Long Sike is a small upland stream in northern England, typical of the beck systems found in moorland and agricultural regions. This short 6.4km watercourse offers intimate stream fishing with good access, attracting anglers seeking native trout and grayling in clear, fast-moving water.
The statutory close season on Long Sike runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Long Sike 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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Long Sike holds brown trout, grayling, minnow, stoneloach.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Long Sike. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Long Sike, 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 Long Sike.
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 Long Sike.
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