River Great Ouse — Tingewick

River level

The lowdown

• The stretch sits behind Tingewick Industrial Park, with the river reached by a short walk through woodland. Parking is available on the estate access roads, so it’s fairly straightforward once you know the way in.
• This is classic upper Great Ouse stuff. Expect shallow water and quicker-flowing running water rather than a big, sluggish main-river feel.
• The venue is suited to centrepin reels and stick-float tactics. Lovely gear for working the flow, finding the crease and keeping a bait moving naturally.
• Healthy stocks of roach and dace are reported, with regular catches up to around 8oz. A float rod and a tidy line through the swim should be bob on.
• Fallen trees and other natural features give larger perch somewhere to lurk. Pick apart the edges of the cover carefully, but don’t go charging in and spook the swim.
• Chub are present too, adding a cheeky bonus when you’re trotting or searching likely cover. Pike are also present, so there’s a bit of variety in the stretch.
• The club describes the venue as lightly fished, which is always nice. There should be plenty to explore across the 500 yards rather than feeling boxed into one or two pegs.
• Summer vegetation can get overgrown. Some pegs may need a bit of clearing before fishing, so allow time for a quick tidy-up rather than turning up expecting everything manicured.
• Night fishing isn’t permitted. This is a daytime running-water venue, with the best approach built around reading the flow, covering water and making the most of natural features.

Methods: Centre-pin and stick-float fishing are the obvious plays here, with trotting through the shallower, faster water. Work likely cover for perch, chub and pike, and be prepared to clear a peg in summer.

Access & tickets

Apply through Verulam Angling Club’s 2026–27 new-member form; the published membership season is June 16, 2026 to June 15, 2027, subject to availability. Members arranging guest tickets online must allow at least 48 hours for processing, payment and membership verification; more than one guest ticket per member is permitted on the Great Ouse.

Fish the club names

roach, perch, pike, chub

Key rules

• Night fishing is not permitted.
• The stretch is available to Verulam Angling Club members.
• Members may take guests on Great Ouse fisheries.
• Guest tickets must be obtained and paid for before fishing.
• Members are responsible for their guests and must ensure they know the rules.
• A valid Environment Agency rod licence is also required where applicable.
• Summer vegetation may be overgrown, and some pegs may require anglers to clear vegetation before fishing.

Where it is