The River Meon is a chalk stream in Hampshire offering mixed coarse and game fishing across its 46km length. Anglers can expect good sport with grayling and trout in the clearer upper reaches, while the lower sections hold healthy populations of chub, roach, and dace. Access is available at several points, but most stretches require permits from local fishing clubs or the Environment Agency.
Anglers should note the close season on River Meon: 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 Meon holds carp, chub, roach, rudd, dace, perch, grayling, trout, salmon, eel.
Carp are a popular target on River Meon — handle carefully with a landing net and unhooking mat, and return promptly.
Salmon fishing on River Meon 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 Meon 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 Meon. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish River Meon, 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 Meon.
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 Meon.
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