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This rugged High Moorland reservoir is about a 40 minute(1.5 miles) walk from the car park at Shipley Bridge. The tarmac’ed track follows the river valley to the foot of the dam. On a good day this is a very pleasant walk with extensive views across the Moor, to a reservoir which is little fished. The fishing is free to holders of a valid EA trout licence. The fishing is by spinning, bait or fly for small, brilliantly coloured moorland trout. Typically, small dark flies fished on a fine leader say three or four pounds breaking strain will be necessary to tempt these shy, wild fish. Flies such as sparsely dressed GRHE, black PTN, B & P spider(18’s). Dry black gnat, cul de canard emergers and tiny dark sedge patterns are all good flies to try.
Avon Dam. South Brent. Devon.
Season. 15th March till 12th October.
Tickets. The fishing at Avon Dam is free to holders of the appropriate EA Licence.
Travel Tips. Get off the A38 taking the turning for South Brent, just before Ivybridge on the road to Plymouth. In village of South Brent the road is signposted to Avon Dam but it is a minor road, so proceed with caution.
Recommended Pub/eatery Packhorse Inn. South Brent.
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