Fish Pass - Beat 21: Netherbridge

About Beat 21: Netherbridge

One of the most popular beats, it offers 900m of RHB easy access with good heads of browns, Grayling and the chance of a Sea trout or Salmon given sufficient water. A classic stretch of the middle Tamar, with long runs and large pools with a good mayfly hatch. The brown trout and Grayling respond well to most Dry and Nymph techniques, but methods such as streamer fishing does land the bigger trout. The Salmon and Sea trout fishing is at its best from June onwards, Salmon anglers should consider using a heavy single-handed rod to fish this Beat. Spinning and float fishing is permitted, please read the 'Info & Restriction' section for more details. The 2020 season saw plenty of Grayling and Brown trout caught with a good number of Sea trout too.

Fish Species

Brown Trout

Sea Trout

Salmon

Grayling

Season Dates

Start Date

1st January

End Date

31st December

Information & restrictions

Please follow all government guidelines on Covid-19 and only fish locally. Brown & Sea trout season runs from 15th March to 30th September Salmon season runs from 1st March to 14th October. Grayling season runs from 16th June- 15th March. Fly, spinner, maggot and worm permitted (worm fishing is only allowed between June 16th and August 31st). 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. Recommended Salmon fly tackle – A 9-10ft Single handed fly rod rated between 6-9wt matched with a floating or sink tip line is appropriate for this medium sized river. 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. 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.