The River Arrow is a productive coarse fishery offering mixed sport across its 96km length, with excellent populations of carp, barbel, and bream providing good year-round fishing. The moderate water quality supports a healthy and diverse fish community, making it suitable for both specimen hunters and those seeking general coarse fishing. Access is available at various points along the river, though anglers should check local fishing rights and obtain necessary permits before fishing.
River Arrow observes the standard close season: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Always check local byelaws before your visit. Free fishing is available on sections of River Arrow — a valid EA rod licence is still required. Information sourced from forum posts circa 2007-2009 and may be outdated. Access and ownership details can change. Day ticket waters also exist at Mill Hotel (opposite Ragley Hall) and Wixford bridge area (£5). Verify current access status 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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River Arrow holds common carp, carp, crucian carp, barbel, bream, chub, roach, rudd, tench, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, trout, eel, bleak, ruffe.
Carp are a popular target on River Arrow — handle carefully with a landing net and unhooking mat, and return promptly.
Trout fishing on River Arrow 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 Arrow, even on free fishing stretches.
Known 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.
To fish River Arrow, you need a valid EA rod licence, available online from gov.uk. Annual, day and 8-day licences are available. Some stretches of River Arrow 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 Arrow.
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