Beat 9: Rothern Bridge

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.

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 entrance to the beat.