2009 Season

Another salmon season starts on 1st March with the brown trout season opening a fortnight later. After the recent wintry weather let’s hope for an early spring. After the recent flood resulting from snow melt and the severe storm which swept across southern England the river should be very fishable by the end of the month. The Torridge was renowned for its run of large early salmon and is one of the few rivers in England and Wales that still boasts a small number of these early fish. Last season Jonathan Ramsey caught the first of the year on 5th March. Spinning is allowed in March, but from 1st April “fly only” is the rule. For an update of river conditions and prospects the association secretary can be contacted on 01409 231 237 or at charles.inniss@btinternet.com.

All is well at our hatchery. 58,000 eggs were laid down and having survived the snow and ice unscathed will be hatching in the next month.

We are all hopeful that the recent improvements in our beautiful river continue in 2009.