Nottinghamshire offers 31 mapped fishing waters on PiscaMaps, including 28 rivers, 3 stillwaters. Species found across Nottinghamshire's waters include Roach, Perch, Bream, Chub, Pike, Gudgeon, Dace, Eel.
The Midlands EA region encompasses the rivers of the English heartland. The Severn, Trent, Avon and Wye are among the country's finest coarse fisheries, renowned for barbel, chub, bream, roach and perch. The Derbyshire Wye and upper Dove are outstanding fly fishing rivers for wild brown trout and grayling.
A valid Environment Agency (EA) rod licence is required to fish all rivers, canals and most stillwaters in Nottinghamshire. Licences are available from gov.uk. Club membership or a day ticket is required on most waters in addition to the rod licence.
Click a river for species information, close season dates, access notes and a location map.
29 species recorded across Nottinghamshire's rivers, lakes:
| Roach | 24 waters |
| Perch | 21 waters |
| Bream | 16 waters |
| Chub | 16 waters |
| Pike | 16 waters |
| Gudgeon | 15 waters |
| Dace | 15 waters |
| Eel | 15 waters |
| Trout | 13 waters |
| Tench | 11 waters |
| Rudd | 10 waters |
| Barbel | 8 waters |
Carp are a popular target across Nottinghamshire's waters — always use a landing net and unhooking mat and return fish promptly.
Barbel fishing is well regarded in Nottinghamshire's rivers, particularly through summer and autumn when water temperatures are higher.
Brown trout are present in Nottinghamshire's rivers — many are catch-and-release only and may be subject to game fishing close seasons (typically 1 October to 14 March).
Salmon are present in some of Nottinghamshire's rivers. A migratory salmonid licence is required in addition to the standard rod licence.
View all rivers, stillwaters and canals across Nottinghamshire on the interactive map. Filter by species, water type and access.