any foot bridge signed ‘no access’. The token box is on the fence at the gateway at the end of the first field down from the road bridge.

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Beat 6 Garramarsh Farm, River Mole

4 Tokens

Salmon and Trout 15 March - 30 Sept

SS 725226 ‐ SS 7232230 800m single bank.

Access ***

Fishability ****

Description: The Mole is perhaps the most productive tributary of the river Taw system. It comprises four main pools with a mix of glides and riffles offering a variety of water. The larger pools are likely to offer the chance of a salmon or day time sea trout following a spate.

In times of lower water it should provide good brown trout fishing. Lightly fished in the low water of 2014, it still produced good bags of brownies to 11”.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only, single barbless hooks to be used at all times when fishing catch and release. All trout under 8” must be returned. 1 brown trout of over 8” or 1 sea trout of over 10” may be retained per day. 1 salmon may be retained per day subject to national and local byelaws. Sorry, no dogs. Self-catering accommodation and camping is available on site –email bracksek@yahoo.co.uk, Tel: 01769 550636.

Directions & Access: From South Molton, take the B3137 south towards Witheridge. When in Alswear take the road off the A3137 sign posted George Nympton/ King’s Nympton. Continue along this road for 450m, crossing over the river, you will find Garramarsh Farm on the right. Proceed up the drive; the parking area is not far along on the right. A path is located to the right of the parking area that leads to a stile that provides access to the river. The lower part of the beat is accessed through the five bar gate a little way down the hill from the entrance into Garramarsh Farm. The token box is the post on the left hand side of the path just before the stile at the entrance to the beat.

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Beat 7 Blue Fox Glade, Little Dart

4 Tokens

Salmon 1 Mar – 30 Sept, Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept

SS 699136 ‐ SS 708136 Access **

1200m left hand single bank.

Fishability ***

Description: This is a secluded stretch of river with a nice mix of riffles, runs and some lovely big pools. Trout fishing with a chance of a sea trout or possibly a salmon given good water.

Usually lightly fished, possibly due to the walk to access the water, this beat remains productive to the few anglers who fish it regularly, often producing a decent stamp of brown trout.

Last year it was hardly fished although it still produced 23 brownies to 13”.

Info & Restrictions: Spinning for salmon allowed before 1 April thereafter fly only. All trout under 8” must be returned, no more than 2 trout to be retained per day. No more than 1 salmon, 2 sea trout to be retained per day. Sorry, no dogs.

Directions & Access: On the A377 at Eggesford Station take the B3042 east to Chawleigh. Bear left at Hollow Tree Cross on to the B3096. 50 yards along on the right you will see double gates with a sign saying Blue Fox Glade, Target Sports, etc. Open and go through the gates closing them behind you. Either park inside the gates being sure not to block the track or proceed 250m down the track and park adjacent to the log piles on the right; the token box is by the log piles next to a willow. Proceed down the track to the beat on foot.

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Beat 8 Park Mill, Little Dart

4 Tokens

Salmon 1 Mar – 30 Sept, Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept

SS 691136 ‐ SS 697136 (Li le Dart) SS696135 ‐ SS 698142 (Huntaco )

600m of right hand single bank on the L.Dart and 800m mixed single and double bank on the Huntacott Stream.

Access **

Fishability ***

Description: Predominantly brown trout fishing with the best sport often being in April, May and June. Falling water following a spate in August and September could provide the chance of a sea trout or possibly a salmon. Long sections of bedrock in the L. Dart although several good glides and undercut ledges. The Huntacott St. has a number of good pools which tend to hold the larger trout. Although it wasn’t fished much in the low water experienced in 2014, some decent bags of brownies were recorded in the earlier part of the season.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. All trout under 8” must be returned, no more than one trout to be retained per day. Please return all salmon and sea trout. Sorry, no dogs. Very comfortable selfcatering barn conversions are available at Park Mill Farm Tel: 01769 580068 or email: ray_d_fisher@yahoo.co.uk Directions & Access: The beat is situated just to the south east of Chulmleigh - drive out of the village (on the B3096 south towards Chawleigh) and at the Old Rectory bear left. Drive past the park and follow the road around to the right, down the steep hill and turn into a gateway on your right hand side before the bridge. The box is situated by the parking area. Either fish the Huntacott Stream or follow it to access the L.Dart.

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Beat 9 Rothern Bridge, River Torridge

6 Tokens

Salmon 1 Mar – 30 Sept, Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept

SS 479197 476202

800m double bank fished from the right hand bank.

Access **

Fishability ***

Description: This beat is located downstream from Great Torrington, below Rothern Bridge and comprises a sequence of decent sized pools and deep glides. For trout a single handed 9’ rod with floating line should be sufficient. For salmon and sea trout fishing a 10’ single handed rod will cover most situations. Anglers are gradually starting to cotton on to the beat; in 2014 it was fished a little more actively and produced 5 sea trout to 4lb and a good number of larger brown trout to 13”.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only, single barbless hooks to be used at all times when fishing catch and release. All trout under 8” must be returned. 1 brown trout of over 8” or 1 sea trout of over 10” may be retained per day. 1 salmon may be retained per day subject to national and local byelaws. Voluntary catch and release of all species strongly encouraged. Sorry, no dogs.

Directions & Access: From Great Torrington, take the A386 west to Bideford. Less than 1km out of Great Torrington turn right sign posted Tarka Trail. Continue past the Puffing Billy public house and down the short hill.

