Mother Drain is a 12.5km river offering diverse coarse fishing opportunities across its length. The moderate water quality supports a healthy mixed species population, making it suitable for anglers targeting both predatory and cyprinid fish. This is a productive venue with strong fish populations ideal for recreational fishing.
Anglers should note the close season on Mother Drain: 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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Mother Drain holds bream, chub, roach, rudd, tench, perch, pike, gudgeon, eel.
Pike fishing is a highlight on Mother Drain — both lure and deadbait tactics are effective, particularly through autumn and winter.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Mother Drain. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Mother Drain, 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 Mother Drain.
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 Mother Drain.
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