Fish Pass - Duchy Agent: Postbridge PO

About Duchy Agent: Postbridge PO

!!CLOSED TEMPORARILY DUE TO COVID-19!! Set amidst the Duchy’s Dartmoor Estate is an impressive network of some of Britain’s most beautiful rivers, extending to some 26 miles and comprising much of the East and West Dart and their tributaries, the Blackabrook, Cowsic, Cherrybrook, Stannon Brook, Wallabrook and Swincombe. This is a trout day ticket only. Day, week or season ticket basis for trout or migratory fish and can be purchased from a range of outlets across the Moor (mapped below) To purchase in app, visit this agent and scan their QR code.

Fish Species

Brown Trout

Sea Trout

Salmon

Season Dates

Start Date

15th March

End Date

30th September

Information & restrictions

Please follow the countryside code and the Dartmoor National Park Byelaws at all times. dartmoor-npa.gov.uk Parts of Dartmoor that form areas of the fishery are used for military exercise; these are shown on O.S. Explorer OL28. Full information is available at gov.uk/government/publications/dartmoor-firing-programme When wading great care should be taken at all times, use suitable soles (try and avoid felted soles as they have the potential to trap invasive species), carry a wading stick and wear a lifejacket. Access to some areas can require considerable walking and the fishing can be physically demanding. Take a map (OS Explorer OL28), obtain local knowledge from other anglers/ guides, watch the weather and tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back. Do not rely on there being mobile phone signal, often there will be no signal.

Directions & access

The map below shows where you are NOT allowed to fish within the Duchy estate. We recommend picking up a map when you scan in which are provided free of charge and will detail the extent of the Duchy estate and give detail on good pools and parking.