River Wharfe at Addingham

The lowdown

• The main water starts upstream of the pumping station on Bolton Road and runs downstream to Olicana Caravan Park. A decent length of river to explore, with much of the fishery available from both banks.
• There’s also a separate opposite-bank section near Low Mill. That bit is members-only, so day-ticket anglers need to stick to the permitted main stretch.
• This is scenic Wharfedale water close to Addingham, Farfield Hall and the Dales Way. Proper countryside surroundings, with livestock grazing fields on both banks.
• Access is via the public footpath or the club gate on Bolton Road, opposite Farfield Hall. From the layby, cross the fence beside the five-bar gate.
• Walk down to Remembrance Pool, then follow the AAA bank signs and limit signs. Keep to the riverside footpaths while moving between swims.
• The named fish are brown trout and grayling. Fly fishing and bait fishing are both allowed, subject to Environment Agency rules, so there’s room to fish to the conditions.
• No spinning is allowed. Barbless or debarbed hooks only, and everything is catch-and-release, with all fish returned.
• Day tickets must be bought online in advance. The club normally releases a maximum of two per day, with up to three extra potentially available for Addingham parish residents under the constitution.
• Day-ticket anglers must pack up no later than one hour after sunset. Night fishing is for members and their guests only, not day-ticket holders. Under-14s must fish with an adult.

Methods: Fly fishing and bait fishing are allowed, subject to Environment Agency rules. Keep it tidy and controlled: one attended rod at a time, barbless or debarbed hooks, and no spinning or cereal groundbait.

Access & tickets

Day tickets are available to non-members through the Addingham Angling Association website and must be purchased in advance online. The day-ticket price is £15; the club normally issues a maximum of two per day, with three additional tickets potentially available for Addingham parish residents under the club constitution.

Fish the club names

trout, chub

Key rules

• Fly fishing and bait fishing are allowed, subject to Environment Agency rules.
• Catch-and-release fishing only; all fish must be returned.
• A current Environment Agency rod licence is required.
• No spinning.
• Only barbless or debarbed hooks are permitted.
• No keep nets and no cereal groundbait.
• Only one rod may be fished at a time, and rods must be attended.
• Anglers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

River level

Where it is