- Ecology: Good
Water quality details
- Dissolved oxygen: High
- Ammonia (Phys-Chem): High
- pH: High
- Phosphate: Good
- Temperature: High
- Physico-chemical quality elements: Good
- Chemical: Does not require assessment
EA (England) · GB108049007060
Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
- Fly only
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Warm — slow17°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Morning into early afternoon.
Where
Pool tails, steadier runs, and any water with pace.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Good conditions based on river hydrology and migration patterns.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 12 Uhr
12 Uhr(now) — Heather Fly
Stage: Terrestrials on topApproach: Dry flyActivity: 95%
Also:Reed Smut74%Cinnamon Sedge37%Autumn Dun32%
Peak emergence windowWeather boost9 food groups active
Peak activity at 12 Uhr — Heather Fly (Heather Fly, Peak emergence window)
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Supporters see the full sub-surface read.
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 3 as a supporter.
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Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Salmon runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Sea trout runRun
1
2
2
2
2
1
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
2
3
2
CapererHatch
2
3
3
2
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Autumn DunHatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
Beats · 1
Wadebridge & District AA — visitor accessAccess varies
Wadebridge controls ten miles of the Camel and one mile of the Allen.
Visit official site ↗Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- EA SW byelaws apply
- Mandatory C&R for salmon
- Camel Fisheries Association controls most water; check current permit conditions.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
River Camel Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 1 April → 15 December
- Sea trout 1 April → 30 September
- Trout 15 March → 30 September
Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026)
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Boards & regulators
River Camel
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Warm — slow17°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Morning into early afternoon.
Where
Pool tails, steadier runs, and any water with pace.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Good conditions based on river hydrology and migration patterns.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 12 Uhr
12 Uhr(now) — Heather Fly
Stage: Terrestrials on topApproach: Dry flyActivity: 95%
Also:Reed Smut74%Cinnamon Sedge37%Autumn Dun32%
Peak emergence windowWeather boost9 food groups active
Peak activity at 12 Uhr — Heather Fly (Heather Fly, Peak emergence window)
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Supporters see the full sub-surface read.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 3 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Salmon runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Sea trout runRun
1
2
2
2
2
1
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
2
3
2
CapererHatch
2
3
3
2
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Autumn DunHatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
Beats · 1
Wadebridge & District AA — visitor accessAccess varies
Wadebridge controls ten miles of the Camel and one mile of the Allen.
Visit official site ↗Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- EA SW byelaws apply
- Mandatory C&R for salmon
- Camel Fisheries Association controls most water; check current permit conditions.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
River Camel Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Good
Water quality details
- Dissolved oxygen: High
- Ammonia (Phys-Chem): High
- pH: High
- Phosphate: Good
- Temperature: High
- Physico-chemical quality elements: Good
- Chemical: Does not require assessment
EA (England) · GB108049007060
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 1 April → 15 December
- Sea trout 1 April → 30 September
- Trout 15 March → 30 September
Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026)
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Boards & regulators