The North Branch of the River Wey is a chalk stream offering clear, shallow water with a gentle current, characteristic of Hampshire's premium trout and grayling fisheries. The river provides excellent dry fly and nymph fishing opportunities throughout the year, with good hatches of mayflies and other aquatic insects supporting a healthy wild trout population. Access is primarily through permit-holding clubs and private riparian ownership, so advance arrangements with local fishing clubs or landowners are essential.
River Wey (North Branch) observes the standard close season: 15 March – 15 June (rivers). 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.
River Wey (North Branch) is a navigable waterway managed by National Trust covering Godalming to the Thames at Weybridge (Surrey). Rod licence required. Fishing rights mostly held by clubs along this chalk stream. Contact individual clubs for permits. National Trust manages the navigation.
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 Wey (North Branch) holds brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling, dace, chub.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish River Wey (North Branch). Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
River Wey (North Branch) is a navigable waterway managed by National Trust (Godalming to the Thames at Weybridge (Surrey)).
Rod licence required. Fishing rights mostly held by clubs along this chalk stream. Contact individual clubs for permits. National Trust manages the navigation.
Registration required: National Trust licence required.
Speed limit: 4mph.
To fish River Wey (North Branch), 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 Wey (North Branch).
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 Wey (North Branch).
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