The Little Dart River is a charming small river in Devon offering mixed coarse and game fishing opportunities across its 28km length. The moderate water quality supports healthy populations of roach and eel for coarse anglers, while trout and salmon runs provide excellent sport for fly fishers during their seasons. Access is generally good along much of the river, though you should check with the local fishing association or Environment Agency for permit requirements and any seasonal restrictions.
Little Dart River observes the standard close season: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Always check local byelaws before your visit. A rod licence alone does not grant access — most stretches require club membership or a day ticket in addition.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Little Dart River holds roach, trout, salmon, eel.
Salmon fishing on Little Dart River requires a separate migratory salmonid licence from the EA in addition to the standard rod licence. Bag limits and season dates apply.
Trout fishing on Little Dart River may be subject to season restrictions set by the local club or riparian owner — always confirm before your session.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Little Dart River. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Little Dart River, you need a valid EA rod licence, available online from gov.uk. Annual, day and 8-day licences are available. In addition to the rod licence, you will need club membership or a day ticket from the controlling angling club or riparian owner for most stretches of Little Dart River.
Always check conditions before you visit. Water quality, access and rules can change seasonally. The EA's Catchment Data Explorer provides up-to-date water quality information for Little Dart River.
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