Western Rother · Sussex
River Rother, Petworth, Leconfield Fly Fishing Club
Club members only
Club members only
Members can sign a guest in, so an introduction is the usual way on.
Double bank
You can fish from both banks.
3 miles of fishing
On the Western Rother.
About River Rother, Petworth, Leconfield Fly Fishing Club
This is Leconfield Fly Fishing Club’s water on the Western Rother, three miles of double bank fishing on the Leconfield Estate south of Petworth. It is split into several beats, each with its own car park and easy walking to the river. The club does not publish where the stretch starts and ends, so the position shown is approximate.
The river is home to wild brown trout and has a run of sea trout. Locally reared brown trout are stocked throughout the season to add to the wild fish. The club describes good mayfly and alder hatches, crane flies from the water meadows and a consistently good evening rise, and says it is common to have the river to yourself in midweek. The season runs from early April to 31 October. Wild brown trout and sea trout must be returned where possible; stocked fish can be kept or returned. The club works with the Environment Agency, the Arun and Rother Rivers Trust and the Wild Trout Trust and has built two spawning riffles.
This is members’ water. Members can fish any beat on any day, signing in and recording their catch at each beat. To join, contact the Estate Office for an application form, or ask the keeper about a guided tour.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Banks
- Double bank
How to book
Club and membership details
- LF
Tuition · Membership
Members fish on their membership. To join, contact the Estate Office for an application form.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 3 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Rother, Petworth, Leconfield Fly Fishing Club
Members of Leconfield Fly Fishing Club and their guests only, with a current Environment Agency rod licence. Fly fishing only: no spinning, worms or bait. Barbless hooks are encouraged and compulsory when returning fish. Wild brown trout and sea trout caught on the river must be returned wherever possible. No dogs on the River Rother.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the Western Rother.
Conditions on the Western Rother
The river
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, Petworth, Leconfield Fly Fishing Club FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Rother, Petworth, Leconfield Fly Fishing Club, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Rother, Petworth, Leconfield Fly Fishing Club at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Rother, Petworth, Leconfield Fly Fishing 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?
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