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River Ouse Naburn

A proper tidal Ouse stretch around Naburn Lock, with mixed coarse and game-fishing rules depending on exactly where and when you fish. The weir pool is the headline bit, holding specimen chub, barbel and salmon, while roach and skimmer bream are the feeder targets.

Run by York & District Amalgamation of Anglers · checked 6 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

The lowdown

  • YDAA controls the water from opposite the slipway at Acaster boat yard down to the fence below the downstream end of Naburn Lock mouth.
  • The whole lock area is included, plus the section below the lock to the end of the caravan-park field. That lower bit is managed with Naburn Caravan Park.
  • This is tidal water, so levels can rise and fall quickly. Keep your wits about you, especially around the lock and weir pool. Proper care needed.
  • The weir pool is the interesting feature, with specimen chub and barbel named here, along with salmon. A cracking area to keep in mind when conditions have a bit of colour.
  • Roach and skimmer bream are the named coarse targets. YDAA recommends feeder fishing with maggot or caster for them — nice and simple, bob on.
  • Coarse fishing is closed until 16 June, so don’t turn up early expecting to get a feeder ticking over. Check the calendar before travelling.
  • Game fishing is permit-only from 6 April to 31 October inclusive. From 6 April to 30 June, the water downstream of the falls is restricted to game-permit holders.
  • Naburn Lock and the water upstream are private. Upstream remains York DAA game-permit-only until 30 June, then becomes restricted to York DAA members.
  • There are no listed fishing platforms, toilets, disabled access or on-site parking. The venue is not listed as gated or locked, so plan your arrival rather than assuming facilities.
  • Access is via the A19 from York, then B1222 Naburn Lane. Turn right after Naburn village for the lock. The caravan-park section uses a private road, and the wrong permit means trespassing. Night fishing is not allowed.
  • We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: For roach and skimmer bream, the recommended approach is feeder fishing with maggot or caster. Around the weir pool, keep the chub and barbel in mind, but stick tightly to the seasonal and permit rules.

Access & tickets

Day ticket

Available from the caravan-site shop when open, or online through YDAA.

YDAA membership

A valid YDAA membership card is accepted before fishing.

Game permit

Required for game fishing from 6 April to 31 October inclusive, with extra restrictions around the falls and upstream water.

Buy a day ticket online from YDAA using an email address and PayPal, or through a YDAA sales outlet. For online purchases, keep the emailed ticket handy on your mobile or bring a printout.

Fish the club names

carp, bream, barbel, chub, roach

Key rules

  • Coarse fishing is closed until 16 June.
  • Anglers must hold a valid day ticket or YDAA membership card before fishing.
  • Game fishing is by permit only and is allowed from 6 April to 31 October inclusive.
  • From 6 April to 30 June inclusive, the area downstream of the falls is restricted to game-permit holders.
  • Naburn Lock and the area upstream are private water. Upstream is York DAA game-permit-only water until 30 June, then York DAA members only.
  • Night fishing is not allowed.
  • Take care: tidal water levels can rise and fall quickly.
  • Do not use the caravan-park access road without the correct permit, as non-residents may be trespassing.

Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.

GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Naburn Lock gauge

Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.

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We don't publish an "ideal level" — nobody can promise one. Flood water is dangerous: if it's up and coloured, stay well back from the edge. Open River Ready

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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