The Land Drain is a 12.6km drainage channel offering accessible coarse fishing with a good variety of species throughout its length. The water holds decent populations of carp, bream and pike, making it suitable for both pleasure and specimen hunters looking for a productive day's fishing.
The statutory close season on Land Drain runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Land Drain 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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Land Drain holds common carp, carp, bream, chub, roach, rudd, tench, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, eel, bleak.
Carp are a popular target on Land Drain — handle carefully with a landing net and unhooking mat, and return promptly.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Land Drain. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Land Drain, 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 Land Drain.
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 Land Drain.
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