Park on the left hand side or in the Tarka Trail overflow car park on the right. The beat is accessed by following the track leading to the kennels then via the stile with the ‘beat entrance’ sign. The token box is on the stile at the entrance to the beat.

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Beat 10, Friar’s Hele, River Torridge

6 Tokens

Salmon 1 March – 30 Sept, Trout 15 March - 30 Sept

SS 541063 - SS 547069

1800m single bank fished from the right hand bank.

Access *** Fishability ***

Be aware of overhead power lines.

Description: The River Torridge is well known for its salmon and sea trout fishing and also offers good brown trout fishing. The beat was lightly fished last year, its first in the scheme, but already has a few regular anglers; it is relatively easy to access and seems to have a good head of larger brown trout; a fish estimated at 2lb was caught and returned in 2014. Several sea trout were seen with a couple being hooked, unfortunately no peal have yet been grassed. The beat has 21 named pools and has its own fishing hut (door key hung under the eaves).

Info & Restrictions: Fly only, single barbless hooks to be used at all times when fishing catch and release. All trout under 8” must be returned. 1 brown trout of over 8” or 1 sea trout of over 10” may be retained per day. 1 salmon may be retained per day subject to national and local byelaws. Voluntary catch and release of all species strongly encouraged. Sorry, no dogs.

Bed and Breakfast accommodation is available at the fishery at Friar’s Hele B & B – 01837 811665, www.friarshelefarm.co.uk.

Directions & Access: From A30, take the exit off the A30 west of Okehampton signed Okehampton/ B3260, proceed north following signs to Hatherleigh.

Head north on the B3260 and the A386 passing through Hatherleigh after approx. 9 miles. Continue north on the A386 for a further mile and a quarter passing over the River Torridge at Hele Bridge. Park in the small layby (probably only space for two cars) that is located on the left some 180m from the bridge. The beat is accessed by climbing over the field gate opposite the layby. Please let us know well in advance of your visit if you need to unlock the gate.

The token box is in the hut (keys under eaves on left).

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Beat 11 South Dornaford, River Okement

5 Tokens

Salmon 1 Mar – 30 Sept, Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept

SS 541063 ‐ 5476069 Access **

1800m single bank fished from the right hand bank.

Fishability ***

Description: Approximately 1.6kms of single bank fishing on a delightful section of water to the north of Okehampton. The Okement stems from the northern fringe of Dartmoor and this section is deeply incised into the valley with tumbling rapids, deep undercut pools and slate bedrock glides; there are seven named pools and some nice runs. Although not the easiest to fish it is seriously underused and offers good brown trout fishing with the chance of a sea trout or salmon given sustained good water. The banks are steep and woody places and much of the river bed is rock or slate so please take great care when wading.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only, single barbless hooks to be used at all times when fishing catch and release. All trout under 8” must be returned. 1 brown trout of over 8” or 1 sea trout of over 10” may be retained per day. 1 salmon may be retained per day subject to national and local byelaws. Voluntary catch and release of all species strongly encouraged. Sorry, no dogs.

Directions & Access: From the A30 (the turn off is located between Launceston and Okehampton), exit the A30 at Sourton Cross and follow the A386 signed Bideford. Continue on the A386 (signed Bideford) until Folly Gate, where you take a right turn immediately before the Crossways Inn (which is on the left hand side). Continue for approx. 1.5 miles until you reach a cross roads and turn left signed Jacobstowe. Continue on for approx. 1 mile when you will come to the top of the driveway for South Dornaford Farm, signed as such. Proceed down the track, and park facing the barn, just past the farmhouse. The token box is inside the pole barn opposite the house.

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Beat 12 Gortleigh, River Torridge

5 Tokens

Salmon 1 Mar – 30 Sept, Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept

SS 463063 ‐ SS 469061 Access ****

1900m of double and single bank including the mill leat.

Fishability ***

Description: Brown trout fishing with the chance of sea trout and salmon given good water in May, June and September. There are a number of good pools and runs with a nice mixture of open water and more challenging fishing. An extensive and varied beat it now includes the field below the bridge. It produced a good return of brown trout in 2014 including a fish of 14”. Kingfishers are often present.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only, single barbless hooks to be used at all times when fishing catch and release. All trout under 8” must be returned. 1 brown trout of over 8” or 1 sea trout of over 10” may be retained per day. 1 salmon may be retained per day subject to national and local byelaws. Voluntary catch and release of all species strongly encouraged. Sorry, no dogs.

Holiday accommodation is available at South Hill within 600m of the fishing. Tel: 01409 231291.

Directions & Access: Approach Black Torrington from the south. Proceed through the village and over the River Torridge, continue on the road and approximately 50 yards past the Sheepwash turn there is a field gate on the left. Enter through it and park on the hard standing in the field. DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE GATEWAY. The box is through the gate on the right. There is a footbridge opposite the parking area giving access to the middle section of river and leat. The lower field is accessed by walking back down the road and entering through the field gate on the left.

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Beat 13 Lane Barton, River Torridge

3 Tokens

Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept

SS 403121 - SS 410113 Access ***

1700m of double and single bank.

