The Little Water is a small, intimate river offering peaceful fishing in a quiet rural setting. Anglers can expect modest populations of coarse fish in clear, slow-moving sections interspersed with occasional faster runs. Access is generally available along much of the river, though some stretches require permission from local landowners; check with the Environment Agency or local angling clubs for permit requirements and access points.
Anglers should note the close season on Little Water: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Club membership or day ticket access is required in addition to your EA rod licence on most stretches.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Little Water holds brown trout, roach, dace, chub, minnow.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Little Water. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Little Water, 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 Little Water.
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 Little Water.
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