Salmon Season Extension: October 1st - 14th inclusive.

In Order to gather data on the number of late-running salmon, the EA has agreed to allow anglers to fish on the Torridge for salmon (not sea trout or brown trout) during the first fortnight of October. All fish must be released and fishing must only be with a single barbless or debarbed hook. The scheme is being administered by the River Torridge Fishery Association. As well as a valid national rod licence, anglers must be in possession of a permit giving permission to fish during this fortnight. Anglers fishing without a permit will be deemed to be fishing illegally out of season. Permits can be obtained from the Secretary of the Association, Charles Inniss (See ‘home page’ for contact details) or from The Half Moon Inn (see ‘places to stay’). Together with the permit to fish, anglers will be issued with a catch return form that must be completed and returned to the Secretary by 31st October. Anglers failing to complete the catch return form by that date will not be issued with a permit in 2008. There will be no permit fee, but anglers issued with permits who are not members of the Association will be encouraged to join (Associate membership £15) or at least make a financial contribution towards the cost of administering the scheme. For any further information please contact the Secretary.