The Uphill Great Rhyne is a modest 5.5km river offering accessible fishing opportunities for anglers seeking coarse fish in a moderate water quality environment. The river holds a reasonable diversity of species including bream, roach, dace, pike and eel, though current fish populations are struggling and may require recovery efforts. This is a worthwhile destination for patient anglers willing to work for their catches.
Uphill Great Rhyne 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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Uphill Great Rhyne holds bream, roach, dace, pike, eel.
Pike fishing is a highlight on Uphill Great Rhyne — both lure and deadbait tactics are effective, particularly through autumn and winter.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Uphill Great Rhyne. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Uphill Great Rhyne, 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 Uphill Great Rhyne.
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 Uphill Great Rhyne.
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