River Camel
River Camel, Polbrock to Wenford Bridge
River Camel, Polbrock to Wenford Bridge is a fishing beat on the River Camel. Club members only. Membership is the main route on, but it is worth asking, as many clubs keep guest or taster days open.
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River Camel, Polbrock to Wenford Bridge at a glance
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This is Bodmin Anglers Association’s water on the River Camel, between Polbrock Bridge near Wadebridge and Wenford Bridge on the upper river. The association publishes a map for each section: Polbrock to Grogley, Boscarne to Helland, Shell Woods to Wenford Bridge, Shell Woods to Poley’s Bridge and the Trecarne beat. This listing covers them together, because the association does not give each section its own rules.
The association says the river holds salmon, sea trout and brown trout. On the Polbrock and Grogley map, the left bank is artificial baits only. The right bank is any method before 1 December, and from 1 to 15 December it is artificial baits only until noon and any method from noon until nightfall. The rules also call the stretch between Trecarne Bridge and Kenningstock Weir a sanctuary area and say artificial baits only on the Trecarne beat, so read the rules and maps before fishing the top of the water. The Environment Agency’s Camel byelaw applies throughout.
It is members’ water, and members may fish from 1 May to 15 December.
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Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Camel, Polbrock to Wenford Bridge
Members of Bodmin Anglers Association only. Members fish from 1 May to 15 December. Barbless hooks only before 16 June each year, and when bait fishing from 1 September to 15 December. No maggots. Sea trout over 20 inches (500mm) should be returned if they can be released with little damage, as a guideline. Catch limits and the bait rules shown on the association’s maps and notice boards must be followed. No dogs. The Environment Agency’s River Camel byelaw applies, including the return of every salmon. You need a valid Environment Agency salmon and sea trout rod licence.
Where River Camel, Polbrock to Wenford Bridge is
Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Camel.
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The River Camel rises on Hendraburnick Down, on the edge of Bodmin Moor, and runs about 30 miles to the Celtic Sea between Stepper Point and Pentire Point, which makes it the second longest river wholly in Cornwall. It is tidal up to Egloshayle, and its main tributaries are the Allen, the Ruthern, the De Lank and the…
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