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Fishing Up-River for Sea Trout
While Totnes Weir Pool gets most of the attention, the up-river beats can offer quieter—and often more rewarding—fishing.
Why Fish Up-River?
- Less crowded
- More water to explore
- Fish that have already moved upstream
Choosing Your Water
Avoid obvious, over-fished pools early in the evening. Instead:
- Walk further
- Fish quieter stretches
- Return to popular pools later in the night
Tackle & Approach
A lighter setup usually works best:
- 9–10ft #6/7 rod
- Floating line (later season)
- Intermediate (early season, higher water)
Techniques
- Fish traditional wet flies
- Try a muddler on the dropper
- Cover water steadily
In higher or coloured water, daytime fishing can occasionally produce results.
Top Tip
Effort equals reward—those willing to walk further often find the better fish.
