Lilly Brook is a modest 6.3km tributary offering intimate fishing in a small stream environment. The shallow, clear waters are characteristic of lowland brooks, providing good sight-fishing opportunities for cautious anglers. Best fished during periods of adequate flow, it rewards those who approach carefully and present small offerings delicately.
The statutory close season on Lilly Brook runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Lilly 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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Lilly Brook holds brown trout, roach, dace, chub, minnow.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Lilly Brook. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Lilly 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 Lilly 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 Lilly Brook.
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