Barrow on Trent — Burton Mutual Angling Association (BMAA)

River level

The lowdown

• This is part of BMAA’s River Trent venue covering Willington, Twyford and Barrow. The Barrow access is near Barrow on Trent, but there’s no specific car parking for this access, so expect a walk-in rather than a peg-up-by-the-car job.
• The official details don’t give a stretch length or peg count. They also don’t name any particular fish for the Barrow subsection, so there’s no sensible species list to hang your session on here.
• You’ll be fishing from the river bank or another appropriate access. Keep gates shut where needed, stay tidy and take all litter away from your swim. Basic bank etiquette, but worth getting right.
• A minimum 15-yard gap between anglers may be required. You can also spend no more than 24 hours on one river peg before moving to another, so don’t get too settled in one swim.
• All coarse fish must go straight back. Salmon, sea trout and brown trout must also be returned. A suitable landing net is required, with an unhooking mat and sling needed for pike, carp, barbel and specimen fish.
• No fires or barbecues. A small gas-ring cooker is allowed, which is bob on for a brew without turning the bank into a campsite. Dogs aren’t allowed on BMAA river sections.
• Night fishing is members only. On the river, it’s open-fronted brolly only — no bivvies, tents or enclosed shelters. Keep things simple and low-key after dark.
• There’s no access during the River Trent close season, including walking the banks or pre-baiting. Also leave trees, bushes and fences alone unless the committee has authorised work.
• Fish must not be moved between waters. Members need a current Environment Agency rod licence as well as BMAA membership, so have both boxes ticked before setting off.

Methods: The checked details don’t specify a best method, depth or river feature for this exact subsection. Treat it as a bank-access Trent session and choose your approach around the conditions on the day.

Access & tickets

BMAA membership is required to fish club waters. Guest tickets are for existing BMAA members to buy in advance, and the member must stay present while the guest fishes.

Fish the club names

The club doesn't list species for this stretch, so we haven't guessed.

Key rules

• All coarse fish must be returned to the water.
• Salmon, sea trout and brown trout must be returned.
• Fishing must be from the river bank or an appropriate access.
• Keep gates closed where applicable; littering is prohibited and anglers must remove litter from their swim.
• Fires and barbecues are prohibited. Small gas-ring cookers are allowed.
• A minimum distance of 15 yards between anglers may be required.
• No dogs are allowed on BMAA river sections.
• No River Trent access is allowed during the close season, including walking the banks or pre-baiting.

Where it is