I do like to make this guide as accurate as possible but Im currently struggling to accurately pin down a 560 yard stretch at Conygre Farm at Hoveringham that is controlled by Derbyshire Angling Club. We employ full-time bailiffs who regularly patrol all our waters. 2020.06.28 Map 12. / 53.05556N 0.89278W / 53.05556; -0.89278. NG10 1PD. Down tumbled the angler and his fish. Construction commenced at Cromwell, in 1908 and the lock opened on 22nd May, 2011. Its scope is limited to the middle, lower and tidal river. It is not as easy away from a few heavily publicised hotspots as you may have been led to believe. "I launch at Lawson Creek Park on the Trent River," Dubiel said. A credit to you, and a big help to me. A slight alteration in the wording regarding the two short day ticket lengths run by Zita McCarthy (12 pegs Salmon Farm) and Rob Lee (2 pegs) respectively. Tel: For the current 2020/21 season the fishery will be shared between the two clubs but as of the 2021/22 season the fishery will be wholly controlled by Ashfield Angling, members only. The cave network has Scheduled Ancient Monument protection equal to that of Stonehenge, making Nottingham Caves a site of vast importance to the heritage of the United Kingdom. Weil's Disease (Leptospirosis) is a real threat around water and can be contracted through the smallest area of broken skin. Kelham hall would fit the bill, Trent is split here so only about 40 yds across if that. Error: Error validating access token: The session has been invalidated because the user changed their password or Facebook has changed the session for security reasons. The carp can be caught right under your rod tip in the pads or from "the wall" which is around 30 metres out. Running parallel with the Dyke, just behind Northgate lies Lovers Lane. If you feel you can help with updates, please dont hesitate to use the sites CONTACT ME facility or message me via Facebook. Unfortunately I cant add anything as my Trent knowledge is now somewhat outdated! Details courtesy of Kevin Stephenson. Its an area that receives next to no pressure compared with the rest of the river. Others rivers would benefit from a similar project. Telephone: 01159203932 Bobs Island Coarse Fishery on the River Trent at Newark - Weebly The halcyon days of big nets of silvers, and the odd bonus big chub seem to be long gone. The name means the homestead of Snots people. Please park at right angles to the road to maximise the parking area and minimise disruption to local residents. The best time to fish for salmon at the rivermouth is between mid-January and mid-March, whereas for trout, it is November to February. About Trent River. James Robbins heads to the River Trent at Rolleston near Newark, a stretch of water run by Nottingham Piscatorials. Gary Dubiel and Capt. The day ticket permit must be carried at all times. Day (only) tickets and Barnsley club books can be purchased for this fishery but the most prolific barbel pegs are currently let out to a syndicate. How different it must gave been in those days when the mode of transport was train, or horse and carriage? Many of the malcontents operate furtively in the shadows to this day but their rumblings and mutterings now tend to fall on stony ground. We have over 90 acres of coarse fishing, comprising of 6 different lakes. Thanks again. What cannot be seen is that this used to be the southernmost boundary of Sherwood Forest. No fishing from January 1 to Friday after second Saturday in May and November 16 to December 31 in the following areas: Healey Falls - Seymour Township, all water flowing from the north-westerly side of . I shall resist the temptation to draw comparisons with Brexit! Many leave disappointed, never to return. Non-fishing Items for Sale, Wanted or Swaps. The information is provided by Newark and District Piscatorial Federation (The Federation) and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. 2022.02.08 Maps 26 and 27 updated to show Spring Lakes water, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and a stretch owned by a company that appear not to want anglers on their land. Personally I dont think you can beat Kelham Hall for the whiskers and Chub. Mastering all the usages of 're equip' from sentence examples published by news publications. Fledborough Viaduct is without doubt one of, if not THE most imposing structures to cross the River Trent. The A1 pits fishery own six large specimen waters and a good stretch of the Trent, with day tickets available from the bailiff on the bank and night fishing available. Regatta Lake remains the only venue where England has won the World Angling Championships on home soil (so to speak). Or go down the stepped up carp rod route, but is that what you really want? The surge of water was so great it washed away the old road bridge at Kelham. Great work Bob, hope you get well soon.. Wow extensive insight brilliant read. Yes, thats Holme Road, south of the river, below The Hook. The quality of the Barbel, Chub, Grayling and Trout are legendary. Trent River Cottages is located within Fisheries Management Zone 17. However, The Federation takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control