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River Medway, Yalding One Fishery

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A cracking 1,000-metre, tree-lined rural stretch of the River Medway near Yalding, run by CALPAC. It’s open to members and day-ticket anglers, with roach, bream, chub, perch, pike, carp and tench named for the fishery.

Run by Central Association London Provincial Angling Clubs (CALPAC) · checked 15 Oct 2026

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Yalding Hampstead Lock 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 Yalding Hampstead Lock on Live River Levels

The lowdown

  • This is a proper rural Medway stretch, with trees lining both banks and plenty of greenery giving it a tucked-away feel near Yalding.
  • The fishery runs for approximately 1,000 metres, so there’s a decent bit of water to explore rather than just a handful of pegs.
  • The facts don’t specify individual peg numbers, but the tree-lined banks should give the place a natural, enclosed character. Have a good look before settling in.
  • Roach, bream, chub, perch, pike, carp and tench are all named for this fishery. A nice mixed bag of river species, then.
  • There’s scope for a few classic river approaches. Trotting or float-fishing suits the roach, chub and perch, while a feeder could be the shout when bream are on the munch.
  • Carp and tench are also listed, so quieter margins and steadier areas are worth having in mind. Keep things tidy around the trees and don’t force a cast.
  • Pike are present too, adding a bit of extra interest to the stretch. The facts don’t give specific features, depths or flow details, so treat each swim on its own merits.
  • The stated fishery closed season runs from 15 March to 15 June. Outside that period, it’s a handy option for a mixed-species river session.
  • Parking is available beside the canal before the bridge. Don’t block driveways, and don’t use the pub car park — easy enough, but worth getting bob on before you start fishing.
  • The approach follows the B2016, A2162 and the road towards Yalding, crossing a level crossing and a bridge before reaching the parking area. CALPAC provides separate What3Words locations for the parking and fishery start.

Methods: A mixed approach looks the ticket here: try float-fishing or trotting for the roach, chub and perch, then switch to a feeder when bream are the target. Carp, tench and pike are also named, so keep an open mind between swims.

Access & tickets

Adult day ticket

Two rods

£10 (as listed 15 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Junior, OAP and disabled day ticket

Two rods

£5 (as listed 15 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Day tickets must be booked in advance through CALPAC’s Clubmate booking system. Members can fish under CALPAC membership access.

Fish the club names

carp, tench, bream, roach, pike, perch, chub

Key rules

  • The stated fishery closed season is 15 March to 15 June.
  • Night fishing is not permitted.
  • Anglers must not block driveways.
  • Anglers must not use the pub car park for parking.
  • Day tickets must be obtained in advance via Clubmate.

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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