Fishability ***

Description: This is a lovely and extensive trout beat with good stocks of larger fish. This part of the Torridge has an excellent mayfly hatch in early June although it is fairly heavily shaded in places so fishing from within the river and casting under the trees is essential to cover this beat effectively. It has fished consistently well over the years and is a popular beat with Passport regulars but should really be fished more often! Several bags of 10+ fish recorded in 2014 with a largest of 16”. Known by many as a good dry fly beat.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. All trout under 8” must be returned, no more than 2 trout to be retained per day. Dogs allowed under close control.

Directions & Access: From Holsworthy take the A388 to Stab Cross. Cross over the River Weldon and proceed through Milton Demerol.

Cross the River Torridge at Woodford Bridge and immediately turn right signed Newton St Petcock. Climb the hill to Newton St Petcock and then turn right at the church. Follow the Road past the farm and down the hill and park on the left hand side of the bend within the pull in. Proceed through the gate where the box is on the left. Post your tokens and then follow the stream down to the river.

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Beat 15 South Yeo, River Lew

2 Tokens

Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept

SS 512009 ‐ SS 517009 Access ***

1000m of double and single bank.

Fishability ***

Description: This beat provides good brown trout fishing through some lovely little runs and deep pools. It is generally easy fishing with habitat improvements undertaken by the owners.

The beat holds good numbers of trout in the 8”-10” bracket with larger fish occasionally turning up including one of 13” in 2014. Please note, no dogs, sorry.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. All trout under 8” must be returned, no more than 2 trout to be retained per day. Sorry, no dogs. South Yeo Farm produces rare breed pork, lamb and free range eggs please go to: www.southyeofarm.co.uk or call 01837 810274 for details.

Directions & Access: Take the A3072 from Hatherleigh towards Holsworthy.

After 2.2 miles turn left at Venton Cross signed Rutleigh. After 1 mile turn right to Rutleigh. After a further mile turn down the hill and cross the river, park on the left in the parking area by the road. The box is on the back of the sign.

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Beat 16 Upper Teign Fishing Association, River Teign

5 Tokens

Brown Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept

SX 694879 – SX804883 Access ****

12km of mixed double and single bank.

Fishability ****

Description: This is an extensive fishery comprising a fantastic and very long stretch of brown trout water located in the Dartmoor National Park. It fished well in 2014 producing 130 brown trout to 13.5”. Due to the depth of the valley and its upland aspect it can take a while to get going in spring. It comprises a good mix of pools, glides and riffles and, although good nymph water, the dry fly is king once things get going. The area around Fingle Inn and other access areas can get very busy with walkers and their dogs. As such it is often necessary to walk to locations away from the main tourist activity.

Info & Restrictions: Brown trout, catch and release fly fishing only. Barbless hooks recommended. All salmon and sea trout to be returned. Fishing is permitted between sunrise and sunset each day. This is an Upper Teign Angling Association beat; please refer to their website: www.upper-teign-fishing.org.uk Directions & Access: The beat is most easily accessed from Chagford Bridge, Fingle Bridge or Steps Bridge; parking exists at these locations. The token box is located in the car park at Fingle Bridge Inn, EX6 6PW. A detailed beat map is available at www.upper-teign-fishing.org.uk Tactile and large print beat details and map is available for this beat to assist anglers with sight difficulties. To obtain copies please contact Westcountry Rivers Trust.

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Beat 17 Rake Water, River Avon

5 Tokens

Brown Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept

SX 726482 714472 Access ****

2km mixed single and double bank.

Fishability ****

Description: This is a lovely beat which consists of wide open stretches and more enclosed tree lined banks. As described by A.G. Bradley in 1914, ‘The Avon is no brook, nor again is it a broad river, but of precisely the right dimensions in my opinion for a first-rate trouting stream’.

We would fully agree, and so do the anglers who fish it. It has plenty of water for several anglers to enjoy a day’s fishing using upstream dry fly, wet fly or nymphing tactics, the beat has two named pools, ‘Pembertons’ and ‘Bramble’, as well as a long section of deep glide called the ‘Flats’. Wading is generally easy over gravel and cobble substrate and has now become a real favourite with Passport anglers. In 2014 it produced over 100 brown trout to 15”, to be honest, that’s probably only scratching the surface!

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. Catch and release. Anglers may fish until 1hr after sunset.

Sorry, no dogs. Refreshments and B & B accommodation is available adjacent to the beat at the Avon Mill Garden Centre, tel.

01548 550338, http://www.avonmill.com.

Directions & Access: From Loddiswell, take the B3196 signed to Kingsbridge. Drop down the hill and cross over the River Avon at New Bridge. Take the first left and follow the road around to Newmill Bridge. There is a small pull in to the right hand side of the entrance down to the bridge. Park here and access the beat up and downstream via the adjoining gates. The token box is on the river side of the telegraph pole by the parking pull in.

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Beat 18 Boyton, River Tamar

2 Tokens

Brown Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 Jun - 31 Oct

SX 328923 - SX 333934 500m of left hand single bank.

Access **** through the fields, *** through the wood.

Fishability ***

Description: An open and easy to fish stretch of the middle Tamar owned by Launceston Anglers Association. Bedrock dominates the middle of the beat with gravelly pools and runs above and below. Good mayfly hatches but can be prone to low flows in dry periods and coloured water following spates. A lightly fished beat that produced a number of brownies up to 10� with a few grayling now also being recorded.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. All trout under 8� must be returned, no more than 2 trout to be retained per day. Please return all grayling and any salmon or sea trout.