or for maintenance purposes. Do not wear waders in winter or whenever the banks are slippery. Thought not. More Home About Reviews Photos About See all Trent lane NG23 7 Newark, UK Upload your pictures and share your moments on the bank here at besthorpe 1,560 people like this 1,597 people follow this The bridge columns are submerged but still exist above the river bed to about a meter below the surface. Whatever the provocation, do not be drawn into conflict with boat or canoe users. Great work clear boundaries shown. The pegs either side of the bridge winning countless matches in their day. JavaScript is disabled. Adjacent to this stretch is the Salmon Farm Fishery itself, Carlton Ferry Lane, Collingham. The silent water and the darkness spread away on their left. A 2-peg (50 yards) stretch at Salmon Farm, Carlton Ferry Lane, Collingham NG23 7LZ, controlled by Rob Lee (07740074033) is new on the guide for 2022/23. Bob Roberts Fishing information for the complete angler, http://www.facebook.com/retfordanglingsupplies/posts/255098682573003, Book Review Before I Forget by Rod Hutchinson, Book Review The First Seventy Years Archie Braddock. Mark Hoff have discovered some of the secrets to catching them consistently. Cars should be parked in such a manner as not to interfere with any farm vehicles along any lane, and should not be parked in front of gates. Tel: 01159 Who hasnt heard of the Ferry Field, Nelson Field, Peg 187, Gunthorpe Bridge, the Cherry Orchard or the Shelford Shallows? A Unique Fishing Destination The Trent River is part of the Trent-Severn Waterway, a unique canal route that stretches from the southern entrance on the Bay of Quinte (Lake Ontario) in Quinte West to Georgian Bay (Lake Huron) in Severn, Ontario. Cheers! Great info bob , I know where to visit next and my next bar of gold , Top man, Great guide! Just getting back into the freshwater fishing and i am going to get a Hull book and a Scunthorpe book. Although they partly rent both banks, fishing is only allowed from one side. Brilliant reading Bob so interesting with all your little stories and Ive fished the river 60 years. Check the individual web sites. It answers all your questions and contains all the contact information you may need, its up to you to choose somewhere within your budget that offers the necessary ease of access, not me, otherwise there would be 500 anglers all turning up to fish the same peg. Tel: 01159 728338, Eastwood Angling Centre, 91 Nottingham Rd, Eastwood. Details courtesy of Kevin Stevenson. Contact: Christopher Shaw. The confluence of the Trent and Neuse rivers has become a hot striper destination even in coldest weather, and Capt. 2020.07.25 Maps 2 & 3. 2020.07.26 Maps 1 & 2. Tel: 01427 613002, Retford Angling Supplies, St John Street, Retford, DN22 6JY, Tel: 01777 717286. Description. Updated to include transfer of control of a 3.5 mile stretch from South Yorkshire Police Angling Club to Ashfield Angling. Same goes with a few spots in and around Nottingham, an area Im less familiar with than, say, the upper tidal and middle reaches. Nor do you always have to cast to the far bank! The River Trent is arguably the UKs finest coarse fishery and certainly a magnet for barbel anglers from far and wide. Boundary change. Government body the Environment Agency has received . Brilliant work Bob. 2019.03.15: Map 19 updated to include APG. Many of these remains are now in the Natural History Museum at Wollaton Hall in Nottingham. If you are planning a visit to the Trent it is recommended that you check for recent updates on the fishery owners own web site before setting out. Fishing tackle shops in Staffordshire Aire & Calder Free guides for fun days out Start at the boat launch at the lower side of Lock 8. JavaScript is disabled. Change made to location of DCAC water courtesy of information from Matt Bray. As its popularity grows, so the thirst for knowledge becomes insatiable, particularly for information about who controls the fishing. Limited access but home to some big fish. River Severn Please use the club web sites listed above to check the limits of access, parking restrictions and whether permits are available on the bank or must be purchased in advance/ where from/ prices/ etc. The goose flew high into the air with his prize, but the pike still had the baited hook in its mouth and the man refused to give line. In 1676, despite only having 86 inhabitants, Barton had two pubs! One of his policies was a 30% discount for OAPs in brothels. The river rises in the Staffordshire moors and flows through much of the midlands and most of the 'shires.' After this it meanders through large industrial cities including Stoke-on-Trent and Nottingham before joining the River Ouse. Boats from the Trent traded across the world in times gone by and if youre looking for tangible evidence of port Martons nautical past then check out the church yard where youll find a Millennium anchor dredged from the Trent. Just so you are aware, I recently bailiffed the Barbel Masters UK 2022 and you wouldnt believe the good feedback I heard about your guide. Thats pure horse