Sussex Ouse · Sussex
Sussex Ouse, Anchor Inn to Hamsey, sea trout
Club members only Season 1 May to 31 Oct
Club members only
Members can sign a guest in, so an introduction is the usual way on.
6 miles of fishing
On the Sussex Ouse.
About Sussex Ouse, Anchor Inn to Hamsey, sea trout
This is Ouse Angling Preservation Society’s sea trout water on the Sussex Ouse: about six miles from the Anchor Inn, north of Barcombe Mills, downstream to the bottom of the Hamsey Cut, about a mile and a half north of Lewes. The fishing is mainly single bank and the river is tidal as far upstream as Barcombe Mills. The society describes the water in two parts, north of Barcombe Mills and south of Barcombe Mills, and signs mark the limits of what permit holders can fish. The society’s pages describe the water by its ends and named areas rather than exact limits, so the position shown is approximate. There is also about a mile and a half of small stream on the Bevern, from the old railway bridge near Barcombe Mills up to Clappers Bridge at Barcombe Cross, which the society keeps open in a limited way to protect the sea trout spawning and nursery water.
The society reports a run of sea trout to over 10lb and says double figure fish to 13lb and more come out in most seasons. Sea trout fishing runs from 1 May to 31 October. Fish are returned, and the society asks anglers to read its sea trout handling guidance, which includes unhooking in the net where possible, and it asks anglers to put trips off when the weather is hot and the water is over 20 degrees.
You fish it on a society sea trout permit. The 2026 to 2027 annual permit is £145 for ages 19 to 64, £115 from state pension age and £55 for ages 14 to 18, with a £25 administration fee for anyone not already holding a current sea trout permit. Permits are bought on the society’s Clubmate page, which also takes names for a waiting list if they have sold out.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Any Method
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
Season and syndicate rods
- Sea trout annual permit 2026 to 2027, ages 19 to 64 Season rod · 1 May to 31 Oct Society sea trout permit for the 2026 to 2027 season. Someone without a current sea trout permit pays an extra £25 administration fee. If permits have sold out, join the waiting list through the Clubmate page.
- £145 per season
- Sea trout annual permit 2026 to 2027, state pension age Season rod · 1 May to 31 Oct Society sea trout permit for the 2026 to 2027 season. Someone without a current sea trout permit pays an extra £25 administration fee. If permits have sold out, join the waiting list through the Clubmate page.
- £115 per season
- Sea trout annual permit 2026 to 2027, ages 14 to 18 Season rod · 1 May to 31 Oct Society sea trout permit for the 2026 to 2027 season. Someone without a current sea trout permit pays an extra £25 administration fee. If permits have sold out, join the waiting list through the Clubmate page.
- £55 per season
Club and membership details
- OA
Membership
Sea trout permits are bought through the society’s Clubmate page. If they have sold out you can join the waiting list there.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 6 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Sussex Ouse, Anchor Inn to Hamsey, sea trout
A current society Sea Trout Permit and a current Environment Agency salmon and sea trout rod licence are both needed. The society runs a strict catch and release policy for sea trout. The sea trout season closes on 31 October and sea trout are closed from 1 November to 30 April. In the coarse close season sea trout may only be fished for with artificial lures and flies. During October, spinners, spoons, plugs and flies other than dry flies must be at least 12.5 cm long including the hooks. On lures and spinners the barbs must be squeezed down or the hooks semi barbed. An angler who accidentally catches a sea trout or smolt sends the society a catch return with length, weight, place and date. No fishing between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise, except at the Mill Pool on a pool permit. No more than two rods, no live baiting. The Bevern stream has no bait fishing with worms, maggots or casters, no spinning, and a minimum hook size of 10.
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
Sussex Ouse, Anchor Inn to Hamsey, sea trout FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Sussex Ouse, Anchor Inn to Hamsey, sea trout, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Sussex Ouse, Anchor Inn to Hamsey, sea trout at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Sussex Ouse, Anchor Inn to Hamsey, 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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