Fishing along the River Arun

The Arun holds a mixed population of coarse fish in its middle and lower reaches. The lower, slower flowing streches support populations of roach and bream. Chub and dace are the dominant species in the middle reaches. Below Arundel mullet and bass replace the freshwater fish.

The sea trout are typically large weighing between 2 and 25kg. Spawning takes place in winter in the gravels of the headwaters and tributary streams. These upper reaches and tributaries support native brown trout, bullhead, stone loach and minnow.

Angling clubs fish the river between Horsham and Burpham. Footpaths along the Arun link up with both the South Downs Way and the Wey South Path.