Directions & Access: From Launceston take the A388 north towards Holsworthy. Just past the hamlet of Chapmans Well take the 1st left signed Boyton and follow the road down to the river. Park up at the wooded section on the right before the bridge. Access is 150 metres back up the road through the gateway on your left and the box is on the large ash tree by the river.

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Beat 19 Druxton, River Tamar

5 Tokens SX 343886 - SX 342904

Brown Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 Jun - 31 Oct 2200m of right hand single bank.

Access *** (Easy except the need to cross Tala water to access upper section) Fishability **** Description: A classic and extensive open section of the middle Tamar, just a couple of minutes drive upstream from the popular Ham Mill beat. The beat offers trout fishing, with some large fish to 16” and a good head of grayling. Good mayfly hatches in June but can be prone to low flows in periods of dry weather. A popular beat, it produced over 80 brown trout to 13” and 21 grayling. As usual fish fell to dry fly and nymph and also traditional wet flies.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. All trout under 8” must be returned, no more than 2 trout to be retained per day. Please return all grayling and any salmon or sea trout. Sorry, no dogs. Please note this is also a Launceston Anglers Association beat.

Directions & Access: From Launceston take the A388 to Holsworthy. 0.6 miles past Dutson turn left to Bridgetown and proceed over the River Ottery. Carry on through Crossgate up the valley and after 0.1mile park by the gateway on the right taking care not to obstruct the gate. The box is inside the field on the right.

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Beat 20 Netherbridge Court, River Tamar

5 Tokens

Salmon 1 Mar – 14 Oct, Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 June - 14 Mar

SX 344883 - SX 347871 Access ***

1.5 km mixed single and double bank.

Fishability ***

Description: This beat offers classic middle Tamar fishing near Launceston and is open in nature set in a wide floodplain. It consists of 8 pools, numerous long glides and wide riffles suited to fly fishing for brown trout and grayling both and often have excellent hatches of mayfly. The beat can also offer salmon and sea trout from late May, although this is dependent on consistent good levels of water. It produced good bags of brown trout in 2014 along with a number of grayling.

Info & Restrictions: Fly fishing for trout and grayling, fly fishing and spinning for sea trout and salmon. All trout under 7” must be returned. 2 brown or sea trout over 7” may be retained per day subject to mandatory day, week and season bag limits. Prior to 16 June all salmon must be returned. After 16 June 1 salmon may be retained subject to mandatory day, week and season bag limits. After 1 Sept all fish over ten pounds or 30 inches in length to be released. Please return all grayling. Please use barbless or de-barbed single hooks. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Refreshments and fishing tackle is available just up the road at Homeleigh Garden Centre, tel. 01566 771878, www.homeleighgardencentre.co.uk.

Directions & Access: From Launceston, take the A388 signed Holsworthy. Cross over the River Tamar at Netherbridge and after 400m pull into the second driveway on the left signed Netherbridge Court. Follow the drive round to the rear of the large barn development and park at the far corner of the parking area. Follow the path down to the downstream end of the beat. The token box is on the fence on the left hand side of the gateway as you head down the track to the beat, just as you leave the car park.

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Beat 21 Netherbridge, River Tamar

5 Tokens

Salmon 1 Mar – 14 Oct, Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 June - 14 Mar

SX 350859 - SX 348866 900m of right hand single bank.

Access ****

Fishability ****

Description: One of the Schemes most popular beats, it offers easy access with good heads of browns and grayling, and the chance of a sea trout or salmon given sufficient water. A classic stretch of the middle Tamar, with some long runs and large pools with a good mayfly hatch but can be prone to coloured water following spates. The beat produced 11 sea trout, mainly school peal, in 2014 along with 84 brown trout to 14” and 55 grayling to 13”.

Info & Restrictions: Fly, spinner and worm (worm fishing is only allowed between June 16 and August 31). No spinning for grayling. All trout under 7” must be returned, no more than 2 trout, 2 sea trout or 1 salmon to be retained per day, please refer to the guidance note below. Please return all grayling. Sorry, no dogs.

Tamar and Tributaries Fishing Association guidelines recommend at least two thirds of all salmon caught, along with all red or coloured fish are released as well as all salmon over ten pounds caught after the end of August, all sea trout over three pounds should always be released.

Refreshments and fishing tackle are available just up the road at Homeleigh Garden Centre, tel. 01566 771878, www.homeleighgardencentre.co.uk.

Directions & Access: From Launceston take the A388 to Holsworthy. Take the first right immediately after you cross the Tamar at Netherbridge. Park on the left hand side taking care not to obstruct the gateways. Walk over the old bridge and go through the first gateway on your left. The box is 100m downstream of the entrance gate on the large oak tree.

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Beat 22 Ham Mill, Rivers Ottery and Tamar

5 Tokens

Salmon 1 Mar – 14 Oct, Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 June - 14 Mar

SX 341866 - SX 345874 1700m mixed double & single bank (1000m Ottery and 700m Tamar) Access *** for River Ottery, ** for River Tamar. Fishability *** Description: Located not far from Netherbridge, a number of anglers have realised that this beat is a cracker. It offers lovely trout fishing, especially during the Mayfly season. The Ottery above the bridge offers the chance of a sea trout with the first peal likely to arrive in late June; they have been caught on dry fly and nymph by day. It is one of three beats available on the Ottery but it also provides a nice section on the main river itself. It had a decent year in 2014 producing over 200 brown trout and 46 grayling.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. All trout under 7” must be returned, no more than 2 trout, 2 sea trout or 1 salmon per day, please refer to the guidance note below. Please return all grayling. Sorry, no dogs.

