Beat 10: Upper Teign

Important notice – Due to high water temperatures (exceeding 18c) and its impact on fish welfare, we’ve made the decision to temporarily close this Beat. We’ll be assessing conditions over the coming weeks and will open this Beat when safe to do so. Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this. - there’s currently no QR code located at the Beat, please email [email protected] to obtain a Fish Pass day ticket for the Upper Teign Beat once opened. With 12km of mixed double and single bank this is an extensive fishery comprising a fantastic and very long stretch of brown trout water located in the Dartmoor National Park. 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 2019 season had hugely productive days, some anglers catching 60 fish in just a few hours! it’s not like they lack in size either, with fish up to the 15” mark landed. Please record trout of 17cm and above only on the catch returns. 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.