The River Ant is a 6.7km tidal river offering diverse fishing opportunities across both freshwater and brackish zones. This flowing tidal system provides excellent habitat for a wide variety of coarse and game fish species, with the changing water levels creating dynamic fishing conditions throughout the day.
River Ant observes the standard close season: 15 March – 15 June (rivers).. Always check local byelaws before your visit. Free fishing is available on sections of River Ant — a valid EA rod licence is still required. Free fishing with rod licence on most Broads waterways.
River Ant is a navigable waterway managed by Broads Authority covering Wayford Bridge to River Bure at Barton Broad. Rod licence required. Free fishing with rod licence. Peaceful reed-lined river leading to Barton Broad — excellent roach, perch and pike fishing.
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 Ant holds common carp, carp, crucian carp, barbel, bream, chub, roach, rudd, tench, dace, perch, pike, zander, gudgeon, grayling, trout, salmon, eel, bleak, ruffe.
Carp are a popular target on River Ant — handle carefully with a landing net and unhooking mat, and return promptly.
Salmon fishing on River Ant 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 Ant may be subject to season restrictions set by the local club or riparian owner — always confirm before your session.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish River Ant, even on free fishing stretches.
A valid EA rod licence is still required on all free fishing stretches. You can buy your licence online before your visit.
River Ant is a navigable waterway managed by Broads Authority (Wayford Bridge to River Bure at Barton Broad).
Rod licence required. Free fishing with rod licence. Peaceful reed-lined river leading to Barton Broad — excellent roach, perch and pike fishing.
Registration required: Broads Authority toll required.
Speed limit: 3mph.
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To fish River Ant, you need a valid EA rod licence, available online from gov.uk. Annual, day and 8-day licences are available. Some stretches of River Ant offer free fishing — a rod licence is still required.
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 Ant.
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