Tamar and Tributaries Fishing Association guidelines recommend at least two thirds of all salmon caught, along with all red or coloured fish are released as well as all salmon over ten pounds caught after the end of August, all sea trout over three pounds should always be released.

Directions & Access: From Launceston take the A388 to Holsworthy. 0.6 miles past Dutson turn left to Bridgetown and proceed over the River Ottery.

Park in the lay-by on the right. The box is on the oak tree in the middle of the downstream field.

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Beat 23 Treburtle, River Ottery

4 Tokens

Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 Jun - 31 Oct

SX 254891 - SX 239898 3200m right hand single bank.

Access ** Fishability ** Description: This is an extensive beat offering good brown trout and grayling water which will allow several anglers to enjoy a full day of wild fishing together and has been known as a good place to spot an otter. Please take extra care when wading as there are some deep pools. Previously it has not been easy to access the beat, however, there is now a second access point, please see the map below. The Ottery is a brushy stream in this location but there’s loads of good water once you get to know it and it has a very good head of brown trout with good numbers up to 12”. In 2014 the beat produced 28 brown trout to 13” and a handful of grayling to 12”. Not a bad return considering how lightly it was fished!

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. All trout under 7” must be returned, no more than 2 trout, 2 sea trout per day. Please return all grayling. Sorry, no dogs.

Directions & Access: From Launceston take the B3254 north. As you leave the town turn left to Langore and Egloskerry. Follow this road through Egloskerry and 1.4 miles after the national speed limit turn right to Treburtle. Follow the road down and up the other side and park by the white cottage on the right. Walk down the track and either access through corn field by the wood or the end of the track. OR; continue along the road for half a mile, park in the small pull in on the left and walk down across the field opposite. There is a second token box on the inside of the gate.

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Beat 24 Wiggaton, River Ottery

3 Tokens

Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 Jun - 31 Oct

SX 228917 - SX 236904 1700m Left hand single bank Access *** Fishability *** Description: This beat, like Treburtle downstream, has long provided good brown trout fishing and, at times, good numbers of grayling. Say it quietly but, like the other beats on Ottery, it too is cracker! There is a good head of trout around the 10� mark although it produced a monster of 2lb in the past. The beat has a number of deep corner pools and fishy spots and usually benefits from a good mayfly hatch. Easily accessible with a range of runs and pools make this a popular beat. It produced over 140 brown trout last season and also a number of grayling.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. All trout under 7� must be returned, no more than 2 trout to be retained per day. Please return all grayling.

Directions & Access: From Launceston take the B3254 north. As you leave the town turn left to Egloskerry. Pass through Egloskerry and down to Canworthy Water. At the T Junction turn right.

Follow the road over the river and round to the right. Start up the hill and after 100m there is a gateway on your right next to a rough verge.

Some anglers park here and go through the gate and walk along and then down to the top of the beat. Alternatively, some parking is available at the upstream end of the beat where the Public Footpath meets the road. The top of the beat can be accessed via the Public Footpath.

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Beat 25 St Leonards, River Kensey

2 Tokens

Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 Jun - 31 Oct

SX 347847—SX 352848

1000m Right hand single bank

Access *** Fishability ** Description: Trout and grayling fishing with occasional sea trout on the River Kensey. This is a lovely small river, best fished with a short rod. Consistently produces trout and grayling although is generally lightly fished. Good numbers of brownies and grayling were recorded in 2014 with a best brown of 8”.

Info & Restrictions: Fly and spinner only. All trout under 7” must be returned, no more than 2 trout and 1 sea trout to be retained per day. Please return all grayling.

There is a café in the Equestrian Centre serving hot and cold food and drink which anglers are welcome to use - tel. 01566 775543.

Directions & Access: From Launceston follow the A338 towards Polson. Opposite the rugby pitch turn left following signs to St. Leonards Equestrian Centre.

The main car park is on the left and the box is in the courtyard on the fence close to the entrance into the stables.

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Beat 26 Sydenham, River Lyd

6 Tokens

Salmon 1 Mar -14 Oct Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 Jun - 31 Oct

SX 416845- SX 434832

2.6km mixed single and double bank.

Access *** Fishability **** Description: An extensive beat set in the superb Elizabethan Estate surroundings with 12 good pools and many nice runs for both fly fishing and spinning. There is a chance of a salmon from mid-May given adequate water and it is best fished as the river clears after a spate. Sea trout from late June and best fished for at dawn/dusk although there is usually a run of larger fish from mid-April, which can provide great day time sport. The beat also provides quality brown trout and grayling fishing. In 2014 it produced a salmon of 10lb, six sea trout to 3.5lb, over 280 brownies to 12” and 34 grayling to 18”.

Info & Restrictions: Fly fishing & spinning only. Please note FLY ONLY before 16 June. 1 salmon, 2 trout or 2 sea trout may be retained per day but please refer to the guidelines below.

After 1 September all fish over ten pounds or 30 inches in length to be released. Please use barbless or de-barbed hooks. Sorry, no dogs. Tamar and Tributaries Fishing Association guidelines recommend at least two thirds of all salmon caught, along with all red or coloured fish are released as well as all salmon over ten pounds caught after the end of August, all sea trout over three pounds should always be released.

Directions & Access: From Launceston, take the old A30 through Lifton towards Okehampton.

