Spring at Hampnett, near Northleach to River Thames above Buscot Lock, near Lechlade · 18 miles
Fly Fishing on the River Leach
2 beats on the River Leach sell access by the day.
Where the River Leach runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Tap a marker for a quick read on price.
Fishing Beats on the River Leach
2 beats availableBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Leach. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Leach
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Leach. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
About the River Leach
River Leach at a glance
- Length
- 18 miles
- Source
- Spring at Hampnett, near Northleach
- Mouth
- River Thames above Buscot Lock, near Lechlade
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Water type
- Limestone
Fish species
Anglers on the River Leach can target brown trout. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
The River Leach is a small Cotswold stream of about 18 miles. It rises from a spring in the village of Hampnett, about ten miles east of Cheltenham, and gives its name to Northleach, the first town it reaches, to Lechlade, where it ends, and to the two Eastleach villages in between.
For much of its upper course it is a seasonal bourn, running in winter but often below ground or dry in parts during the summer. It becomes a year-round river near Eastleach Martin and Eastleach Turville. At Southrop it divides into several channels, and from there down it forms the border between Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, passing old mills at Little Faringdon and Lechlade before it joins the Thames just above Buscot Lock.
The Leach flows almost entirely over limestone and runs very clear. It has a tremendous stock of wild trout and good fly life, but this is small-stream fishing for spooky fish, and a stealthy approach and light tackle are essential.
Fishing on the Leach is privately held, so check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
FAQ
River Leach FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Leach, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
