River Ouse Red House

The lowdown

• This is a long fishery, running for over two miles and split into two sections. That gives it a varied feel, with the depth and width changing as you move through the venue.
• The right bank is controlled by Yorkshire District Anglers Association. It’s open day-ticket water, so you’re not tied to membership, although available swims and member access do limit ticket numbers.
• There are no platforms, no on-site parking and no listed toilets or disabled access. The venue isn’t gated or locked, so sort your arrangements before setting off and expect a proper riverside approach.
• The upper section is reached via Red House Lane. For the lower section, walk through the estate entrance and across the paddock towards the river.
• The water is suitable for all methods. Roach and perch can show in good numbers and are well worth targeting with a pole, waggler or stick float when conditions are right.
• The Ouse can throw up a cheeky surprise. Carp and tench have been caught occasionally, while some areas hold permanent shoals of big bream.
• Summer is the headline period for bream, with bags exceeding 100 lb possible. Find one of those shoals and a feeder or float approach could keep you busy for hours.
• Because the two sections differ in character, have a look at the water before settling in. Varying width and depth mean the crease, steadier water and likely shoal areas may all fish differently.
• Match bookings can make the venue unavailable on certain dates, so check before travelling. Night fishing is allowed, but only by prior arrangement with the Waters Secretary.

Methods: All methods are allowed. Float tactics for roach and perch are a clear bet, while feeder work is worth considering for the bream shoals; the changing depth and width mean it pays to read the swim first.

Access & tickets

Day tickets are available through YDAA’s usual sales outlets, or online through the YDAA website. Bookings can be made for up to five consecutive days, with the general river and stillwater price other than Naburn listed as £6.

Fish the club names

carp, tench, bream, roach, perch

Key rules

• Fishing is on the right bank only.
• Day tickets are limited by available swims and member access requirements.
• Match bookings may make the venue unavailable on particular dates.
• Night fishing requires prior arrangement with the Waters Secretary.
• Access to the upper section is via Red House Lane.
• The lower section is reached by walking through the estate entrance and paddock towards the river.
• The venue is not gated or locked.

River level

Where it is