River Ouse – Naburn Below Lock
A tidal bit of the Ouse below Naburn Lock, managed jointly by York & District Amalgamation of Anglers and Naburn Caravan Park. There’s day-ticket fishing here, with feeder work for roach and skimmers on the cards — but keep a proper eye on those rapidly changing levels.
Run by York & District Amalgamation of Anglers · checked 5 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club
The lowdown
- The stretch starts at the downstream end of the lock mouth and finishes at the end of the caravan-park field. Those are your boundaries — don’t treat the ticket as a pass for everywhere around Naburn.
- This is tidal water, and levels can change rapidly. That’s the big thing to keep in mind while settling into a swim: keep watching the water rather than getting completely wrapped up in the fishing.
- Fancy a straightforward coarse approach? The venue suggests feeder fishing with maggot or caster for roach and skimmers. That gives you a useful starting point without needing to overcomplicate the bait bag.
- Roach, skimmer bream, chub, barbel and salmon are all named for Naburn. A cracking mix, though that’s a guide to what’s named here, not a promise of what’ll be on the munch.
- The coarse season doesn’t start before 16 June. There’s also a separate game-only restriction downstream of the falls through 30 June, so check your intended swim before booking — the dates need a proper look.
- Game fishing has its own ticket and a stated season of 6 April–31 October inclusive. Game anglers also need a valid EA game licence; don’t muddle the fishing permit with the licence.
- Sort your ticket before you fish. Online booking is available for up to five consecutive days, and the caravan-site shop is another option when open. Keep your online ticket ready on your phone or printed out.
- Access through the caravan park involves a private road, with the correct permit needed for non-residents. Stick to recognised paths and the riverbank, and remember this is daytime fishing only — no cheeky overnight session.
Methods: Feeder fishing with maggot or caster is the suggested approach for roach and skimmers. Keep an eye on the rapidly changing tidal level throughout your session.
Access & tickets
Coarse day ticket
Covers below the lock only. No coarse fishing before 16 June; the downstream-of-falls game-only restriction also needs checking.
£6 (as listed 5 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
Game day ticket
Covers below the lock only. Season stated as 6 April–31 October inclusive; a valid EA game licence is required.
£18 (as listed 5 Oct 2026 — check before you go)
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
roach, bream, chub, barbel
Key rules
- Obtain your ticket before fishing; day tickets cover below the lock only. Display online tickets as a printout or email on a mobile device.
- No coarse fishing before 16 June.
- Game season is 6 April–31 October inclusive; game anglers require a valid EA game licence.
- The area downstream of the falls is reserved for game-permit holders through 30 June. Confirm your intended swim before booking.
- Night fishing is prohibited.
- Non-residents need the correct permit for the caravan-park private road. Use recognised access paths and keep to the riverbank.
- Leave no litter, and handle and return fish carefully.
- Dogs are prohibited except assistance dogs; working bailiffs have a separate exception.
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 fishRiver 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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