Cuttle Brook is a modest lowland river offering accessible fishing for coarse species throughout its 24.7km length. The moderate water quality and fish status suggest reasonable prospects for Chub and Perch, with quieter stretches likely to hold Gudgeon during summer months. Most sections should be fishable with appropriate Environment Agency rod licenses and any local riparian permits—check with adjacent landowners before accessing less obvious stretches.
Anglers should note the close season on Cuttle 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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Cuttle Brook holds chub, perch, gudgeon.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Cuttle Brook. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Cuttle 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 Cuttle 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 Cuttle Brook.
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