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River Trent, Shelford, Nottinghamshire

A proper long River Trent run from Stoke Weir to Hamms Bridge, stretching roughly 4.5 miles through Shelford. It’s NAA members-only water, with everything from lively water below the weir to broad, steady glides near Hamms Bridge.

Run by Nottingham Anglers Association · checked 13 Oct 2026

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Colwick 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

The lowdown

  • This is the longest River Trent stretch controlled by Nottingham Anglers Association — plenty of water to explore and a fair bit of walking if you fancy finding your own swim.
  • The fishing runs from Stoke Weir all the way down to Hamms Bridge. That gives you a cracking mix of river character rather than one samey stretch.
  • Below Stoke Weir, expect faster flow. It’s the sort of water where a controlled trot or a well-held feeder can get your bait working nicely.
  • As you move towards Hamms Bridge, the Trent opens out into wider, slower-flowing sections. Ideal when you fancy taking things steadier and picking apart the crease.
  • Roach, large bream and barbel are named as predominant species here, with large carp also present. A proper mixed-river line-up.
  • There are two main access points: Stoke Ferry Lane End and Hamms Bridge. Both have large car parks, but you’ll need an NAA key to get through the car park gates.
  • There’s another access point immediately upstream of Gunthorpe Bridge. Parking there is very limited, so don’t bank on turning up and finding loads of room.
  • Access is tightly controlled because the fishing sits on Crown Estate land. Use only the recognised access points — no sneaking through other gates or climbing fences.
  • The closed season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Once the season is open, match the approach to the water in front of you: lighter, tidy work in the slower areas and something more robust when the flow kicks on.

Methods: Trotting and feeder work should suit the changing flow, with the slower water around Hamms Bridge offering a steadier approach. Barbel anglers will naturally want to concentrate on the faster water and river features below Stoke Weir.

Access & tickets

Full membership 2025/2026

Includes the joining fee.

£65 (as listed 13 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Disabled or over-65 membership 2025/2026

Includes the joining fee.

£55 (as listed 13 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Junior membership 2025/2026

Includes the joining fee.

£18 (as listed 13 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Members-only on the stretch listed here.

Fish the club names

roach, bream, barbel, carp

Key rules

  • Members only; no day tickets are available.
  • No night fishing is permitted.
  • Closed season: 15 March to 15 June inclusive.
  • An NAA key is required for the Stoke Ferry Lane End and Hamms Bridge car parks.
  • Do not use any other gate or fence for access.
  • Fishing is on Crown Estate land, so strict access rules apply.

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

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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