River Trent – Marton

The lowdown

• This is open, lowland Trent country rather than tight urban fishing. Expect floodplain, grassland, mud and riverbank habitats around the swim.
• The river is navigable here, so you’re looking at a broad river with boat traffic as part of the picture. Keep an eye on the flow and any wash.
• Access is from the Marton/Trent Port area, with nearby tracks and footpaths leading towards the bank. A bit of a faff in wet weather, mind.
• Vehicle access to the Weirfield needs arranging with the bailiff. Don’t just chance it, especially after rain when the tracks can become unsuitable for vehicles.
• The exact peg layout and detailed swim information aren’t published for this section. Have a wander first and look for the crease, steadier glides and any depth changes.
• With no stretch-specific fish list published, it’s best to keep the tackle adaptable rather than locking into one target. A feeder or float setup gives you options.
• Trotting could be worth considering where the flow allows, while a feeder approach should cover the deeper or steadier water. Keep things tidy and mobile.
• This sort of navigable lowland river can change with conditions. A bit of colour and extra water may shift fish onto easier feeding lines, while clearer, lower conditions reward a more careful approach.
• The bank has a proper rural feel, with tracks and footpaths instead of urban frontage. Nice and peaceful, but sensible footwear is a bob-on idea.
• WDAA is an Angling Trust and Fish Legal member and Club Mark accredited. Follow the association rules and don’t contact adjoining farmers directly.

Methods: Keep it flexible: try trotting where the pace is manageable, or fish a feeder into steadier water and likely depth changes. With no detailed Marton peg guide published, a quick look along the bank before settling in is a smart move.

Access & tickets

The rights holder describes its River Trent waters as members-only, with no day tickets advertised. Current membership is listed as £40 for adults and £30 for OAPs; membership books run from 16 June to 15 June the following year.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

• Fishing requires the appropriate Worksop & District Angling Association membership or permit arrangement.
• Do not contact adjoining farmers directly.
• Vehicle access to the Weirfield must be arranged with the bailiff.
• Wet-weather tracks may become unsuitable for vehicles.
• Fires and portable barbecues are prohibited on WDAA waters.
• Do not leave cigarette ends or glass.
• Members may fish all association waters subject to the applicable rules.

River level

Where it is