Near Witheridge, mid Devon to River Taw · 12 miles
Fly Fishing on the River Little Dart River
2 beats on the Little Dart River sell access by the day.
Where the Little Dart River 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 Little Dart River
2 beats availableBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the Little Dart River. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
About the River Little Dart River
River Little Dart River at a glance
- Length
- 12 miles
- Source
- Near Witheridge, mid Devon
- Mouth
- River Taw
- Tributary of
- River Taw
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Water type
- Spate
Fish species
Anglers on the Little Dart River 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 Little Dart River is a tributary of the Taw in mid Devon. It is not a branch of the River Dart, which is a different river in the south of the county. It rises near Witheridge and flows west for about twelve miles, passing Chulmleigh, before it joins the Taw. The Environment Agency has a level gauge at Chulmleigh, so you can see how the river is running before you set out.
The Taw rises on Dartmoor and small rain-fed rivers in this part of Devon rise and fall quickly. A few dry days can leave the Little Dart low and clear, and a wet spell can colour it and send it up, so the level matters more than the date.
We do not yet have a sourced account of the species the Little Dart holds, so we have not guessed. Parts of it are offered to visiting anglers through a day permit scheme, and the permit is the place to check what you can fish for, the season and the method.
If you are unsure what the water offers, it is best treated as small stream fishing: light tackle, quiet wading, and short, accurate casts.
FAQ
Little Dart River FAQs
Common questions about fishing the Little Dart River, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
