The Rye Water is a modest lowland stream in County Kildare, Ireland, approximately 10km in length. It offers intimate fishing in a gentle agricultural landscape with mixed habitat including gravel runs and deeper pools. This is a small-scale fishery best suited to those seeking a quiet, uncrowded experience.
The statutory close season on Rye Water runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Rye Water 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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Rye Water holds brown trout, roach, dace, perch.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Rye Water. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Rye Water, 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 Rye Water.
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 Rye Water.
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