Southwick Water is a 9.5km tidal stretch offering dynamic fishing conditions with changing water levels and salinity gradients. The river provides opportunities for both coarse and sea fish species, with productive fishing during tidal movements. Anglers should expect variable conditions typical of estuarine environments with productive feeding periods around slack water.
Anglers should note the close season on Southwick Water: No close season (tidal waters). Club membership or day ticket access is required in addition to your EA rod licence on most stretches.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Southwick Water holds bass, mullet, flounder, sea trout, perch, roach, bream, eel.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Southwick Water. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Southwick 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 Southwick 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 Southwick Water.
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