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Felmersham Ouse (Felmersham to Sharnbrook area)

A cracking 1.5-mile bit of the River Great Ouse between the Felmersham and Sharnbrook area, run by MKAA under an arrangement with Letchworth and DAA. It’s medium paced, with regular double-figure roach bags, chunky perch and chub, plus the cheeky chance of a proper barbel.

Run by MKAA · checked 10 Oct 2026

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Sharnbrook 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

  • This is the Felmersham Ouse fishery on the River Great Ouse, in the Bedford Borough area of Bedfordshire.
  • The fishery runs for approximately 1.5 miles. That’s plenty of water to explore, rather than a tiny handful of pegs.
  • The flow is described as medium paced. It should suit a range of river tactics, with the pace worth bearing in mind when setting up.
  • Roach are a big part of the attraction, with the official page reporting regular double-figure bags. Properly encouraging stuff for a day’s trotting or feeder work.
  • Perch over 3 lb are reported by MKAA. That’s a serious perch for any river angler and well worth keeping an eye out for.
  • Chub to 5 lb are also reported. Look for the usual chub sort of thinking — keeping an eye on the flow and presenting a bait naturally — without faffing about with overcomplicated gear.
  • There are occasional tench too, adding a bit of variety to the usual river fare.
  • The official page warns there’s the possibility of a large barbel. So tackle up sensibly if you’re fishing for the general mix; a surprise lump could be on the munch.
  • The fishery is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Outside that stated closure, check the current MKAA arrangements before setting off.
  • Access is from Bedford via the A6 and Milton Ernest, then over the river at Radwell towards Felmersham village. The fishery is signposted Letchworth and DAA.
  • We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: The medium-paced flow should lend itself to trotting and feeder fishing, with roach, perch and chub the main targets and the possibility of a large barbel dictating sturdier tackle.

Access & tickets

MKAA access or permit

The official MKAA fishery page does not specify the access type or how permits are obtained.

MKAA runs the fishery under an arrangement with Letchworth and DAA, but the official page does not specify whether access is by membership, day ticket or another permit. It also does not publish day-ticket or annual-ticket prices.

Fish the club names

roach, perch, chub, tench, barbel

Key rules

  • The fishery is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive.
  • The official MKAA fishery page does not publish detailed local tackle rules.
  • The official MKAA fishery page does not publish night-fishing rules.

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 fish

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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