The Black Grain is a modest 7.8km watercourse offering intimate fishing opportunities in a rural setting. This small river provides good access for keen anglers seeking traditional coarse and game fishing in a quieter landscape. The waterway meanders through characteristic countryside, delivering a rewarding fishing experience for those targeting smaller specimen fish.
The statutory close season on Black Grain runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Black Grain are typically held by local angling clubs — check with the relevant club or day ticket provider before visiting.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Black Grain holds brown trout, roach, dace, chub, bullhead, minnow.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Black Grain. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Black Grain, 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 Black Grain.
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 Black Grain.
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