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Billing Bridge to Cogenhoe Mill

A rural River Nene stretch running from Billing Bridge down towards Cogenhoe Mill, including both banks of the island. It’s Northampton Nene Angling Club water and members-only — no day ticket on this one.

Run by Northampton Nene Angling Club · checked 7 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

The lowdown

  • The stretch starts at Billing Bridge and follows the river towards Cogenhoe Mill. Proper rural Nene fishing, with the bridge, mill and island giving the water its character.
  • On the left bank, the club’s water runs for one field downstream from Billing Bridge. A short but clearly defined section.
  • The right bank starts downstream of the boatyard at Billing Bridge and continues to the island at Cogenhoe Mill. Check the boundaries before settling in.
  • Both banks of the island at Cogenhoe Mill are included. The opposite bank, from where the river divides around the island, is controlled by Earls Barton Angling Club.
  • Pedestrian access to the island is along Mill Lane. Parking is available at the top of Mill Lane, but don’t park along Mill Lane itself — that’s not permitted.
  • The named fish are bream, carp, chub, dace, perch, pike and roach. A decent coarse-fish mix, with options for both predator and silverfish anglers.
  • The closed season applies from 15 March through 15 June inclusive. Outside that period, follow the club’s normal Northampton Nene Angling Club rules.
  • No boats or kayaks, no magnet fishing, and no crayfish trapping. Fish removal is also prohibited, so anything caught stays in the river.
  • There’s no day ticket for this water. Club access is the route in, and any day-membership arrangements that apply elsewhere should not be assumed to cover this stretch.
  • We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: The checked details don’t specify particular tactics, so match your approach to the river on the day. Trotting, feeder or predator methods may suit a Nene stretch, but stick to the club rules and the correct membership access.

Access & tickets

Northampton Nene Angling Club membership

Required for access to this members-only stretch. No day ticket is available here.

Environment Agency rod licence

May be required for club day membership.

You’ll need a Northampton Nene Angling Club membership book to fish Carlton. Contact the club about membership; the fishery page doesn’t give a price.

Fish the club names

bream, carp, chub, perch, pike, roach

Key rules

  • Normal Northampton Nene Angling Club rules apply.
  • Crayfish trapping is prohibited on club waters.
  • Magnet fishing is prohibited on club waters.
  • Fishing from boats or kayaks is prohibited on club waters.
  • Removal of fish is prohibited on club waters.
  • The closed season applies from 15 March through 15 June inclusive.

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

Cogenhoe 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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