Higher Clovelly, near the north Devon coast to Taw estuary between Appledore and Instow, Bideford Bay · 58 miles
Fly Fishing on the River Torridge
3 beats on the River Torridge sell access by the day, from £25. 1 fishery take bookings along it.
Where the River Torridge 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 Torridge
3 beats availableBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Torridge. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Fisheries on the River Torridge
1 fishery availableFishery operators offering bookable fishing on the River Torridge. Each listing covers tickets, accommodation, tuition, and equipment hire where available.
About the River Torridge
River Torridge at a glance
- Length
- 58 miles
- Source
- Higher Clovelly, near the north Devon coast
- Mouth
- Taw estuary between Appledore and Instow, Bideford Bay
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Water type
- Spate
Fish species
Anglers on the River Torridge 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 Torridge describes a long loop through Devon farming country before it meets the Taw at Appledore and runs out into Bideford Bay. It is formed where two small streams, one of them rising near Higher Clovelly, come together, and it then heads east past Black Torrington and Sheepwash before swinging north through Great Torrington to the estuary at Bideford.
Along the way it collects the Waldon, the Lew, the Okement, the Mere and the Yeo. It is a spate river, and it often runs between wooded banks that can be steep, so it rises and falls with the rain. Henry Williamson made it the home of Tarka the Otter.
Salmon, sea trout and brown trout are all fished here. One long-established stretch reports a trend towards larger brown trout in recent seasons, with fish over 2lb taken, and there are still some mayfly hatches. One long-established stretch fishes from the start of March to the end of September.
Fishing is a mix of inn water, club water and private beats. Some of it can be fished on a day ticket.
FAQ
River Torridge FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Torridge, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
