WikiCatchRiver Rea
England, United Kingdom
- river
- 8 species listed
- 52.5036, -1.8446
River Rea is a river in England, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 8 fish species for this water, including Stone loach, European chub, Crucian carp. The nearest other water we map in England is Tame Valley Canal, 1.4 km away.
Species at River Rea
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Nearby waters
- Tame Valley Canalcanal1.4 km
- Aston Reservoirreservoir1.6 km
- River Coleriver3.2 km
- Bourn Brookstream7.7 km
- Blackroot Poollake7.7 km
- River Blytheriver11 km
- Buzzardpond12 km
- Tame Valley Canalcanal13 km
About River Rea
As a river in England, United Kingdom, River Rea fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at River Rea pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Stone loach
Fish near the bottom in rocky areas, and use a slow retrieve with plenty of pauses to give the fish time to react.
- For European chub
When using lures, vary your retrieve speed and direction to trigger strikes. Chub often hold near cover like overhanging branches or submerged logs.
- For Crucian carp
Use a light float setup and a slow retrieve with lures near weed beds, as Crucian carp are often found in these areas.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at River Rea.
Plan Your Trip
Planning a trip to River Rea? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United Kingdom regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at River Rea — confirm them ahead of time.
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Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.