Gaddesby Brook is a modest Leicestershire tributary offering intimate, clear-water fishing in a rural setting. The brook holds a good population of roach, dace and chub, with stretches suitable for both float and leger work. Access is generally available through local landowner permission, and the river is less pressured than larger watercourses in the region.
The statutory close season on Gaddesby Brook runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Gaddesby 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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Gaddesby Brook holds roach, dace, chub, gudgeon, perch, eel.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Gaddesby Brook. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Gaddesby 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 Gaddesby 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 Gaddesby Brook.
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