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National byelaw window · England rivers

England coarse close season:
15 March to 15 June.

On most English rivers the national coarse-fish close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That is a dated byelaw window, not a fishing forecast and not a species-by-species calendar. Confirm the current official rule, then any regional or fishery exception, before you travel.

15 Martypical start, inclusive
15 Juntypical end, inclusive
Riversnational coarse window
GOV.UKauthoritative live rule

What this page covers

One national window, not twelve calendars.

  • Applies toCoarse fishing with rod and line on most rivers in England
  • Typical dates15 March to 15 June inclusive
  • Does not replaceA rod licence, fishery permission, or regional byelaws
  • Not published hereSpecies doorway calendars, catch forecasts or venue opening lists

Stillwaters, canals and some specified waters can follow a different rule. Salmon, migratory trout and some other fisheries have their own seasons. Fishery owners may be stricter than the national byelaw.

Authoritative source

Check the live GOV.UK rule.

AnglerRadar does not restate changing legal text as advice. Use the official freshwater rod-fishing rules and regional byelaws, then confirm access with the fishery or riparian owner.

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