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Beat Two – Grinton Bridge

Plan a session

Beat Two runs from Grinton Bridge to the stile at the footpath for Marrick Priory road, on the north bank of the upper River Swale. It’s a scenic, proper upland beat with brown trout as the target and fly fishing the main game in town.

Run by Reeth and District Angling Club · checked 15 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Grinton Bridge 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 Grinton Bridge on Live River Levels

The lowdown

  • The beat sits in Swaledale, beside the Grade II listed Grinton Bridge. Cracking surroundings, with that classic upland river feel.
  • Fishing is on the north bank only. A public footpath follows the full length, so stick to recognised routes, stiles and gates.
  • Grinton Bridge is the main way in, but parking there is limited. There’s also a second entry via the footpath from Marrick Priory road.
  • This is a spate river, so levels can change rapidly and unpredictably. A bit of colour and a rising river can alter the game quickly.
  • Expect deep, fast-flowing sections as well as an uneven, rocky and slippery riverbed. The banks can be unstable, with deep undercuts possible.
  • Fly fishing is the predominant approach. Worm and spinning are also permitted, giving you options when conditions are less than bob on.
  • Wading needs respect here. The club strongly recommends a wading staff, and buoyancy aids are recommended around the deeper, quicker water.
  • Brown trout are the target throughout RADAC’s waters. Members can retain up to two trout per rod per day, though catch and release is strongly encouraged.
  • Day-ticket anglers must fish catch and release. The minimum trout size under the club rules is 10 inches from snout to fork of tail.
  • Single-pointed hooks are required, barbless or nipped-barbed. Trebles are not allowed, so check your kit before heading to the swim.

Methods: Fly fishing is the predominant method, with worm and spinning also allowed. Take a wading staff and treat the fast, deep water with proper respect.

Access & tickets

Day ticket

One day of fishing; valid Environment Agency rod licence required. Day-ticket fishing is strictly catch and release.

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

Weekly day ticket

Seven consecutive days; valid Environment Agency rod licence required. Day-ticket fishing is strictly catch and release.

£50 for seven consecutive days (as listed 15 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Day tickets cost £10 per day, or £50 for seven consecutive days. Tickets are for the booked fishing period only, and day-ticket anglers need a valid Environment Agency rod licence.

Fish the club names

trout

Named by Reeth and District Angling Club across its waters, not for this stretch on its own.

Key rules

  • A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required for day-ticket fishing.
  • Day-ticket fishing is strictly catch and release.
  • Permitted methods are worm, fly and spinning.
  • Hooks must be single-pointed and barbless or nipped-barbed. Treble hooks are not permitted.
  • Members may retain up to two trout per rod per day; catch and release is strongly encouraged.
  • Minimum trout size is 10 inches from snout to fork of tail.
  • Carry your fishing permit and show it on request.
  • Submit a full catch return, including a nil return, by 30 November.

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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