Dartmoor to River Tamar at Bickleigh · 26 miles
Fly Fishing on the River Tavy
1 beat on the River Tavy sell access by the day, from £20.
Where the River Tavy 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 Tavy
1 beat availableBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Tavy. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Tavy
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Tavy. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
About the River Tavy
River Tavy at a glance
- Length
- 26 miles
- Source
- Dartmoor
- Mouth
- River Tamar at Bickleigh
- Tributary of
- River Tamar
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Water type
- Spate
Fish species
Anglers on the River Tavy 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 Tavy rises on Dartmoor and gave its name to Tavistock, Mary Tavy and Peter Tavy. It runs south west through a secluded valley to join the Tamar at Bickleigh, and is one of the Tamar’s main tributaries from the Devon side. Its own tributaries include the Walkham, the Burn and the Lumburn, and at Tavistock it feeds a canal that runs to Morwellham Quay.
This is dark moorland water, quick to rise and drop, and the fishing reflects that. The Tavy supports hard fighting wild brown trout, with salmon and sea trout in summer and autumn. The valley is good fly water, and quiet enough that an angler can lose themselves for the day.
The river is largely fished through local association water, and visitors can fish some beats on a permit, so check which stretches are open and when. As with all the Dartmoor rivers the best of the sport follows rain: the migratory fish are fished for in summer and autumn.
FAQ
River Tavy FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Tavy, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
