Low Moor to West Bradford, River Ribble

The lowdown

• This is natural River Ribble water in the rural Ribble Valley, rather than a stocked commercial fishery. The club describes it as excellent fly-fishing water, so the main game is very much a rod, line and fly job.
• The beat runs from Low Moor upstream to West Bradford. That is a decent chunk of river to explore, with plenty of water to get your head around rather than a tiny, boxed-in club stretch.
• Waddow Weir is the headline feature. The pool has historically produced salmon and includes a salmon-leap structure, so it is the obvious place to spend time studying the flow and holding water.
• There are two large holding pools for migratory fish. When the river has a bit of colour or extra push, these deeper areas are the sort of places worth giving proper attention.
• Salmon and sea trout are among the association’s target species, while wild brown trout are present too. Grayling fishing is available on the association’s waters.
• The Ribble height information and webcam reference at Low Moor are handy before setting off. A quick look at the river level should help you judge whether the water is likely to suit your chosen approach.
• Coarse fishing is permitted on specific beats and at specific times of year. Members can use alternative methods for coarse species, but only in line with the association’s requirements.
• This is members-only water, with limited guest access under the club rules. Each member is normally allowed one guest ticket per season, with extra guest tickets sometimes issued for helping with club activities.
• The association has around 110 members and provides river maps for its waters. That should make planning the Low Moor to West Bradford walk-in and finding the main features a fair bit less of a faff.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: Fly fishing is the main game here, with trout, salmon and sea trout on the target list. Coarse methods are allowed only on specific beats and at specific times, subject to the association’s requirements.

Access & tickets

Ribblesdale Angling Association does not offer day tickets. Fishing is for members, with limited guest access under the association’s rules; each member is normally allowed one guest ticket per season.

Fish the club names

carp, trout

Key rules

• Only one salmon per season may be taken under the association’s stated rule.
• The association encourages anglers to return all salmon because of declining runs.
• A maximum of two trout may be taken in one day.
• Trout shorter than 10 inches must be returned.
• Coarse fishing is permitted only on specific beats and at specific times of year.
• Members using alternative methods for coarse species must follow the association’s requirements.
• Day tickets are not offered.
• Each member is normally allowed one guest ticket per season; additional guest tickets may be issued for recognised club activity.

River level

Where it is