River Lea · Hertfordshire
Old River Lea, Amwell Magna Fishery
Club members only
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Club members only
Membership is the main route on, but it is worth asking, as many clubs keep guest or taster days open.
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2 miles of fishing
On the River Lea.
About Old River Lea, Amwell Magna Fishery
Amwell Magna Fishery’s water is a stretch of the Old River Lea at Great Amwell, near Ware, the river Izaak Walton fished in the seventeenth century. The club’s own history describes two miles of river between the Tumbling Bay weir at Ware and the village of Stanstead Abbotts, below Amwell Hill. It calls it one of the few remaining stretches of the original Lea, and perhaps the last place on the river where brown trout can still be watched spawning in the autumn.
The fishing is for trout with a single upstream fly. The club says it has no dry fly code, and that nymphing is regarded as every bit as skilful as fishing the dry fly. Fishing is for members of Amwell Magna Fishery only, and the club takes new members from a waiting list. The position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
How to book
Club and membership details
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Membership
Members only. The club is small, with limited places and a waiting list. Enquire by email to the club secretary through the membership enquiries page.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 2 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Lea.
Conditions on the River Lea
The river
The River Lea, spelled Lee below Hertford, rises at Leagrave in Luton and runs about 42 miles to the Thames at Bow Creek. It crosses into Hertfordshire some six miles from its source, then flows east…
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FAQ
Old River Lea, Amwell Magna Fishery FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Old River Lea, Amwell Magna Fishery, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Old River Lea, Amwell Magna Fishery at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Old River Lea, Amwell Magna Fishery?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
Worth a read
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