North east of Camelford, Cornwall to River Camel near Sladesbridge, upstream of Egloshayle
Fly Fishing on the River Allen (Camel)
2 beats on the River Allen (Camel) sell access by the day.
Where the River Allen (Camel) runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Tap a marker for a quick read on price.
Fishing Beats on the River Allen (Camel)
2 beats availableBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Allen (Camel). Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Allen (Camel)
2 clubsMembership bodies holding water on the River Allen (Camel). Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
About the River Allen (Camel)
River Allen (Camel) at a glance
- Source
- North east of Camelford, Cornwall
- Mouth
- River Camel near Sladesbridge, upstream of Egloshayle
- Tributary of
- River Camel
- Country
- United Kingdom
The River Allen (Camel) is a major tributary of the River Camel in north Cornwall. It is not the Allen in Dorset, and not the other Cornish River Allen that runs through Truro. The name began as a mistake: in 1888 the Ordnance Survey put Allen on a river that had been called the Layne, borrowing the old name for the lower Camel. The Cornish name, Dowr Lehen, means slate river.
It springs north east of Camelford and flows south south west down the Allen Valley, past St Teath and St Kew Highway, to join the Camel near Sladesbridge, just upstream of Egloshayle. Much of the river is part of the Camel Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The Allen is fished for salmon and sea trout. Wadebridge and District Angling Association holds beats on both the Camel and the Allen. The Allen sits inside the Camel salmon and sea trout byelaws, so under the Environment Agency rules in force since 11 December 2024 every salmon caught must be returned, as must any sea trout over 50cm.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
FAQ
River Allen (Camel) FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Allen (Camel), from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
