3 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, grayling and sea trout.
1 tributary feed it
Each has its own page, with beats where we list them.
About the River Medway
The River Medway rises from springs in the High Weald near Turners Hill in West Sussex and runs about 70 miles to the Thames Estuary at Sheerness in Kent. Its upper reaches are in Sussex and most of its length is in Kent. It flows east past Forest Row and Hartfield in East Sussex, then through Tonbridge and Maidstone before turning north through the Medway towns. Weir Wood Reservoir intercepts the upper river. Below Tonbridge it is a larger navigable river with locks, and the tidal limit is at Allington.
The upper Medway is a small stream with wild brown trout and grayling among its mixed coarse fish. The Wild Trout Trust reports good numbers of wild trout wherever the habitat is right, and some sea trout, helped by fish passes that the Environment Agency has built.
The trout fishing is held by clubs and small syndicates, around Hartfield and Withyham and on tributaries such as the Eridge Stream.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Medway 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 Medway
No beats available for this river yet.
Fish species
Anglers on the River Medway can target brown trout, grayling and sea trout. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
River Medway at a glance
- Length
- 70 miles
- Source
- Springs in the High Weald near Turners Hill, West Sussex
- Mouth
- Thames Estuary at Sheerness, Kent
- Country
- United Kingdom
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Medway.
FAQ
River Medway FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Medway, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Medway?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Medway?
03When is the fishing season on the River Medway?
04What fish can I catch in the River Medway?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Medway?
Worth a read
0 bookable beats
On the River Medway
