Merlin's Brook is a modest 5.8km river offering intimate, technical fishing through varied habitat. This small watercourse provides good opportunities for coarse and game fish in a secluded setting, with the short length making it ideal for an afternoon session.
The statutory close season on Merlin's Brook runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Merlin's Brook 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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Merlin's Brook holds brown trout, roach, dace, chub, bullhead, minnow.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Merlin's Brook. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Merlin's 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 Merlin's 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 Merlin's Brook.
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