Trout fishing near me

Use the finder above to see mapped waters near your location, then browse the 173 trout venues listed on this page. Small stillwater trout fisheries are the easiest starting point because most sell day tickets on arrival, while reservoir and river fishing often needs a permit from the controlling club or water company.

Yes. In England and Wales you need an Environment Agency rod licence before you fish for trout in any freshwater: a trout and coarse two rod licence costs £36.80 a year or £7.30 for a day (2026 prices). The fishery ticket is separate and paid to the venue.

As a 2026 guide, small stillwater trout fisheries typically charge £20 to £35 for a day ticket with a two to four fish limit, and £15 to £25 for catch and release. Add the rod licence and you can be fishing for under £40 all in. Each venue card on this page shows the published price where the fishery lists one.

Most UK stillwater trout fisheries are fly only: a floating line with a damsel, buzzer or small lure covers most days. Where any-method tickets are sold, a slowly retrieved spinner or trout pellet under a float also works. Check the venue rules first, because method restrictions are the most common rule on trout waters.

Stocked stillwater trout fisheries are open all year in most of the UK. Rivers are different: the brown trout season in England and Wales typically runs from late March to the end of September, with exact dates set by local byelaws, so check the venue page or the Environment Agency byelaws for your river before travelling.