Sussex Ouse · Sussex
Barcombe Mills pool and streams, sea trout
Club members only Season 1 May to 31 Oct
Club members only
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About Barcombe Mills pool and streams, sea trout
This is the mill pool and surrounding streams at Barcombe Mills, the part of Ouse Angling Preservation Society’s water inside the circuit of roads made by the main Barcombe Mills road, where the road bridge is, and the Old Toll Road to the north, which overlooks the pool. The society reserves all of it for sea trout fishing only from 1 May to 31 October.
To fish it in that period you need the society’s annual sea trout permit and a pool permit valid for the day. Pool permits are only sold to sea trout permit holders, are not available on the bank, and must be booked in advance. A pool permit costs £20 per rod per day and runs for 24 hours from midnight to midnight, for a maximum of two rods a day. The society’s availability page shows which dates are taken, and you reserve by phone with the permit secretary, then pay by bank transfer. Reservations are held for up to five days and are first come, first served.
Night fishing is allowed on the Mill Pool for sea trout on a pool permit, and not elsewhere on the society’s water. When water is low the House stream can be stopped for a while to protect the sea trout gathered there. From 1 November to 14 March the same water is open to the society’s coarse permit holders at no extra charge.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Any Method
How to book
Club and membership details
- OA
Membership
Pool permits are booked in advance by the permit secretary and are only for sea trout permit holders. Check the availability page first.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Barcombe Mills pool and streams, sea trout
Sea trout fishing only from 1 May to 31 October. Needs the society’s annual sea trout permit and a pool permit valid for the day, booked in advance, and an Environment Agency salmon and sea trout rod licence. Strict catch and release for sea trout. The fish ladder between the New Weir and the Mill Pool is closed to fishing and wading is not allowed in Andrew’s Stream. No more than two rods, no live baiting.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the Sussex Ouse.
Conditions on the Sussex Ouse
The river
The Sussex Ouse is about 35 miles long. It rises near Lower Beeding in West Sussex and flows east and then south, skirting Haywards Heath and passing Lindfield and Barcombe on its way through Lewes…
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FAQ
Barcombe Mills pool and streams, sea trout FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Barcombe Mills pool and streams, sea trout, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Barcombe Mills pool and streams, sea trout at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Barcombe Mills pool and streams, sea trout?
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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