The River Mole offers coarse and game fishing for carp, barbel, bream, chub, pike, trout and salmon, though water quality is variable along its 110km length. Most fishing rights are controlled by clubs or private owners, and anglers require a valid rod licence to fish.
River Mole observes the standard close season: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Always check local byelaws before your visit. A rod licence alone does not grant access — most stretches require club membership or a day ticket in addition.
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 Mole holds common carp, carp, crucian carp, barbel, bream, chub, roach, rudd, tench, dace, perch, pike, zander, gudgeon, trout, salmon, eel, bleak, ruffe.
Carp are a popular target on River Mole — handle carefully with a landing net and unhooking mat, and return promptly.
Salmon fishing on River Mole 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 Mole 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 Mole. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish River Mole, 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 Mole.
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 Mole.
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