Lenborough — River Great Ouse

The lowdown

• This is natural coarse-fishing water, not a tidy commercial fishery. Expect meadow, farmland and wooded river-bank countryside around the Great Ouse.
• The club says there are plenty of swims to try, so it’s a case of having a wander and finding a peg that looks right on the day.
• The river bank can vary from open meadow edges to more enclosed, tree-lined sections. Keep an eye out for cover and steady-looking water.
• Chub are the main named draw here, with the club reporting fish to about 4 lb from Lenborough. A lovely target for a roving approach.
• Pike are also reported from the venue, so a bit of predator interest is part of the Lenborough mix.
• For chub, trotting a bait through the crease or presenting a bait in a steady glide should be worth a look when conditions are right.
• A feeder can suit deeper or more settled swims, while a quiet wander with light tackle is a bob-on way to search the water.
• The river coarse-fishing season runs from 16 June to 14 March. Autumn and winter conditions can add a bit of colour and get the chub properly on the munch.
• Access is via the lay-by at Oxlane Bridge. From Lenborough, cross the bridge, use the lay-by on the left, then walk back over and take the footpath on the left.
• Don’t block the lay-by or access routes. It’s a rural venue, so keep the swim tidy and treat any litter at your peg as yours.

Methods: A roving chub approach, trotting and light legering should cover the likely water, with feeder tactics useful in steadier swims. Pike are also present, so choose your tackle and bait with the venue’s rules in mind.

Access & tickets

River day tickets must be bought in advance. Email the BDAA Membership Secretary for payment instructions, or buy one from Tingewick Post Office, Gone Fishin, Jakeman Sports or Tackle Tavern.

Fish the club names

chub, pike

Key rules

• The river coarse-fishing season runs from 16 June to 14 March.
• An Environment Agency rod licence is required where legally applicable.
• Anglers must follow Buckingham & District Angling Association byelaws and venue rules.
• The club’s river waters are intended for coarse fishing and catch-and-release practices under its rules.
• Litter at an angler’s peg is treated as litter dropped by that angler.
• Do not obstruct the Oxlane Bridge lay-by or access routes.

River level

Where it is