manure. http://www.facebook.com/retfordanglingsupplies/posts/255098682573003. From early times it has been important for fishing. I also like the historical snippets. regards It may not display this or other websites correctly. Anglers who cherish a sense of history might wish to go scouting the banks of Dunham Dubbs where there is a plaque to be found dedicated to J W Martin, the Trent Otter. Send me your details and Ill happily credit you accordingly. In 1596 (some say 1600) a flood occasioned a change to the present channel to the West of Holme. Tel: 01159 There are over 2 miles of excellent coarse fishing available to visiting anglers on the navigable section of the River Trent at our Fiskerton and Rolleston fisheries. The name was first changed to Barton in the Beans which was a staple crop grown there. Originally the River Devon ran alongside the castle walls with the Trent itself some 345 yards away. The length is also subject to match bookings, particularly at weekends. Im a lure angler, had a previous life on bait but Im fully converted to the dark side now. For example, did you know that the Great Nottingham Cheese Riot took place in 1764 and that the mayor was knocked over by a large cheese? 2023.01.24 Map 9. You will notice how the inside of bends are natural banks of shallow, gradually deepening water over hard packed gravel whereas the outside of the bends are all stoned to prevent erosion and probably explains the current fashion for using rod pods on the river. And so we have reached the end of our journey. What have been landed and photographed from here are some pretty impressive catfish. Canute was also known as Cnut the Great. Don't ignore the wooded areas either end. Great eh? Until as such time this matter is resolved do not be surprised if you are asked to pay twice to fish there. Barnsley DAA purchased the Fiskerton stretch of the Trent in the early 1980s (I believe) for what, at the time, was rumoured to be the kings ransom of around a quarter of a million pounds. We have the only fishing on the River Greet. Youll be glad to know that all the malcontents of those that initiated the ABF back in the early 2000s as a protest to the Barbel Society no longer exist within the rank and file of the ABF. Wear a hat in cold weather. 2022.09.08 Map 17. Though famed as a Trent legend he only actually fished the river for 13 years. Day tickets available on the bank. The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. located behind the garage on the A6097, 120 metres South of Lodge Farm dating back to the Late Neolithic period (2800-2000 BC). Then again, the average price of joining a club is cheap, generally between 30 and 60 pounds with reductions for concessions, and thats for the whole season so join (at least) one! Cheers Bob. Stretch identified as Sheffield Waltonians AC (details courtesy of John Feltrup), 2019.03.17: Map 2 updated at Littleborough and opposite at Gate Burton (details courtesy of Jon Jess), 2019.03.17: Map 17 updated boundary details at Hoveringham (details courtesy of Jon Jess), 2019.03.17 Information and link added to text regarding Burton Chateau rental availability, 2019.03.19: Map 23 Information added to Colwick Park Fishery (details courtesy of Alan Courtney), 2019.03.19: Map 24 Information added relating to free fishing (details courtesy of Alan Courtney), 2019.03.19: Map 25 Information added relating to free fishing and day tickets (details courtesy of Alan Courtney), 2019.06.24: Map 7 Scunthorpe Amalgamated access and parking issues now resolved. At the time BDAA was a rich, forward looking club. If you are talking of the newark federation water at rolleston it's members only so no day tickets. Tel: 01400 Day tickets are no longer issued. Section winners from 55 competing on Middle Trent, Rolleston and Fiskerton were: Fiskerton 1-10 Matt Wakelin 20-13 Fiskerton 11-20 Roger Smith 6-3 Fiskerton 21-30 Gary Thompson 15-3 Details courtesy of Greg Wardak. Worth noting if you fancy a swift half after a hard session on the river. 2022.09.08 Contact details for Retford Angling Supplies added. Regards Kev. He became an institution, fishing alongside Jack Bailey (son of William Bailey), David Slater (the Newark reel maker), Henry Coxon (inventor of the Aerial reel), and F W K Wallis (joint holder of the barbel record in the 1930s). No clubs to my knowledge run fisheries below this point. What I have learned from compiling this resource is there are some very good, informative web sites and some that arent! It may be slow and deep compared with other areas but be in no doubt there are some absolutely huge chub and barbel in these reaches. *** Note: Maltkiln Lane Fishery (Summer 2020). Greenacres is an excellent place to stay for fishing enthusiasts. So does luncheon meat and corn. Morganton on Trent is is accessible through the ABF, but is also available on the Worksop and District book. 2022.09.08 Notes added regarding rules and access to the Slamon Farm Fishery (Conveyor) at Collingham, plus the 2 bookable pegs adjacent. Bob. Beginning at Lady Bay Bridge, past Nottingham Forests City Ground, Under Trent Bridge, past the Embankment Steps, under Wilford Bridge, and on up to Clifton Bridge.