Hendraburnick Down, on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall to Celtic Sea between Stepper Point and Pentire Point, via the Camel estuary at Padstow Bay · 30 miles
Fly Fishing on the River Camel
7 beats on the River Camel sell access by the day, from £30. 1 fishery take bookings along it.
Where the River 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 Camel
7 beats availableBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Camel. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Fisheries on the River Camel
1 fishery availableFishery operators offering bookable fishing on the River Camel. Each listing covers tickets, accommodation, tuition, and equipment hire where available.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Camel
3 clubsMembership bodies holding water on the River Camel. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list. Where a club's water is not listed as individual beats, it is not shown on the map above.
About the River Camel
River Camel at a glance
- Length
- 30 miles
- Source
- Hendraburnick Down, on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
- Mouth
- Celtic Sea between Stepper Point and Pentire Point, via the Camel estuary at Padstow Bay
- Country
- United Kingdom
Fish species
Anglers on the River Camel can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
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 Stannon.
The Camel has a long name for game fishing. Trout fishing was already listed as one of its attractions in the 1920s, and today it is known for salmon and trout, and for sea trout in particular. Catches of both salmon and sea trout have fallen a long way since the early 2000s, and the Environment Agency has put restrictions in place to protect the fish. Under its byelaws, in force since 11 December 2024, every salmon caught in the Camel catchment, including the Allen, must be returned, and so must any sea trout over 50cm.
The water is held by clubs and by a ticket scheme. Bodmin Anglers Association and Wadebridge and District Angling Association both fish the river, and the Westcountry Angling Passport offers day tickets on beats from the upper Camel down towards Wadebridge.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
FAQ
River Camel FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Camel, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
