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Willington (Grange Estate complex), River Great Ouse

Willington’s Grange Estate complex is a deeper, wider and slower-moving River Great Ouse stretch, owned and run by Vauxhall Angling Club. It’s a proper mixed fishery with tench, bream, roach, carp and barbel, plus summer boat traffic to factor in.

Run by Vauxhall Angling Club · checked 10 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Castle Mill 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 a broad, steady length rather than a rattly little stream. The deeper, slower flow suits a patient approach.
  • The river is navigable, so boat traffic can be part of the summer picture. Pick a swim with a bit of room and expect the water to change through the day.
  • Summer weed is usually not a major problem here, which keeps things fairly tidy for both float and leger work.
  • Roach are a cracking target. Hemp and tares are specifically mentioned, with a pole or float rod the obvious route.
  • Tench, bream and carp are generally taken on leger tactics. Keep things settled and fish patiently rather than constantly faffing about.
  • There’s decent mixed-fish potential, including carp reported to 22 lb, tench to 6 lb and bream to 9 lb.
  • Barbel are beginning to appear on the stretch too, so there’s a cheeky extra possibility when the river has a bit of colour and pace.
  • On-site car parking is available, but park by the fenceline. The concrete road must stay clear, and take extreme care when crossing the bridleway.
  • Access is through the combination-locked gate at the end of Chapel Lane. Membership is required, with no day-ticket option listed for this stretch.

Methods: Float or pole work with hemp and tares is the stated approach for roach. For tench, bream and carp, leger tactics are the main game.

Access & tickets

2026/27 adult membership

Vauxhall Angling Club membership

£100 (as listed 10 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

2026/27 adult membership with third-rod permit

Membership including a third-rod permit

£125 (as listed 10 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Senior membership

For anglers over 65

£70 (as listed 10 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Disabled membership

With an EA concessionary licence

£70 (as listed 10 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Junior membership

For eligible anglers aged 10 to under 18

£25 (as listed 10 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Third-rod permit

Where three rods are allowed

£25 (as listed 10 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Apply for annual Vauxhall Angling Club membership through Clubmate via the club’s membership page. Have a head-and-shoulders photo, your full address and rod-licence number ready.

Fish the club names

tench, bream, roach, carp, barbel

Key rules

  • A relevant Environment Agency rod-fishing licence is required.
  • Fish must not be removed from club waters.
  • Boats, dinghies, lilos and bait boats are prohibited unless sanctioned for maintenance.
  • No tents are permitted on club venues.
  • Gaffs are prohibited.
  • Specimen anglers must use a suitable unhooking mat.
  • Keepnets must not contain more than 50 lb of fish.
  • Carp and silver fish must be kept in separate nets where keepnets are allowed.

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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