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.

Location

50.2500, -3.6000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Starry smooth-houndAtlantic mackerelLesser spotted dogfishEuropean seabassThinlip grey mulletThicklip grey mullet

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.

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