WikiCatchTar
England, United Kingdom
- river
- 6 species listed
- 50.2500, -3.6000
Tar is a river in England, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 6 fish species for this water, including Starry smooth-hound, Atlantic mackerel, Lesser spotted dogfish. The nearest other water we map in England is River Dart, 16 km away.
Species at Tar
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Nearby waters
- River Dartriver16 km
- River Avonriver19 km
- River Ermeriver25 km
- River Yealmriver31 km
- Dores Pondpond33 km
- River Teignriver33 km
- Leeriver35 km
- River Boveyriver36 km
About Tar
Running through England, United Kingdom, Tar is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Tar hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Starry smooth-hound
Use a running ledger rig with a long trace to allow the smooth-hound to move freely with the bait; heavy sinker helps keep bait on the bottom.
- For Atlantic mackerel
When mackerel are feeding deep, try using a weighted lure or rig to get your bait down to them quickly. Also, chumming with fish scraps can attract schools.
- For Lesser spotted dogfish
Dogfish are bottom feeders, so use a running ledger rig with a strong wire trace to prevent bite-offs.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Tar.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Tar, make sure your licence covers England, United Kingdom and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Other Fishing Regions in United Kingdom
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.