Danehill Brook is a small chalk stream tributary in East Sussex, flowing through the Ashdown Forest area with a mix of woodland and open countryside. The brook offers intimate fly-fishing opportunities for small resident populations, with clear water and good habitat structure making it ideal for technical fishing. It's a peaceful, uncrowded fishery best suited to experienced anglers seeking solitude and spring creek conditions.
The statutory close season on Danehill Brook runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Danehill 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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Danehill Brook holds brown trout, brook trout, minnows, sticklebacks.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Danehill Brook. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Danehill 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 Danehill 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 Danehill Brook.
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