Marlees Brook is an 11.7km river offering diverse coarse fishing opportunities with a healthy mix of species throughout its length. The watercourse provides good habitat for both predatory and non-predatory fish, making it suitable for various angling techniques from float fishing to pike and zander work.
Anglers should note the close season on Marlees Brook: 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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Marlees Brook holds barbel, bream, chub, roach, tench, dace, perch, pike, zander, gudgeon, eel, bleak, ruffe.
Pike fishing is a highlight on Marlees Brook — both lure and deadbait tactics are effective, particularly through autumn and winter.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Marlees Brook. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Marlees 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 Marlees 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 Marlees Brook.
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