27) South Penquite

2 Tokens

1 Apr - 30 Sept SX 114759 - SX 103756.
1400m of single left hand bank.

Access ** Fishability *

Description:
This is a stunning section of the river. It changes from a placid moorland stream at the top, to a wild rushing torrent at the lower end, as it falls off the moor. Due to a barrier at the lower end of the beat it only holds a unique population of brown trout. It is slow to start in the spring but from late April onwards fishes well for lots of 4-10” fish with the odd whopper over 2lb. Plenty of challenging trout to10” last year from our highest beat above sea level!

Restrictions:
This is a very tricky beat to fish and best suited to worm fishing or a tiny fly rod. It is a woodland SSSI so only limited trimming is possible. It is well worth a try as it epitomises the ‘wild fish in wild places’ ethos of this scheme. The riverside path has been improved and it is now just about passable! Fly and worm only. No more than 2 trout to be retained per day.