Offord Cluny to Brampton (A, B & C Sections)

River level

The lowdown

• Access is from the C Section Car Park via Buckden Marina. The postcode given is PE19 5BH, and the track gets you close to the swims — bob on when you’ve got a bit of kit to shift.
• The marina entrance marks the upstream end of C Section. B and A sections run downstream from there, giving you a decent spread of river to explore.
• The water changes character. There are faster-flowing streams in places, then wider, deeper and slower stretches where fish can settle and feed.
• B and C have featured in society matches, so expect swims with a bit of angling history behind them. Reported fish from these sections include roach, perch and pike.
• Trotting should be well worth a look on the quicker water when conditions are right. Keep an eye on the crease and any steadier inside line.
• The deeper, slower river lends itself to feeder work and searching the bottom. A bit of colour in the water could make things properly interesting.
• The wider sections are the places to have a good look for bigger fish. The society lists barbel, bream, carp, chub, tench and zander among catches from its waters.
• After heavy rain, the C Section track can turn rutted or muddy, so don’t assume the parking approach will stay neat and tidy.
• You can fish up to three rods, but only one swim at a time. Stay close enough to react promptly to a take — no wandering off for a brew when a rod’s on the munch.
• Night fishing is for members only. Large fish need an unhooking mat, pike anglers need a wire trace, and the Ouse Valley Way must be kept clear.

Methods: Mix it up to suit the river on the day: trot the faster streams, then switch to feeder tactics in the deeper, slower water. Keep mobile, read the flow and fish the crease rather than just parking on the obvious peg.

Access & tickets

Day tickets are available online or from bailiffs on the bank. Adult tickets are £5, while under-17s fish free; tickets are valid from dawn to dusk.

Fish the club names

roach, perch, pike

Key rules

• Maximum of three rods per angler.
• Anglers may occupy only one swim at a time.
• Stay close enough to your rods to react promptly to a take.
• Unhooking mats are required when putting large fish on the bank.
• Pike anglers must use a wire trace.
• Open fires are prohibited.
• Tents are prohibited, although a bivvy may be used.
• Use designated access routes and provided car parks, remove litter and do not obstruct the Ouse Valley Way.

Where it is