ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO FISH

FISH CARE AND WATER TEMPERATURE

During hotter, drier summers water levels can drop and temperatures may rise to levels

that are harmful to salmonids. We recommend avoiding fishing when water

temperatures exceed 18 °C. Carry a thermometer and check temperatures regularly. If

conditions are borderline, lower temperatures may be found in shaded or heavily

wooded areas, on upland areas or where ground water enters the river.

Consider using appropriately strong tackle during periods of higher water temperatures

to help bring fish to hand more quickly and reduce the stress and exhaustion associated

with prolonged fights.

If you intend to release the fish keep it in the net or water while removing the hook

wherever possible. Using barbless hooks makes hook removal quicker and easier,

reducing handling time and improving the fish’s chances of recovery. Always keep the

fish wet and wherever possible keep it in the water at all times. Before handling a fish

thoroughly wet your hands to minimise the risk of damaging its protective slime layer.

If a photograph is to be taken ensure everything is prepared in advance. Consider taking

the photograph with the fish submerged or whilst still in the net to minimise handling

and stress.

Before release support the fish gently in the current facing upstream so that water flows

naturally through the gills. Allow the fish time to recover and swim away under its own

power. Do not release the fish until it is strong enough to maintain its position and move

oI confidently.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

These are available on our website. Please read them and follow them so as to upset

nobody. All anglers need a Rod Licence from the Environment Authority.

DAY / WEEK TICKETS

Day and week tickets are available for Brown trout or Migratory Fish. The latter will

include fishing for the former. One ticket per day is available for Totnes Weir Pool.

These can be booked online via Clubmate

( https://dartanglingassociation.clubmate.co.uk )

SEASONS

BROWN TROUT AND SEA TROUT – MARCH 15 TO SEPTEMBER 30 INCLUSIVE

SALMON – FEBRUARY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30 INCLUSIVE

WATER

Day and Week ticket holders can fish the following water:

• Left bank from Austins Bridge to Stretchford Run

• Left bank from Staverton Bridge to Staverton Weir

• Left bank from below Town Mills to Folly Pool

On the website is a MAPS page containing a link to a Google Maps layer showing your

own position and the names of pools and other landmarks so you know where you are.

There is a padlock on the gate giving access to the water below Staverton Bridge. The

code will be on your emailed ticket.

• Duchy of Cornwall water on Dartmoor – please see their own maps. There is a

good Beat map on Fishpass website

The Duchy of Cornwall water is fly only. Spinning for salmon only is allowed on the

lower water below Austins Bridge. Prawns are allowed on the stretch immediately

below Staverton Bridge.

MEMBERSHIPS

You can join as a Salmon Member, a Sea Trout Member, a Brown Trout member or a

Junior member if you are under 18. There is currently no waiting list. Prices are £300,

£230, £150 or £15 respectively. You can fish for species in lower categories than the one

you choose.

NEW

For new members you will need to submit an application form (click here) which will

be distributed to the committee for approval. If you don’t know any proposers, a short

paragraph about yourself and your fishing will suIice. This usually takes less than 24

hours. Once accepted you will be asked to pay the appropriate subscription then you

will be added to our Clubmate database and email distribution list. You’ll be sent a

badge and car sticker. All this can be done electronically

RENEWAL

Renewal of subscriptions is due by February 1st each year. You can renew through

Clubmate or by paying the appropriate subscription into the DAA bank account.

WATER

All members can fish the following water:

• Simpsons – Left bank from Dartmeet to New Bridge. Includes Combestone

Island and Wellsfoot island but not Bell Pool Island

• Bell Pool and Bell Pool island – 2026 season only – being sold

• Halliwells – Left bank from stream below Holne Bridge to Tail of Boundary Pool

• Hembury – Right Bank from River Dart Country Park fence down to Holy Pool

• Kilbury – From wooden walkway at Admirals walk down to Weir

• Church Commissioners – Left bank from 46 metres below Kilbury Weir to Hood

Bridge – DON’T GET CAUGHT WALKING ON THE RAILWAY LINE!

• Below Staverton Bridge to Staverton Weir

• Below Town Mills at Staverton to Folly Pool

• Pilsey Meadow

• Left Bank below railway line at Totnes to mouth of Hems

• Tailrace – Right Bank from tailrace below Kilbury Weir to Austins Bridge

• SW Lakes – Right Bank fromAustins Bridge to Nursery Pool

• Fogdens – Right Bank from Rookery Pool to Abbotsmead

• Wilsons – Right bank from Abbotsmead to Quarry Pool (access but no fishing in

front of Colston House)

• Hood Barton – Right Bank from Eales Folly to Island Pool

• Dartington – Right Bank from below Still Pool to Boat House Pool

• Totnes Weir Pool – Both banks during the day only

• Left bank upstream of Staverton Bridge from Sand Pool to Bridge – 2 rods during

08:00 TO 20:00, 2 rods at 20:00 TO 02:00 – ONLY ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS –

MUST BE BOOKED THROUGH CLUBMATE

• Salmon Members can fish Totnes Weir Pool from Dusk to dawn. You will be

allocated either an odd-night or even-night to limit crowding at night on this pool

• Duchy of Cornwall water on Dartmoor – please see their own maps. There is a

good Beat map on Fishpass website

The Duchy of Cornwall water is fly only. Spinning for salmon only is allowed on the

lower water. Prawns are allowed on the stretch immediately below Staverton Bridge.

Brown Trout and Sea Trout members can purchase one ticket per month to fish for

Salmon or Sea Trout via Clubmate

All members except Junior Members can purchase up to 5 guest tickets per season via

Clubmte

COMMUNICATION

Email distribution list – all members will be included

Fishing Chat – Dart Whatsapp group. Ping Tom Pakes and ask him to add you

tompakes@icloud.com

Website

AGM in December

Me – gileshammersley@hotmail.com

07767350408

01803 762868

OCCASIONAL EVENTS

• BANK CLEARING

Takes place on Sunday mornings in January and February. Notice by email and

on website

• ACCESS AND ADVICE

Occasional sessions