Gunthorpe — Glebe Farm Cottages (private River Trent fishing, with adjacent Nottingham Federation Penton’s Field)

River level

The lowdown

• The private section is tied to Glebe Farm, Peck Lane, Gunthorpe, and fishing is advertised as included with accommodation. Nice and simple — no separate ticket faff for guests.
• Right next door is Nottingham Federation’s Penton’s Field, officially described as the second meadow downstream of Gunthorpe Lock. That gives you a useful bit of Middle Trent water to look at too.
• The Federation calls Penton’s Field a mixture of traditional float water and specimen-holding spots. So there’s scope for a proper float session, or a more focused approach when the bigger fish are on the munch.
• Barbel are the main target named by Glebe Farm. Bream, carp, pike and chub are also listed, giving the stretch a decent all-round feel rather than being a one-fish job.
• The wider River Trent here is described as supporting around 35 fish species. Plenty of variety in the river generally, though only the named species are included for this guide.
• Think classic Trent water: float work where the river suits it, with specimen-style spots offering a different game. The Federation’s own description backs up that mix.
• The setting is rural and sits in the Trent Valley, which sounds bob on for a relaxed day by the river. Glebe Farm also confirms on-site parking.
• No exact private-section length or peg count is published, and the supplied coordinates are only for the Gunthorpe Lock and village area. Don’t expect a neat peg-by-peg map from the available details.
• If you’re staying at Glebe Farm, the private fishing is the straightforward choice. Federation anglers have Penton’s Field next door, with night access restricted to the right permit holders.

Methods: Traditional float fishing suits the described float water, while the specimen-holding spots point towards a more targeted approach. Barbel, bream, carp, pike and chub are the named targets.

Access & tickets

Glebe Farm Cottages guests get exclusive private River Trent fishing, advertised as included with their accommodation. For Penton’s Field, Nottingham Federation membership is listed at £55 for full membership and £35 concessionary; temporary membership gives access immediately after purchase, subject to its conditions. Glebe Farm contact: 0115 966 3836 or 07939 260042.

Fish the club names

barbel, bream, carp, pike, chub

Key rules

• Penton’s Field night fishing is for Photo ID Card holders only.
• Temporary or day tickets do not permit night fishing.
• No fires or barbecues while night fishing.
• Do not dig into or alter the bank.
• No radios or offensive noise.
• Take all litter home.
• All fish must be returned safely to the water.

Where it is