Maltby Dike is a short, managed watercourse typical of eastern England's drainage systems, offering intimate fishing in an agricultural landscape. The dike provides opportunities for coarse fishing enthusiasts seeking pike, perch, and roach in a relatively undisturbed environment with good access at points along its 6.1km length.
Anglers should note the close season on Maltby Dike: 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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Maltby Dike holds pike, perch, roach, bream, tench.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Maltby Dike. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Maltby Dike, 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 Maltby Dike.
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 Maltby Dike.
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