Cromwell Lock & Weir — Environment Agency / CRT (non-tidal/tidal boundary)

River Trent

0.1 mi (approx)

NG23 6JG

From

Cromwell Lock — non-tidal/tidal boundary (tidal begins below weir)

Weir pool area

Cromwell Lock & Weir — Environment Agency / CRT (non-tidal/tidal boundary) is a stretch on the River Trent, from Cromwell Lock — non-tidal/tidal boundary (tidal begins below weir) to Weir pool area, approximately 0.1 mi (approx), controlled by Environment Agency / Canal & River Trust. Fishing here is free, with a valid EA rod licence required. Species include Barbel, Chub, Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

N/A — EA rod licence required

Day Ticket £

Night Fishing

Where To Buy

gov.uk (EA rod licence)

Parking

Parking Information

NOT ALLOWED to park at Cromwell Lock (WDAA actively enforces this). CRT visitor moorings available. No public car park at lock for anglers.

Species

Barbel

Chub

Bream

Roach

Perch

Pike

Eel

At a Glance

Controller

Environment Agency / Canal & River Trust

Bank

Lock island / weir pool

Access

Free

Night fishing

Pegs

Postcode

NG23 6JG

Last Verified - June 2026

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