The River Onny is a modest Shropshire tributary offering mixed coarse and game fishing across its 25.8km length. Anglers can expect reasonable catches of chub and grayling in the middle reaches, with trout and salmon adding interest to upper sections during their seasons. Access is generally available through riparian landowner permission or Environment Agency rod licenses, though some stretches may require prior arrangement with local syndicates or fishing clubs.
The statutory close season on River Onny runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on River Onny 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 Onny holds chub, tench, gudgeon, grayling, trout, salmon, eel.
Salmon fishing on River Onny 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 Onny 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 Onny. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
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To fish River Onny, 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 Onny.
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 Onny.
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