After 1.5 miles turn right beside the Harris Arms pub and continue on this road for 1.5 miles and then turn right to Sydenham. Drive over the bridge and round to your right, Sydenham House is being rebuilt so please continue for 100m and park tidally on the left next to the barn and trucks. Access downstream on the south bank is available through the House grounds, access both up and downstream is available by walking back over the bridge and proceeding through either the up or downstream field gate. The token box is on a post at the bridge. Please leave a token stub or note on your dashboard to identify your car as an angler’s.

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Beat 27 Knowle, River Lew

4 Tokens

Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 Jun - 31 Oct

SX 441834 ‐ SX 454846 Access ***

2200m double bank.

Fishability ***

Description: This is a lovely long stretch of classic brown trout water that may also produce the occasional grayling. It comprises a number of pools and deep runs that largely flow through open meadows. The River Lew contains a good head of brownies to 15” and it clears quickly after a spate. Good dry fly water suited to a shorter 7-8ft fly rod. It had a good year in 2014 producing over 120 brown trout to 11”, largely on dry fly.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. All trout under 8” must be returned, no more than 2 trout to be retained per day. Please return all grayling. Sorry, no dogs. Please note this is an Arundell Arms Hotel beat and there is no token box - please deposit tokens and catch returns at the Hotel Reception (8am - 9pm) which is in the nearby village of Lifton. NB. The ‘Cockpit’ is open for tackle sales and advice 9-10am & 6.307pm during the summer, day rods are also available on the Hotel’s water - tel. 01566 784666.

Directions & Access: Turn left out of the Hotel car park. 1.5 miles past Lifton turn right beside the Harris Arms. Stay on this road for 2 miles, crossing the narrow bridge over the river Lew, and take an unmarked right turn 50 yards up the hill. Park just beyond the stone wall taking care not to obstruct the gateway. Walk back down the road towards the narrow bridge and enter the field on your right.

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Beat 28 Hayne Bridge, River Thrushel

4 Tokens

Brown Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept

SX 410862 – SX416866

800m of right hand single bank.

Access *** Fishability *** Description: Excellent brown trout fishing with a mixture of sweeping bends, large pools and faster, more challenging runs. The adjoining Milford beat is no longer available but we think we have retained the best section? Hayne Bridge is brushy in places offering good cover for fish but generally more open in character than Milford. It is mentioned in Mike Weaver’s book ‘The Pursuit of Wild Trout’ where the author landed 82 trout in five hours. The beat is best fished with 2-5wt, 7-8ft rods and waders are advised. It produced 50 brown trout to 10” in 2014.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. All trout under 8” must be returned, no more than 2 trout to be retained per day. Please return all sea trout and salmon. Sorry, no dogs. Please note this is an Arundell Arms Hotel beat and there is no token box - please deposit tokens and catch returns at the Hotel Reception (8am - 9pm) which is in the nearby village of Lifton. NB. The ‘Cockpit’ is open for tackle sales and advice 9-10am & 6.30-7pm during the summer, day rods are also available on the Hotel’s water tel. 01566 784666.

Directions & Access: Turn left out of the Arundell Arms Hotel car park. After 1.7 miles turn left at crossroads (signed A30). After one mile turn left into Dingles Heritage Fairground. Follow signs to main car park and park there. Walk through wooden five-bar gate (marked ‘Private’) and straight down path, across drive and through double metal gates.

Go straight down the hill, through gate by large oak. This is the downstream end of the beat.

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Beat 30 Boldford Bridge, River Carey

3 Tokens

Trout 16 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 June – 30 November

SX 364883 - SX 363876 1000m of single right hand bank.

Access **** Fishability **** Description: This is another nice section of the Carey which is the middle and most of popular of the three Carey beats. It comprises small riffle sections and some deep pools and runs, offering good dry fly and nymph fishing. Best fished from within the river using 7ft, 3-4wt fly rods. Reports of good mayfly hatches over the past few seasons although can suffer from low flows in dry conditions. Catches are gradually improving with good numbers of brown trout and grayling now being recorded regularly, it produced 46 brown trout and 24 grayling in 2014. A likely spot to see Kingfishers.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. All trout under 7” must be returned, no more than 2 trout to be retained per day.

Please return all sea trout and grayling. Sorry, no dogs.

Directions & Access: From Launceston take the A388 to Holsworthy. After crossing the Tamar at Netherbridge, take the third turn on your right, signed Broadwoodwidger. Continue on this road, until you go over the old railway bridge and park on the right hand side before Boldford Bridge. Walk down the path to the right hand side of the bridge and enter the field through the gateway. The box is attached to a tree approx. 30m downstream from the gateway.

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Beat 31 Jays, River Carey

3 Tokens

Trout 16 Mar - 30 Sept, Grayling 16 June – 30 November

SX 363872 - SX 359863 1.6 km of single right hand bank.

Access *** Fishability *** Description: Brown trout and grayling fishing with occasional sea trout on the lower most of the Carey beats available. This beat is in a lovely wide valley with lots of water for several anglers. Like the other Carey beats it is best suited to a shorter fly rod 7-8ft, 3-4 wt. Can be prone to low flows and colour following spate. Out fished by the Boldford Bridge beat in 2014, it still produced good numbers of brown trout and grayling. It is hoped that this beat and the others on the Carey continue to improve and provide consistently good sport.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. All trout under 7� must be returned, no more than 2 trout to be retained per day.

