Fly Fishing on the River Gwash
1 beat
2 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout and grayling.
1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the River Gwash, some with day tickets alongside.
About the River Gwash
The River Gwash is a tributary of the River Welland, about 24 miles long, flowing through Leicestershire, Rutland and Lincolnshire. It rises just outside Knossington in Leicestershire, near the western edge of Rutland, and runs west to east through Rutland Water, the reservoir formed by damming its valley at Empingham. A controlled flow leaves the reservoir to keep the river running past Tolethorpe, Ryhall and Stamford. It joins the Welland at Newstead Bridge, just east of Stamford, where the confluence was restored in 2021.
The Gwash holds brown trout and grayling, with chub and dace on the lowest length below Newstead Bridge. A Wild Trout Trust project has worked on the river, and some clubs spell its name Guash.
The fishing is held by a club, much of it fly water.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Gwash runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
Fishing Beats on the River Gwash
Browse all 1 beatBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Gwash. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Gwash
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Gwash. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Fish species
Anglers on the River Gwash can target brown trout and grayling. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
River Gwash at a glance
- Length
- 24 miles
- Source
- Near Knossington, Leicestershire
- Mouth
- River Welland at Newstead Bridge, Stamford
- Tributary of
- River Welland
- Country
- United Kingdom
FAQ
River Gwash FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Gwash, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Gwash?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Gwash?
03When is the fishing season on the River Gwash?
04What fish can I catch in the River Gwash?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Gwash?
Worth a read
1 bookable beat
On the River Gwash
