The River Add is a productive mixed fishery offering excellent coarse and game fishing opportunities across its 29.4km length. The river holds strong populations of barbel, chub, and pike alongside quality trout and salmon runs, making it attractive to both coarse and game anglers. Access is generally good at multiple points, though fishing may require Environment Agency rod licenses and some stretches may be controlled by local fishing clubs or riparian owners.
Anglers should note the close season on River Add: 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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River Add holds barbel, bream, chub, roach, rudd, tench, dace, perch, pike, zander, gudgeon, grayling, trout, salmon, eel, bleak, ruffe.
Salmon fishing on River Add requires a separate migratory salmonid licence from the EA in addition to the standard rod licence. Bag limits and season dates apply.
Trout fishing on River Add may be subject to season restrictions set by the local club or riparian owner — always confirm before your session.
Pike fishing is a highlight on River Add — both lure and deadbait tactics are effective, particularly through autumn and winter.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish River Add. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
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To fish River Add, 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 River Add.
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 River Add.
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