River Arun, Pulborough
A proper rural, tidal Arun stretch at Pulborough, run by CALPAC Angling Club. It’s around 1,500 metres long, can be prolific, and offers day-ticket or members’ fishing from the south bank.
Run by CALPAC Angling Club · checked 12 Oct 2026
River Arun
River Arun, Pulborough
Our river artwork — photos for this stretch are on the way
River level
Measured — Environment Agency
Pulborough Swan Bridge gauge
Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.
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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open River Ready
The lowdown
- The fishery sits at Swan Bridge, Pulborough, with access from the small car park. From there, turn right towards the field gate.
- Fishing is on the south bank. The stretch is tidal, so expect the river to change with the tide rather than sitting at one steady level.
- It’s a rural, cattle-grazed bit of river. Nice and open, but the livestock mean gates need shutting properly every time.
- The water is described as tidal and prolific. That gives it plenty of promise when the conditions line up and the fish are on the munch.
- The stretch runs for approximately 1,500 metres, giving anglers a decent bit of bank to explore rather than a tiny cluster of pegs.
- Named fish include roach, chub, dace, perch, bream, gudgeon, eels, pike and carp. There’s also an occasional chance of a sea fish.
- The four-hour car-park restriction is the big practical wrinkle. Overstaying may lead to a penalty charge or wheel clamping, so keep an eye on the clock.
- The coarse-fishing closed season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Night fishing isn’t permitted, so this is strictly a daylight session.
- For directions, take the A29 southbound into Pulborough, turn right at the first mini-roundabout and left at the second. Cross Swan Bridge, then turn immediately left into the car park.
Methods: A flexible coarse approach is the sensible starting point on this tidal, mixed-species water. Trotting, feeder work or lighter float fishing can all be considered around the changing flow, with the conditions dictating the swim and tackle.
Access & tickets
Adult day ticket
Two rods
£10 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Junior, OAP and disabled day ticket
Two rods
£5 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Day tickets are available through Clubmate. CALPAC Angling Club also runs the water for members.
Fish the club names
roach, chub, perch, bream, pike, carp, eel
Key rules
- Coarse-fishing closed season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive.
- Night fishing is not permitted.
- Fishing access is from the south bank.
- All gates must be shut because cattle graze the banks.
- Observe the reported four-hour car-park restriction.
- Overstaying in the car park may result in a penalty charge or wheel clamping.
Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.
GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fishWhere it is
Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.
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