Western Rother · Sussex
River Rother, Cowdray Estate
From April · £45 Season 3 Apr to 30 Sept
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
3 miles of fishing
On the Western Rother.
About River Rother, Cowdray Estate
This is Cowdray Estate’s fly fishing on the River Rother, about three miles of river near Midhurst. The estate does not publish where the stretch starts and finishes, so the position shown is approximate. It describes the river as stocked regularly with brown trout, with a healthy population of wild fish as well.
A day ticket is £45 for dawn till dusk and is bought online from the estate, valid for 12 months from purchase. The estate gives the fishing season for day tickets as 3 April to 30 September. Afterwards you email fishing@cowdray.co.uk to arrange your visit.
Season membership runs from 3 April to 31 October. It covers unlimited fishing on the three miles, 18 fish, reduced rates for friends and family who fish with you, and exclusive use of a designated stretch of nearly half a mile. Membership is limited, so email the estate to ask about a place.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
Pricing and season
Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.
Tickets
- Day ticket, dawn till dusk Day ticket · 3 Apr to 30 Sep Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. After buying, email fishing@cowdray.co.uk to arrange your visit.
- £45 per day
Day tickets and booking
- Cowdray Estate Fly Fishing
Prices by date
Fishing details
- Length
- 3 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Rother, Cowdray Estate
Tickets are bought online from Cowdray Estate and the visit is arranged by email to fishing@cowdray.co.uk. Anglers record their catch in the record books kept in boxes along the river, or email the details to the estate. Safety glasses (sunglasses are fine) must be worn while fishing. Anglers under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the Western Rother at Cowdray Estate Fly Fishing.
Conditions on the Western Rother
The river and fishery
The Western Rother rises at Empshott in east Hampshire and runs about 32 miles to the River Arun at Stopham in West Sussex. Roughly the first six miles are in Hampshire, and the rest is in West…
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FAQ
River Rother, Cowdray Estate FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Rother, Cowdray Estate, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Rother, Cowdray Estate at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Rother, Cowdray Estate?
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
£45 per rod
Out of season, from April
