4 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon.
4 clubs and syndicates
Membership water on the River Hodder, some with day tickets alongside.
2 tributaries feed it
Each has its own page, with beats where we list them.
About the River Hodder
The River Hodder rises on White Hill and runs about 23 miles to the River Ribble near Great Mitton, close to where the Calder joins. It is the largest tributary of the Ribble. It drains much of the Forest of Bowland, and all but the last mile of its course is through that Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The upper river feeds Stocks Reservoir, and below it the Hodder runs south past Slaidburn, Dunsop Bridge, Whitewell and Hurst Green. The River Dunsop, Langden Brook and the River Loud are among its tributaries. The lower river marks the old county boundary between Lancashire and the West Riding of Yorkshire.
The Hodder is a salmon and sea trout river, with wild brown trout and grayling as well.
Much of the valley is owned by large estates, among them the Crown as Duke of Lancaster and the Stonyhurst Estate. The fishing is held by clubs and estates, and several clubs hold stretches for members. The Ribble Rivers Trust Angling Passport covers the River Loud, one of the Hodder tributaries.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Hodder 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 Hodder
Browse all 5 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Hodder. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
River Hodder
River Hodder, Dunsop to Doeford Bridge, Whitewell Fishing Association water
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River Hodder
River Hodder, Higher Hodder Bridge, Ribblesdale Angling Association water
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River Hodder
River Hodder, Mid Ribble Angling Society water
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River Hodder
River Hodder, Knowlemere
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River Hodder
River Hodder, Plantation Farm, Chaigley
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Clubs and syndicates on the River Hodder
4 clubsMembership bodies holding water on the River Hodder. 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 Hodder can target brown trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
River Hodder at a glance
- Length
- 23 miles
- Source
- White Hill, Forest of Bowland
- Mouth
- River Ribble near Great Mitton
- Tributary of
- River Ribble
- Country
- United Kingdom
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Hodder.
FAQ
River Hodder FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Hodder, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Hodder?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Hodder?
03When is the fishing season on the River Hodder?
04What fish can I catch in the River Hodder?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Hodder?
Worth a read
5 bookable beats
On the River Hodder
