Boating at The Anchor, Barcombe

Very large Sussex Ouse Sea Trout (what a mutha!)
Local water bailiff Perry Williams with his
unfeasibly large Sussex Ouse sea trout
Anchor Inn Sussex Ouse Fishing Breaks

The Sussex River Ouse is a varied and surprising river, especially where angling is concerned. It is famous for it's unusually large sea trout. The trout migrate from the sea (usually starting around June and September) to spawn upstream and provide great sport.
The river also holds a good amount of large pike (up to 32lb) and carp (again up to 32lb). In addition roach, rudd, chub, dace, perch, bream, tench and barbel can be found at selected spots. Even pumpkinseed and mullet can make an appearance. The river is quiet and often a day's fishing can pass by without meeting anyone but the occasional fisherman or dog walker.

As one recent guest from London put it: "I'm in fishing heaven here!".

The Anchor Inn provides special offer angling breaks, including:

  • 2 nights B&B
  • two day fishing passes (Ouse Angling Preservation Society)
  • £95 weekdays / £115 weekends

What could be better than a hearty breakfast, a 30 second walk to the first weir, and then all day fishing topped by a pint or two (and perhaps a chat with the local fishermen), followed by a good sleep in a comfortable bed at Sussex's most famous waterside inn and country pub?

Please note that this offer is only valid during the river fishing open season, 16th June to the 15 March.

Fish iconFor further information about the fishing the Anchor Inn locality of the Sussex Ouse read our Barcombe Ouse angling page, written by keen local angler Simon Turner.

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More information about fishing the Sussex Ouse and the Ouse in general can be found at the following web sites:

Aerial view of the Anchor Inn and Sussex Ouse
Ouse Angling Preservation Society - The local fishing club
Copthorne Angling Society - Sister club and included waters (with good downloadable maps of the both clubs waters)
Sussex Ouse Conservation Society - the protectors of the Ouse
Total Fishing - review and details of local fishing
FishSouthEast - review and details of local fishing


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