The South Branch of the River Wey is a chalk stream offering clear, gentle flow through Surrey countryside with a mixed character of faster runs and quieter pools. This is a quality coarse and trout fishery popular with both fly and conventional anglers, where you can expect good populations of brown trout, grayling, and chub in a scenic, relatively uncrowded setting. Access is generally via day-ticket stretches and club waters; permits are required and should be obtained in advance from the relevant riparian owners or fishing clubs.
The statutory close season on River Wey (South Branch) runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on River Wey (South Branch) are typically held by local angling clubs — check with the relevant club or day ticket provider before visiting.
River Wey (South 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 (South Branch) holds brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling, roach, dace, chub, barbel.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish River Wey (South Branch). Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
River Wey (South 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 (South 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 (South 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 (South Branch).
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