The River Exe is a classic moorland river that begins its journey in Exmoor Country Park, Somerset, and flows approximately 50 miles southward before emptying into the sea at Exmouth, Devon. Born from the wild upland bogs and heathland of Exmoor, the Exe is a freestone river with a character shaped by its moorland origins — subject to spate conditions, carrying peat-stained water after heavy rain, and running over gravel, cobble, and bedrock typical of West Country rivers. Its tributaries — including the Barle, Haddeo, Batherm, Culm, Creedy, and the Little Exe — each contribute their own character to the system and offer additional angling opportunities. The Exe is one of Devon's 13 principal salmon rivers and supports a diverse fishery ranging from wild brown trout and grayling in the upper and middle reaches to coarse species and sea fish in the lower river and estuary.