After a long dry spell we have at last had a substantial fall of Rain across the area that resulted in the first spate of late spring. Coinciding with building Spring tides this should encourage a run of salmon and sea trout into North Devon’s rivers. I would expect the Taw and Torridge to be fishable by mid week as the water clears. The Lower Taw may rise slowly as tributaries from high on the moors lowly release into the main river. The Lyn has had a substantial rise but will fall quickly and be fishable from today with Tuesday likely to be the prime day.
Latest levels can be found via the EA link –https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/station/3099
The river levels at 07:15 on May 9th
River Torridge at Dolton – 0.85 M
River Taw at Umberleigh – 0.40
East Lyn at Brendon – 0.40
