Cartlett Brook is a small 12km stream typical of lowland English watercourses, offering intimate fishing in a pastoral setting. The brook flows through mixed countryside with alternating pools and shallow runs, providing reasonable habitat diversity for coarse fish and occasional trout. Despite its modest size, it can produce good sport during seasonal peaks, though conditions are weather-dependent.
The statutory close season on Cartlett Brook runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Cartlett Brook 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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Cartlett Brook holds brown trout, roach, dace, chub, bullhead.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Cartlett Brook. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Cartlett 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 Cartlett 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 Cartlett Brook.
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