Please return all sea trout and grayling. Sorry, no dogs.

Directions & Access: From Launceston take the A388 to Liftondown. Take the left turn signed Holsworthy. At the next T junction turn left to Holsworthy. Continue straight on and you will drop down a steep hill and cross over the River Carey at Heale Bridge. After the bridge, go through the first gateway on the right. Follow the track round to the right and park between the old railway embankments, making sure you leave room for passing vehicles. The box is on the oak tree to the left.

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Beat 32 Clam End, River Inny

3 Tokens

Trout 15 Mar- 30 Sept, Salmon 1 Mar - 14 Oct, Grayling 16 June - 31 Oct

SX 307777 - SX 313775

600m of left hand single bank.

Access * Fishability *** Description: A lovely and secluded section of the wonderful River Inny with brown trout and grayling fishing that may offer the chance of salmon and sea trout in late season. This stretch is set in a steep valley that has created three good holding pools which provide the best opportunities for salmon and sea trout fishing. The rest of the river is pocket water that fishes well for trout and grayling. This beat is often lightly fished due to the very, very steep walk down to it. It is worth the walk though, the Inny is a cracking river, renowned for brown trout and grayling. It produced 45 brown trout and a number of grayling to the few anglers who tried it in 2014.

Info & Restrictions: Fly, spin and worm (this beat is fly only before 16 June) fly and spin only after 31 August.

No spinning for grayling. All trout under 7” must be returned, no more than 2 trout, 2 sea trout or 1 salmon to be retained per day. Please return all grayling.

Directions & Access: From Launceston take the B3254 to South Petherwin. Once through South Petherwin take the first left. Proceed to Larrick (right, left at junctions) and once in Larrick follow the road around to the left and then take the next right. Wind your way through until you find a gate (Clam End) on the right.

The track down is very, very steep, if in doubt as to your car’s ability to get back up, park at the top and walk down. If you are confident, drive down and park by the box at the end of the track.

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Beat 33 Berrio Mill, River Lynher

3 Tokens

Trout 15 Mar - 30 Sept, Salmon 1 Mar - 14 Oct

SX 319710 - SX 315713

600m of left hand single bank.

Access **** Fishability *** Description: The Lynher is characterised by predominantly riffle-run sections and pocket water with occasional deep pools. This compact but varied section has 5 good holding pools and offers the chance of sea trout and salmon through the season, with the best of the trout fishing coming in May and June. This beat remains very popular with local anglers and again produced good numbers of brown trout to 10”.

Info & Restrictions: Fly, spinner and worm (worm fishing is only allowed between June 16 and August 31). All trout under 7” must be returned, no more than 2 trout, 2 sea trout or 1 salmon to be retained per day. Sorry, no dogs. Holiday cottages are available at Berrio Mill as well as free range eggs and honey (Tel: 01579 363252. www.berriomill.co.uk Directions & Access: From Callington town centre head north on the A388 then take the first sign post left to Maders and Golberdon. Continue for 2.5 miles past Maders and on through the crossroads at Golberdon. Follow the road down into the valley for 0.4 miles and turn right immediately before Kerney Bridge signed Mornick. Continue 0.1 miles and park in the space on your left near the gate. The token box is located through the gate. Post your tokens and proceed around the pig field and down to the river, there is a fenced path along the beat.

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Beat 34 Tresarret, River Camel

5 Tokens

Trout and salmon 1 May – 30 September

SX 084734 - SX 088725

1250m of single right hand bank.

Access **** Fishability **** Description: A lovely section of the River Camel with 6 named, easily accessible pools providing excellent salmon and sea trout fishing. The beat also offers good dry and nymph fly fishing for brown trout. Fished by Passport anglers mainly for brownies, the beat produced seven sea trout and 157 brown trout in 2014.

Info & Restrictions: Before 16 June fly and spinner only. After 16 June fly, spinner and worm. All trout under 7” must be returned, no more than 2 trout, 2 sea trout or 1 salmon to be retained per day. Accommodation and late season salmon fishing is available at Tresarret Manor by prior booking (Tel: 01208 850338).

Directions & Access: From Launceston take the A30 west. At the end of the dual carriageway continue on the single carriageway. On descending a slight hill turn right to Blisland at a grey house called “Fourwinds”. Follow the road for just under a mile and proceed straight over the staggered cross road signed St Mabyn and follow the road into the valley for 1.3 miles. Turn left at the sign post for St Mabyn and Wadebridge and cross over Tresarret Bridge and park on the right near the gate taking care not to obstruct it. The box can be found on the inside of this gate which also accesses the northern section of the beat, while the gate across the road accesses the southern section.

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Beat 35 Grogarth, River Fal

3 Tokens SW 929467 - SW 923457

Trout 1 April – 30 September 1000m mixed double and single bank, fishing from the left hand bank.

Access *** Fishability *** Description: A nice section of the lower Fal that has some good pools and runs providing brown trout fishing with the chance of a sea trout from May. There is a good head of brown trout with fish up to 13”. Prone to coloured water so best fished by day for sea trout, being particularly worth a try on a spring tide. The beat fished well last year producing over 49 brown trout to 10” and a handful of peal in 2014.

Please note: electric fencing is sometimes used to control stock in adjoining fields, please take care when accessing the beat.

Info & Restrictions: Fly, spinner and worm.

All trout under 7” must be returned, no more than 1 trout or 1 sea trout to be retained per day. All salmon must be returned.

