River Loud · Lancashire

River Loud, upper and lower

Passport scheme

Passport scheme
Check the booking details below before you travel.
Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
6 miles of fishing
On the River Loud.

About River Loud, upper and lower

River Loud, upper and lower is six miles of mixed banks on the River Loud in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire. The water runs from upland to lowland river, which gives a variety of fishing types and challenges, with brown trout, grayling, chub and even the occasional sea trout. The beat is provided by the Loud and Hodder Angling Association.

How to book

Day tickets and booking

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Ribble Rivers Trust Day tickets

Day tickets

River Loud Ticket, fly only on the ticket page (the beat sheet allows fly, worm and spinning). The ticket page covers the upper and lower beat as one. Ribble Rivers Trust Angling Passport token, bought online on the Trust’s ticket page. No price is published on the page. A token is valid for 14 days from purchase and can be used once. Catch and release.
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Fishing details

Length: 6 miles
Water type: Tributary

Stocking and fish species

Brown Trout

Grayling

Sea Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Fishing rules for River Loud, upper and lower

Fly, worm and spinning, with single barbless or de-barbed hooks only for all methods. No fishing the River Hodder. Short rods recommended. 100% catch and release. Sea trout 1 April to 30 September; brown trout 15 March to 30 September; coarse fish 16 June to 14 March. Stay within 15 feet of the river you are fishing except where on public footpaths. Leave electric fences switched on. Catch and release only. A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required. Tickets must be bought before fishing. The number of rods per beat is limited to 1 for game fishing and 2 for coarse fishing. No dogs. Take litter home, close gates and use footpaths and stiles. Complete the online catch return after fishing. Check, Clean, Dry equipment between waters. National byelaws apply.

Where you'll fish

Location

The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.

53.85016, -2.61407

Conditions on the River Loud

The river

Lancashire

River Loud

The River Loud rises on Parlick, in the Forest of Bowland, and runs through the parish of Chipping. It passes Hesketh Lane, collects Chipping Brook and joins the River Hodder near Doeford Bridge. It…

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FAQ

River Loud, upper and lower FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Loud, upper and lower, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on River Loud, upper and lower at any one time?

The rod limit for River Loud, upper and lower is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference.

02What species can I expect to catch on River Loud, upper and lower?

River Loud, upper and lower holds Brown Trout, Grayling, Sea Trout. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Wading arrangements for River Loud, upper and lower are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

No ghillie service is listed for River Loud, upper and lower — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.

05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?

Parking details for River Loud, upper and lower are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.

06What tackle should I bring?

For most chalk stream beats on the River Loud, a 9-foot 4- or 5-weight rod with a floating line is the standard setup. The fly recommendations section on the River Loud, upper and lower page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.

07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?

River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about River Loud, upper and lower — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.

08Are dogs allowed on the beat?

Dogs are not listed as permitted on River Loud, upper and lower. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the River Loud.