Holiday cottages near Bodmin, Cornwall with fishing
Enjoy exclusive fishing on the River Fowey at Rivermead Cottages holiday lodges
Idyllic Settings
Rivermead Cottages is a collection of Cornish stone cottages and luxury holiday lodges with private fishing on the River Fowey. As a guest staying at our holiday cottages near Bodmin, you could be fishing a stretch of the crystal-clear waters of the River Fowey as it flows through the woodland at Rivermead, meandering its way to the Fowey Estuary and out into open water. Our secluded spot makes this one the quietest and most tranquil places to enjoy private fishing for salmon and trout in Cornwall.
The Fowey River catchment is one of the largest river basins in South Cornwall, draining an area of Bodmin Moor about 177 km2. The main tributaries of the Fowey that drain this area are Cardinham Water, the St Neot and the Warleggan River. From Bodmin Moor, with its high rainfall and many fast-flowing streams, the Fowey runs through narrow wooded valleys down Draynes Valley towards Golitha Falls, a National Nature Reserve which is lovely for walks. The whole of the river in Draynes Valley is a fish spawning sanctuary for Sea Trout and Salmon.
The self catering cottages and holiday lodges at Rivermead Cottages near Bodmin are ideal for guests looking for peaceful fishing holidays in Cornwall.
The fishing season at Rivermead Cottages, Cornwall
As the River Fowey approaches Lostwithiel, it becomes intertidal. Lostwithiel is about 35km away from where the River Fowey rises on Bodmin Moor. The river broadens into a wide estuary as it is joined by the River Lerryn and further down Penpoll Creek and Pont Pill Creek where it opens to the sea at the town of Fowey.
The fishing season is open from 1st April and for Brown and Sea Trout runs until 30th September. The river has some of the best late Autumn salmon fishing in England with the salmon season remaining open until 15th December.
Book your Cornish cottage holiday at Rivermead Cottages today and make the most of the fishing season along the River Fowey.
Sea Trout Seasons
What should you expect when you go fishing on the River Fowey at Rivermead Cottages in Cornwall?
If we’ve had rain in the spring, we expect Sea Trout in the Rivermead Beat by April; they’re not easy to catch but are well worth a try. Sea Trout trickle through in May with the larger runs happening through June and July. Guests at Rivermead Cottages enjoy exclusive access to this stretch of the river and so can make the most of the long summer days to hone their skills.
August can prove tricky with low waters, causing the Sea Trout to spook easily, but small, single-hooked traditional patterns should work well. September usually picks up again, especially if there’s rain. Cooler temperatures tend to slow the fishing through the nights but fishing here in the early morning or evenings can be wonderful.
To fish at Rivermead Cottages, anglers must have their own EA rod licences in place. Full details of our fishing policy are available in our Welcome Folders, which we send when you have booked, and that’s where you will also find our Risk Assessment.
Relaxation and fishing at Rivermead Cottages, Bodmin
Enjoy exclusive guest access to private fishing on the River Fowey at Rivermead Cottages. Our holiday cottages and lodges in Bodmin offer the perfect place to relax in natural surroundings.
