The Old River Lea
Records show - Barbel 16lbs+, Chub 9lbs+, Perch 3lbs+, Roach 2lbs+, Dace, Pike and even Trout to 3lbs.
3,900 metres of the east bank from the confluence with the relief channel at Stubbins Hall Lane to part way up Langridge Lake opposite Aquaduct lock and the opposite west bank from just below this point back down to the Fishers Green road bridge.
During the closed season the Barbel are seen spawning on most of the weed lined gravel shallow runs with shoals of Roach hiding in the streamer weed below pouncing on any stray eggs that did not lodge in the gravel.
During the last 10-15 years the river has received several stockings of small Barbel, and silver fish. In 2015 a stocking of 200 18 month old 9" Barbel and 700 9" Chub were added to the stocks and then earlier this year (Feb 2025) a further 1000 marked barbel were stocked in to Fishers Green and the adjacent Kings Weir stretch
Night fishing is NOT allowed on the river, regular checks are made during the year.
Fishing on the river extends between fixed times that vary throughout the season.
June to August an hour before sunrise to 11pm
September to October an hour before sunrise to 10pm
November to March an hour before sunrise to 8pm
More info/pictures can be found on the Fishers Green Consortium Members Facebook Page - You will need to provide your Luton Membership Number to be approved to join the facebook group.
