Laughern Brook is a productive mixed fishery offering good sport for both coarse and game anglers throughout its 21.3km length. The brook holds healthy populations of chub and roach in slower sections, with trout and salmon present in faster, well-oxygenated stretches, making it suitable for varied angling techniques. Access is generally available through local riparian landowners and fishing clubs, though permits are typically required and should be obtained in advance.
Laughern Brook observes the standard close season: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Always check local byelaws before your visit. A rod licence alone does not grant access — most stretches require club membership or a day ticket in addition.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Filter by water type, species and access. View Laughern Brook and thousands of other UK fishing venues on the interactive map.
Laughern Brook holds chub, roach, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, trout, salmon, eel.
Salmon fishing on Laughern Brook requires a separate migratory salmonid licence from the EA in addition to the standard rod licence. Bag limits and season dates apply.
Trout fishing on Laughern Brook may be subject to season restrictions set by the local club or riparian owner — always confirm before your session.
Pike fishing is a highlight on Laughern Brook — both lure and deadbait tactics are effective, particularly through autumn and winter.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Laughern Brook. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Laughern 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 Laughern 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 Laughern Brook.
Other UK fishing waters near Laughern Brook on PiscaMaps: