River Medway · Sussex
River Medway, Hartfield and Withyham, Dorset Arms Angling Club
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Club members only
Members can sign a guest in, so an introduction is the usual way on.
About River Medway, Hartfield and Withyham, Dorset Arms Angling Club
These are Dorset Arms Angling Club’s two stretches of the upper River Medway, at Hartfield and at Withyham. The club does not say where either starts and ends in its public pages, so the position shown is approximate.
The club calls them scenic stretches with shallow runs, deeper pools and plenty of natural features, ideal for the roving angler who likes trotting for chub, dace, grayling and the odd roach. Trout and perch can be tempted with fly and spinning tactics. The upper Medway here is a small, narrow river, mostly shallow, with some fast water, pools and weirs, and steep banks that are often thick with vegetation, so the club suggests scouting ahead to pick your swims and checking river levels in winter. The club holds a bait dispensation here, so trout can be fished for in the coarse close season with natural baits and no soft lures.
It is members’ water. Membership of the club is bought online through Clubmate, and each member gets one free guest day ticket a season.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Any Method
How to book
Club and membership details
- DA
Membership
Members fish on their membership. Memberships and guest tickets are bought through Clubmate from the club’s Join Us page.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Medway, Hartfield and Withyham, Dorset Arms Angling Club
Members of Dorset Arms Angling Club, or an accompanied guest, with a current Environment Agency rod licence. The club holds a bait dispensation on its Medway and Eridge Stream stretches: fishing for trout is allowed in the coarse close season using natural baits and no soft lures.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Medway.
Conditions on the River Medway
The river
The River Medway rises from springs in the High Weald near Turners Hill in West Sussex and runs about 70 miles to the Thames Estuary at Sheerness in Kent. Its upper reaches are in Sussex and most of…
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FAQ
River Medway, Hartfield and Withyham, Dorset Arms Angling Club FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Medway, Hartfield and Withyham, Dorset Arms Angling Club, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Medway, Hartfield and Withyham, Dorset Arms Angling Club at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Medway, Hartfield and Withyham, Dorset Arms Angling Club?
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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