Barbourne Brook is a 7.7km river offering mixed fishing opportunities across varied habitat. Despite poor water quality conditions, the brook supports a diverse coarse fish population that provides reasonable sport for patient anglers. The river's smaller size makes it accessible and intimate, though anglers should be aware of the environmental challenges affecting this watercourse.
Anglers should note the close season on Barbourne Brook: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Club membership or day ticket access is required in addition to your EA rod licence on most stretches.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Barbourne Brook holds bream, chub, roach, rudd, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, eel.
Pike fishing is a highlight on Barbourne Brook — both lure and deadbait tactics are effective, particularly through autumn and winter.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Barbourne Brook. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Barbourne Brook, you need a valid EA rod licence, available online from gov.uk. Annual, day and 8-day licences are available. In addition to the rod licence, you will need club membership or a day ticket from the controlling angling club or riparian owner for most stretches of Barbourne Brook.
Always check conditions before you visit. Water quality, access and rules can change seasonally. The EA's Catchment Data Explorer provides up-to-date water quality information for Barbourne Brook.
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