Criftin Brook is a small lowland stream offering intimate fishing in a rural setting. The 5.4km watercourse provides typical brook habitat with pools and runs suitable for small coarse and game species. Best fished during periods of good water levels.
The statutory close season on Criftin Brook runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Criftin 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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Criftin Brook holds brown trout, dace, chub, minnow, stone loach.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Criftin Brook. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Criftin 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 Criftin 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 Criftin Brook.
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