Directions & Access: From Tregony follow the road down to the river and park in the public car park by the river. The beat extends upstream of the bridge and the token box is at the bottom of the steps through the gap in the wall.

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Beat 36 Tregeagle, Tresillian River

2 Tokens

Trout 1 April – 30 September

SW 873470 - SW 86946

600m of right hand single bank.

Access *** Fishability **

Be aware of overhead power lines.

Description: This beat is just above the tide and has a good head of brown trout and usually a run of sea trout from late April. Try a 7-8ft 3-5wt fly rods and fish in the gloaming for sea trout. They can be caught on nymph by day but worm and Mepps (size 2) are often the most effective method, particularly after a summer spate (even better if coinciding with spring tides). The section above the weir and the pool below are generally the most productive. It is becoming a little more popular with fly fishers looking for browns but is generally very lightly fished. In 2014 it produced 104 brown trout to 11”.

Info & Restrictions: Fly, spinner and worm. All trout under 7” must be returned, no more than 2 trout or 2 sea trout to be retained per day.

Directions & Access: From St Austell take the A390 to Truro. Pass through Grampound and at the next roundabout take the first left to Truro. Continue for 3 miles and cross over the Tresillian River and take the first right and continue for approx.0.3 miles. With the cemetery on your left enter through the gateway on the right (with ornamental metal gates you will have to open and close behind you). Proceed along the track and park up by the box on the left hand side.

Walk down to the river through the rush pasture or along the path leading upstream.

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Beat 37 South West Lakes Trust, Trout and Coarse Fisheries

Various Tokens

Trout: 15 March – 30 Sept Coarse: 15 March – 14 March

Access: various Fishability: various For full fishery and competition details go to: www.swlakestrust.org.uk Westcountry Rivers Trust is delighted to continue in partnership with the South West Lakes Trust to offer the roving angler an unsurpassed selection of stillwater trout and coarse fisheries which can be accessed with your Westcountry Angling Passport Tokens. Whether you enjoy trout or coarse fishing, are a novice or seasoned angler, prefer stocked or wild fisheries, these lakes provide fantastic sport in some of the Westcountry’s most beautiful surroundings. Passport Tokens can be redeemed against a day’s fishing at any of the South West Lakes Trust’s trout or coarse fisheries. These include Argal, Upper and Lower Tamar, Porth and 10 other lakes for coarse fishing and Kennick, Wimbleball, Siblyback, Stithians, Colliford, Roadford and Fernworthy and 7 other lakes for trout. This season Drift in west Cornwall is also included. The trout fisheries combine both rainbow trout and ‘wild’ fisheries which are only occasionally stocked, often with just brownies, providing outstanding sport for naturalised fish. For those seeking this wilder experience we recommend fishing Roadford, Colliford or Fernworthy. All you need here is a 9ft 6wt rod and reel with a floating line, a box of flies, net and off you go. Much of the fishing will occur in the margins so when walking the banks keep back from the water edge so you don’t spook fish feeding close in.

Day tickets and boats may be booked using SWLT on-line booking system. For more information, including 2014 ticket prices, see the Trust’s website (www.swlakestrust.org.uk), or telephone the Trust’s Head office (01566 771930) or contact your nearest water. * Please note: Westcountry Angling Passport tokens are worth £2.50 each and, in most cases, you will also have to use cash or cheque to make up the correct value of your day permit at SWLT fisheries. Tokens cannot be exchanged for cash.

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Beat 39 Upper Yealm Fishery, River Yealm

5 Tokens

Trout 15 March - 30 Sept, Salmon 1 April – 15 December

SX 602566 603575

1km double bank

Access ***

Fishability ***

Please note that certain days of the season will not be available on this beat. These days will be few but are subject to change at short notice. In order to avoid disappointment always check online to ensure the beat is available before visiting the beat. When the beat is closed, a sign will also be fixed to the token box informing you that you are not allowed to fish.

Description: Approximately 1km of double bank fishing on the River Yealm near Ivybridge.

This is a lovely beat which combines two distinct sections of water. The upper section displays typical moorland river features with a mix of runs and pools suiting dry fly/nymph fishing. The lower section is more open and has 5 holding pools which provide good brown trout and, with the right water, excellent sea trout fishing. The Yealm is also a late run salmon river and there is a chance of a fish, given the right water conditions. The beat suffered last year in the very hot and dry conditions but still produced over 50 brown trout, 7 sea trout and two salmon.

Info & Restrictions: Fly only. Catch & Release for salmon & brown trout, 2 sea trout, over 12”, may be retained per day. Please use barbless or de-barbed hooks. Sorry, no dogs.

Directions & Access: From Plymouth, leave the A38 at Lee Mill slip road and follow the road into Lee Mill; at the Westward Inn pub turn left on to New Park Road. From Exeter, leave the A38 at Lee Mill slip road, follow the road into Lee Mill and turn right at the Westward Inn on to New Park Road. Follow New Park Road for 0.5 mile then take right turn signed Venton (narrow lane).

Follow the lane for 1.5 mile. Look for a Hump Back Bridge sign on the left, 50 yards after the sign turn right up a narrow bumpy track leading to a house called Bryony, park by the double garage, on the left hand side. The token box is on the fence next to the garage. The river runs down the far left hand side of the field in front of you.

To access the upper section please walk back down the track and along to access points indicated on the map.

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