The Craig River is a small, spate-fed watercourse of 9.5km offering intimate fly fishing opportunities in a rural setting. The river responds quickly to rainfall, creating exciting conditions for pursuing native trout and occasional sea trout, though water levels can be highly variable. Best suited to experienced anglers willing to adapt to changeable conditions and make the most of brief productive periods.
The statutory close season on Craig River runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Craig River 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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Craig River holds brown trout, sea trout, salmon parr.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Craig River. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Craig River, 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 Craig River.
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 Craig River.
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