South of Beaworthy to River Torridge, north of Hatherleigh · 11 miles
Fly Fishing on the River Lew
1 beat on the River Lew sell access by the day.
Where the River Lew 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 Lew
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About the River Lew
River Lew at a glance
- Length
- 11 miles
- Source
- South of Beaworthy
- Mouth
- River Torridge, north of Hatherleigh
- Tributary of
- River Torridge
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Water type
- Spate
Fish species
Anglers on the River Lew 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 Lew is a small tributary of the Torridge in west Devon, not to be confused with the Lew that runs into the Lyd in the Tamar catchment. It rises just south of Beaworthy, flows east and then north past Hatherleigh, and joins the Torridge about a kilometre north of the town. The village of Northlew takes its name from it.
It is around ten miles long and runs through farming country on the upper part of the Torridge system. The water is small, with short runs and deeper pools, and it holds wild brown trout, with sea trout and the odd salmon running up from the Torridge.
Parts of the Lew are fished on the Westcountry Angling Passport, the token scheme run by the Westcountry Rivers Trust, which publishes the season and rules for each beat.
FAQ
River Lew FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Lew, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
