East and West Dart, Dartmoor (join at Dartmeet) to Dartmouth, English Channel · 47 miles
Fly Fishing on the River Dart
3 beats on the River Dart sell access by the day, from £20.
Where the River Dart 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 Dart
3 beats availableBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Dart. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Dart
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Dart. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
About the River Dart
River Dart at a glance
- Length
- 47 miles
- Source
- East and West Dart, Dartmoor (join at Dartmeet)
- Mouth
- Dartmouth, English Channel
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Water type
- Spate
Fish species
Anglers on the River Dart 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 Dart rises high on Dartmoor as two separate streams, the East Dart and the West Dart, which join at Dartmeet. From there it runs south and east out of the moor, past Buckfast Abbey and through Buckfastleigh, Dartington and Totnes. At Totnes a weir marks the point where the river becomes tidal, and below it the Dart widens into a deep ria that reaches the sea at Dartmouth. In all it is about 47 miles.
It is moorland water that rises and falls with the rain. Salmon, sea trout and brown trout are all fished, and the trout fishing extends up onto the moor, on the East and West Dart and their tributaries.
Most of the fishing above Totnes is in private ownership, looked after by the riparian owners’ conservation association. Fishing on the open moor and on the middle river is offered to visitors through a landowner’s permits and through an angling association, with trout seasons running from spring to the end of September.
In hot, dry spells the river can be closed to fishing, so check conditions before you set out.
FAQ
River Dart FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Dart, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
