The River Ottery is a productive mixed fishery offering excellent opportunities for both coarse and game anglers throughout its 30.7km length. The river's moderate water quality supports a healthy population of chub, roach, and grayling in its slower sections, while its faster runs and pools hold brown trout and Atlantic salmon. Access is generally available through local fishing clubs and day tickets, though permits and landowner permission should be confirmed before fishing.
River Ottery 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 Ottery holds chub, roach, rudd, dace, gudgeon, grayling, trout, salmon, eel.
Salmon fishing on River Ottery 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 Ottery 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 Ottery. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish River Ottery, 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 Ottery.
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 Ottery.
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