The Lyde River is a small tributary flowing through Herefordshire, offering intimate fishing in a rural setting with clear, shallow reaches over gravel and stone. This modest watercourse provides opportunities for coarse and game fishing in unspoilt countryside, with a character typical of West Midlands streams.
Anglers should note the close season on Lyde River: 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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Lyde River holds brown trout, dace, chub, roach, bullhead.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Lyde River. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Lyde River, 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 Lyde River.
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 Lyde River.
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