Queen Adelaide Bridge / Queen Adelaide section, River Great Ouse

River level

The lowdown

• This is the Queen Adelaide section, with Queen Adelaide Bridge and the nearby straight giving you easy landmarks for finding the water. The adjoining Potters section is separate and isn’t included here.
• The Ouse is wide and fairly open along this bit. There’s not much obstruction, and the nearby rowing description notes limited river traffic, so it has a spacious feel rather than a cramped little club stretch.
• Bream are among the principal Fenland targets, with roach also usual catches. Other coarse species are present, but the club hasn’t published a complete list, so don’t bank on a mystery-species shopping list.
• It’s a recognised match venue too. Queen Adelaide section D formed part of the 2025 Angling Trust Division Two National, and the wider stretch has hosted Angling Trust national qualifying matches.
• For tactics, the river is used for both coarse and match fishing. That points towards straightforward feeder work and float fishing where conditions allow, with the flow and open Fenland character dictating the finer details on the day.
• The coarse-fishing close season applies from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Outside that window, keep an eye on river conditions and any club notices before setting off.
• There’s a large riverside lay-by used mainly by fishermen, handy for access. Parking along the Ouse is restricted in places, though, so give pumping-station land a wide berth.
• The banks can be slippery when wet. Nothing dramatic, just proper sensible footwear and a bit of care when moving between swims, especially after rain.
• Day tickets are available to non-members, while members need to carry their membership card. Under-14s can fish free when accompanied by an adult member or day-ticket holder; junior membership covers anglers aged 14–17.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: This is a classic Fenland coarse venue, so feeder and float approaches are the obvious starting points for bream and roach. Match anglers have plenty of reason to take the flow, depth and conditions seriously.

Access & tickets

Day tickets are available to non-members through Ely Beet Sports & Social Club Angling Section. The official club website directs anglers to its fishing information and club contacts; check there before travelling as arrangements can change.

Fish the club names

bream, roach

Key rules

• The statutory coarse-fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive.
• Members must carry their membership card when fishing.
• Do not park on pumping-station land.
• Access and parking must not obstruct pumping-station maintenance vehicles.
• An Environment Agency rod licence is required in addition to club permission.
• Under-14s may fish free only when accompanied by an adult member or day-ticket holder.
• Confirm current rules and day-ticket arrangements with the club before travelling.

Where it is