Frequently asked questions

Yes, well behaved dogs are allowed when trout or salmon fishing provided they are kept under control and not allowed in the water or other peoples beats. We also request that you clean up after your dogs. Dogs are not allowed during the coarse fishing season.

Yes, there are two purpose built BBQ’s at the main fishing cabin on the trout beats.You will need to bring your own charcoal and make sure they are fully out when finished.

Trout fishing: 8’6” or anything over 7’ is ok.  Salmon fishing: 15’ double handed is a good rod although we do not fish double handed spey cast. Minimum line weight 7lb. 

For further details and queries, you can ring our river keeper, Clayton.

Yes, if booked in advance. See separate page for prices.

Please note, long handled nets are needed not “paddle” nets. 

Trout: Upstream dry fly preferred but upstream nymphs are allowed at the river keeper’s discretion when river conditions are not conducive to the dry fly. Maximum hook size for trout fishing: Size 12 

Salmon: Spinning; prawn fishing after 16th June; heavy weighted nymph. No worms allowed.

Trout: You may keep up to 4 trout if you are fishing on your own on a trout beat or 6 if fishing with a guest. If you are fishing on a salmon beat you may take a maximum of 2 trout per beat. No trout under 12” to be killed unless diseased or in very bad condition. 

Salmon: ALL salmon must be released. There are best practice methods for catch and release and these include: 

• Minimise air exposure, ideally not removing the fish from the water during landing, unhooking and photographing. 
• Use fish-friendly landing nets with soft knotless mesh to help protect the fish from abrasion injury. 
• Handle fish gently with wet hands and do not squeeze as this can damage internal organs. Touching the gills and eyes should be avoided. 
• Always support the fish under the belly and keep in an upright / horizontal position, preferably underwater and facing into the current. 
• Remove the hook with a long pair of forceps, disgorger or another unhooking device. When it is not be possible to remove the hook, cut the leader as close to the hook as possible as the hook will work its way out. This is less damaging than prolonged handling.

Sea Trout: Sea trout can be kept. No sea trout under 15" in length to be killed unless diseased or in very bad condition. 

Coarse fish and Grayling: All coarse fish and grayling must be returned.

Yes, but we ask that they stay on your beat with you or at the main hut and do not stray onto other beats.

Yes. We have a private 1.5 mile gravel track.

Trout: 9am until one hour after sunset. 

Salmon: 9am until 8pm. 

Sea Trout: 8.45pm – 3am 

Winter fishing: 9am until sunset.

Trout: 18th April – 7th October 

Salmon: 1st March – 1st Otober 

Sea Trout: 1st May – 31st October 

Grayling fly fishing: 10th October – 31st January 

Coarse fishing: 8th October – 14th March

Yes, we have portaloos at the bottom and top of the fishery.

No, all fishing is carried out from the riverbank with no wading allowed.

Yes, from 1st May until 31st October from 8.45pm until 3am. 

Method of fishing is fly only. 

Catch limits: None for Sea Trout, 2 per beat for brown trout. 

Any Salmon caught MUST be released. 

Minimum of 2 rods for safety reasons.

 Unfortunately it is not practical to offer half day tickets. 
 

Yes, or, if you are taking a double beat it will just be yourself and your guest.

We can arrange for a fishing guide/ghillie on your trip if booked in advance and depending on availability – see separate pricing page.

This is totally up to you although it is much appreciated by the keeper/ghillie. They have imparted their years of experience with you and hopefully added to the enjoyment of your fishing.

Yes, except under 16’s and there are concessions for the over 65’s. A rod licence can be purchased on-line on the Enrivonment Agency Website: Buy a rod fishing licence: When you need a licence - GOV.UK

Yes, these can be “open dated” and either for a specific type of fishing e.g, a day’s trout fishing or just a monetary value so the recipient can put it towards whatever fishing they would like. These can be posted out on card or emailed. Find out more.

We offer corporate fishing events for up to 18 rods where everything is provided – you just need to invite your guests and turn up. A typical day would be a 9am arrival for coffee and a hot bacon roll. Drive up the river to the main fishing cabin, which will be the base for the day. If necessary, receive tuition from a ghillie and be provided with the correct tackle and a selection of flies. Mid-morning coffee and biscuits are served on the riverbank and a lunch (choice of menus) followed by fishing and a cream tea. For those wanting to stay on later for the evening rise we can organise a snack before departure.