Fiskerton (right bank) — Nottingham Piscatorial Society (NPS) — day tickets

River level

The lowdown

• This is one of Nottingham Piscatorial Society’s three navigable River Trent fisheries. A proper river stretch, with boat traffic to bear in mind during the summer months.
• The water holds specimen barbel, plus chub, pike, carp, roach, perch and dace. Plenty there to keep things interesting.
• NPS says the Fiskerton and Rolleston day-ticket fisheries provide over two miles of coarse fishing between them. The exact length of Fiskerton itself isn’t given.
• Swims suit a fair spread of tactics, from a tidy stick float approach through to heavy swimfeeder work. Pick the gear to match the flow.
• For barbel, a feeder set-up is the obvious line when the river’s pushing. Keep an eye on the crease and any steadier water alongside the main flow.
• Float anglers aren’t left out either. Stick float fishing is specifically listed as suitable, so trotting is well worth considering where the pace allows.
• Summer brings boat traffic, so timing and swim choice matter. Winter is quieter, with kingfishers along the banks — a cracking time for a calmer session.
• The fishery can sometimes close for matches. Check the NPS calendar before booking, otherwise you could have a proper faff on your hands.
• Specimen fish, especially barbel, should be rested in the water before release. Remove all litter from your peg and leave the place bob on.
• Access is via recognised footpaths only. The car-park What3Words location is apples.dares.goodbye; don’t drive over surrounding land or block farm vehicles, lanes or gates.

Methods: The stretch covers both ends of the river approach: stick float for working the flow and heavy swimfeeder for targeting barbel and other coarse fish. Adjust around boat traffic in summer and the quieter winter conditions.

Access & tickets

Day tickets for Fiskerton and Rolleston are sold online only, in advance — £8 online, or £10 in person at Fiskerton Post Office — never on the bank. East Stoke is a limited guest season ticket.

Fish the club names

carp, barbel, perch, pike, roach, chub

Key rules

• Day tickets must be bought in advance through the NPS website.
• A day ticket permits fishing with up to two rods; two rods is the maximum.
• No night fishing.
• No fishing from boats.
• Keep nets are not allowed.
• Rest specimen fish, especially barbel, in the water before release, and remove all litter from your peg.
• Use recognised footpaths only. Permit holders are responsible for damage caused to property or amenities.
• Check the NPS calendar before booking, as the stretch can sometimes close for match fishing.

Where it is