Dulverton Angling Association

04/09/2026

Exe Strategic Weirs project, Helebridge weir removal.

Following on from the Bridgetown weir fish pass improvements, a couple of years ago. The second major milestone for RETA and West Country Rivers Trust Exe Strategic Weirs project is nearing completion.

Namely the removal of Helebridge weir and the placement of boulders to raise the river level at the bridge apron now the weir is no longer there.

A huge thanks to everyone who has contributed to this significant undertaking.

24/08/2026

A new book from Dan Osmond, looks very interesting…

Peace, Trout, and Understanding Dan Osmond Dan Osmond’s book is a refreshing read that takes the reader on a sometimes rough and twisted journey to the water’s edge that is far from the traditional image of the fly fisher clothed … Continued

20/08/2026

We are pleased to let you know that all the DAA beats are now open again. Temperature are back down to a sensible level, and although flow is still reduced the fish are actively feeding

Tight lines!

11/08/2026

Good afternoon

The committee have taken the decision to close most of our water due to the low flow levels and increase in temperature this week.

The following beats will be closed until further notice: Hollam, Hele, Stoats Tail, Percys, Old Womans, Oakfordbridge.

This leaves these beats open which are kept cooler by water released from Wimbleball: Haddeo, Perry, Bend Pool.

If you have fishing booked already you may carry on, just bear in mind how warm it will be.

Many thanks for your understanding

12/06/2026

DAA Balsam Bash!

02/06/2026

Just a heads up that on Tuesday 23rd June as part of "invasives week" we will be hosting a representative from the Angling Trust who will be giving advice on the removal of invasives from DAA beats. Exact details of venue etc to follow but it will be an afternoon event starting at 1400.

20/05/2026

A little more Habitat work today for the team on Hele beat. More clearing of fallen ash stems to reduce flood risk and repositioning of LWD as sweepers. This spot really is one of the great looking stretches of this beat.

Recent rain has caused a significant rise in both Little Exe and Barle. Dropping nicely now though, conditions should be perfect over the weekend if you’re able to get out there. Especially with the forecast rise in temperatures.

Habitat team wish all DAA members tight lines!

19/05/2026

The Wild Trout Trust hold an annual auction, the proceeds go to the trust for the good of our beautiful wild Brownies, each year the DAA offer a day fishing our waters alongside a box of expertly tied flies by one of our members.
Yesterday the winning bidder Dave from up North visited Exmoor for a taste of what the DAA has to offer, suffice to say the Trout where in a happy mood and willingly came to a dry cast in the right place…
Nice fishing Dave 🎣👍

18/05/2026

Are there any club members who own a ground anchor, and would be willing to let the Habitat team trial it on a DAA winching operation?

The kind of anchor used by the 4x4 community for vehicle recovery (in the event there isn’t a convenient tree to attach a winch to), is what we have in mind.

Thank you

05/05/2026

Bank Holiday Monday spent finishing off the wind blown Ash tree chaos on the Haddeo by your dedicated Habitat team.

A huge thanks to everyone who has contributed to this task over the last couple of months.

As the photos show a huge improvement from the starting point chaos and valuable in-river large woody debris much in evidence at the end.