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Ferry Meadows – River Nene

Ferry Meadows is a cracking Nene venue in Nene Park, with fishable river sections plus the conjoined Overton and Gunwade lakes. It’s nationally known for bream, with proper match weights possible and a few big-ticket predators and carp in the mix.

Run by Peterborough & District Angling Association · checked 6 Oct 2026

The lowdown

  • This is a mixed venue rather than just a river stretch. The River Nene runs into the connected Overton and Gunwade lakes, giving you plenty to get your head around.
  • The lakes are the headline act for bream. The association says match weights over 100 lb are possible, so there’s serious silverfish potential when they’re on the munch.
  • There are 120 numbered swims across Overton and Gunwade. That’s handy for finding a peg, though remember the surrounding park is busy and anglers don’t get preferential rights on the public paths.
  • Overton is easiest from the visitor-centre car park. Gunwade is best reached from the Watersports Centre car park. Both car parks charge, with fees set by Nene Park Trust.
  • The named fish list is a good one: bream, silverfish, tench, pike, zander and carp. The association also reports specimen carp over 40 lb, so don’t turn up without proper kit.
  • For predators, a minimum 30-inch landing net is required, and live freshwater fish are banned as bait. Shop-bought dead bait only. Keep it tidy and fish-friendly.
  • River fishing closes from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. The Ferry Meadows lakes stay open through that close season, giving you a bob-on alternative.
  • Normal fishing hours are one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Night fishing is only for anglers with an annual Ferry Meadows night permit, arranged directly with the association.
  • Unhooking mats are required, and every fish must go back alive after recovery. Pleasure anglers can use keepnets only for silverfish up to 2 lb, while bream must be released immediately.

Methods: The lakes look geared to feeder and float work for bream and silverfish, with tench and carp also in the frame. Predator anglers can target pike and zander with shop-bought dead bait, but no live freshwater fish.

Access & tickets

Adult day ticket 2026

Booked in advance online through the association.

£5 (as listed 6 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Senior day ticket 2026

For anglers aged 65 and over; booked in advance online.

£3 (as listed 6 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Junior day ticket 2026

For anglers under 18.

Free (as listed 6 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Day tickets are available online through Peterborough & District Angling Association. The 2026 adult advance ticket is £5, senior is £3 for anglers aged 65 and over, and juniors under 18 are free; booking on the day adds a £2 surcharge. Annual night permits need to be arranged by contacting the association directly.

Fish the club names

bream, tench, pike, zander, carp

Key rules

  • An Environment Agency rod licence is required alongside the association ticket or membership.
  • River fishing is closed from 15 March through 15 June inclusive. The Ferry Meadows lakes remain open.
  • Standard fishing hours are one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
  • Live freshwater fish may not be used as bait; only shop-bought dead bait is allowed.
  • All fish must be returned alive after recovery, and unhooking mats are required for fish on the bank.
  • A minimum 30-inch landing net is required for specimen and predator fishing.
  • Pleasure anglers may use keepnets only for silverfish up to 2 lb. Bream must be released immediately.
  • Camping, fires, barbecues and excess alcohol are prohibited.

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

Orton Sluice 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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