3 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, grayling and sea trout.
About the River Western Rother
The Western Rother rises at Empshott in east Hampshire and runs about 32 miles to the River Arun at Stopham in West Sussex. Roughly the first six miles are in Hampshire, and the rest is in West Sussex. It is called the Western Rother to tell it from the Eastern Rother on the Kent and East Sussex border. The river above Midhurst has long powered watermills, and below Midhurst it runs through Petworth and on to the Arun. It flows through the South Downs National Park, and groundwater from the Lower Greensand and the chalk helps keep it running in summer.
The upper reaches are important for brown trout, grayling and young sea trout, and sea trout run the river. Lower down, above the weirs, the river holds more bream, pike and roach, with chub, dace and perch on the lowest reaches.
The fishing is held by estates and clubs. Estates near Midhurst and Petworth hold stretches of trout water, one of them selling day tickets, and a number of clubs hold other banks, some mostly for coarse fishing.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the Western Rother 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 Western Rother
No beats available for this river yet.
Fish species
Anglers on the Western Rother 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 Western Rother at a glance
- Length
- 32 miles
- Source
- Empshott, east Hampshire
- Mouth
- River Arun at Stopham, West Sussex
- Country
- United Kingdom
FAQ
Western Rother FAQs
Common questions about fishing the Western Rother, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the Western Rother?
02How much does it cost to fish the Western Rother?
03When is the fishing season on the Western Rother?
04What fish can I catch in the Western Rother?
05Do I need a licence to fish the Western Rother?
Worth a read
0 bookable beats
On the Western Rother
