Fly Fishing on the River Sussex Ouse
3 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, grayling and sea trout.
About the River Sussex Ouse
The Sussex Ouse is about 35 miles long. It rises near Lower Beeding in West Sussex and flows east and then south, skirting Haywards Heath and passing Lindfield and Barcombe on its way through Lewes to the sea at Newhaven. The River Uck is its main tributary. Below Lewes the river runs across the flat Lewes and Laughton Levels.
The Ouse is known for its sea trout, which grow unusually large, and which run up to spawn in the smaller tributaries such as the Bevern Stream and the North End Stream. Grayling are recorded too, and the river is otherwise a mainly coarse fishery, with pike, barbel, roach, dace, chub and carp.
The fishing is held by clubs. One society holds around six miles near Barcombe Mills and the Hamsey Cut with sea trout permits, and another club holds about nine miles of the middle river from Lindfield to Newick and Fletching. Both fish for coarse species as well.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the Sussex Ouse 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 Sussex Ouse
No beats available for this river yet.
Fish species
Anglers on the Sussex Ouse 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 Sussex Ouse at a glance
- Length
- 35 miles
- Source
- Near Lower Beeding, West Sussex
- Mouth
- English Channel at Newhaven
- Country
- United Kingdom
FAQ
Sussex Ouse FAQs
Common questions about fishing the Sussex Ouse, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the Sussex Ouse?
02How much does it cost to fish the Sussex Ouse?
03When is the fishing season on the Sussex Ouse?
04What fish can I catch in the Sussex Ouse?
05Do I need a licence to fish the Sussex Ouse?
Worth a read
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On the Sussex Ouse
