The River Mease is a lowland coarse fishery offering steady sport for anglers targeting bream, carp, and pike in its sluggish, nutrient-rich waters. Despite poor water quality status affecting overall conditions, the river maintains moderate fish populations and provides accessible fishing opportunities for both specimen hunters and general coarse anglers. Access is available at several points along the Leicestershire and Derbyshire stretches, though anglers should check local permit requirements with riparian clubs and the Environment Agency.
The statutory close season on River Mease runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on River Mease 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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River Mease holds common carp, carp, bream, chub, roach, rudd, tench, dace, perch, pike, gudgeon, eel, bleak, ruffe.
Carp are a popular target on River Mease — handle carefully with a landing net and unhooking mat, and return promptly.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish River Mease. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish River Mease, 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 Mease.
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 Mease.
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