Historic coaching inn and country sports hotel in Lifton, Devon. Offers 22 miles of private fly fishing across the Tamar and five tributaries (Tavy, Walkham, Lumburn, Ottery, Thrushel), plus a private gin-clear trout lake (90 ft deep, 750m from hotel, £45 day ticket). Wild brown trout throughout, with salmon (spring and grilse) and sea trout runs. Hotel fishing breaks and day tickets available. Atlantic salmon are assessed by the Environment Agency against each river's Conservation Limit — many principal rivers are classed 'at risk' with mandatory catch-and-release byelaws; check current rules before fishing.

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