Moreton Mill — upstream

River level

The lowdown

• • This is the upstream Moreton Mill venue, not The Twins at Maids Moreton — easy one to muddle up, so check you’ve got the right stretch before setting off.
• • The river here is shown as a small, winding rural channel around Old Mill House. Proper old-school Great Ouse surroundings, with the historic mill and village of Maids Moreton close by.
• • A bridge over the River Great Ouse is shown south of Old Mill House, while another view looks downstream from the house. Handy landmarks for getting your bearings.
• • The association controls around five miles of river centred around Buckingham, and Moreton Mill upstream is one of its listed river venues.
• • There’s no official peg count or separate stretch length published for this venue. So don’t expect a neat numbered-peg setup — the checked details simply don’t say.
• • The venue page doesn’t give a dedicated parking postcode either. Best bet is to sort access details before travelling rather than turning up and having a faff.
• • No venue-specific species list is published for Moreton Mill upstream. The association does say catches from its waters have included specimen fish featured in the angling press, but no species are named here.
• • River day tickets run from 16 June to 14 March. The statutory close season applies from 15 March to 15 June inclusive, and the club’s byelaws prohibit fishing during that period.
• • The association promotes responsible angling, junior participation, and the prevention of pollution and poaching. An Environment Agency rod licence is required where legally applicable.

Methods: The checked information doesn’t set out a venue-specific method, depth or swim guide, so tackle choice is down to the angler and conditions on the day. Keep things responsible, follow the association’s byelaws and make sure the correct licence and ticket are sorted before fishing.

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

The club doesn't list species for this stretch, so we haven't guessed.

Key rules

• River fishing is available from 16 June to 14 March only.
• The statutory close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive.
• Fishing association river venues during the close season is prohibited by the club’s byelaws.
• Anglers must comply with Buckingham & District Angling Association’s byelaws.
• An Environment Agency rod licence is required where legally applicable.
• Day tickets must be purchased in advance.
• Responsible angling requirements include helping prevent pollution and poaching.

Where it is