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River Swale – Asenby

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Asenby is a year-book-holder-only stretch on the lower River Swale, run by Leeds & District ASA. You get approximately 1,000 yards of right-bank fishing in a quiet, low-lying Vale of Mowbray setting.

Run by Leeds and District Amalgamated Society of Anglers · checked 16 Oct 2026

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Crakehill gauge

Nearest EA gauge we've matched — it isn't on this stretch, so levels on your peg will differ.

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The lowdown

  • This is a proper lower-Swale venue near Asenby and Topcliffe, close to the confluence of Cod Beck and the main river.
  • The fishing length runs for approximately 1,000 yards along the right bank. That is a decent bit of water to get your head around.
  • The surrounding countryside is low-lying agricultural farmland, so it has that open Vale of Mowbray feel rather than a built-up riverbank.
  • Parts of the Swale around Asenby are narrow and wooded or scrub-lined. Handy if you fancy a quieter-looking bit of river and a little cover.
  • Topcliffe Bridge is downstream or near the lower end of the area, giving you a useful landmark when finding the venue.
  • The water is sign-posted, with limit signs marking both ends of the fishing length. Nice and bob on — no guessing where the society water starts and finishes.
  • There are no published peg numbers for the venue, so expect to choose your swim within the marked length rather than hunting for a numbered peg.
  • Only one match is allowed on the venue. That should help keep the stretch relatively quiet outside that event.
  • Fishing is permitted until 11pm. The society does not specify fishing beyond that time, so this is not a through-the-night venue.
  • Parking must be clear of the road, and no approach should be made to the farm. Follow the signs, keep access tidy and avoid any faff with the farm entrance.
  • We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: The checked venue details do not specify particular methods, swim features or target species. It is a relatively quiet lower-Swale setting, with the river described as narrow and wooded or scrub-lined in places.

Access & tickets

Leeds & District ASA year-book membership

Required for access to the Asenby River Swale stretch. Year-book holders only.

Get a yearbook through the society’s membership arrangements; membership runs from January 1 to December 31, with no joining fee and postage and packing included in published yearbook prices. Fishing can begin immediately after payment, using your PayPal receipt as membership evidence.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

  • Year-book holders only; access is through the Leeds & District ASA year-book membership system.
  • One match is allowed on the venue.
  • Do not approach the farm.
  • Entry is sign-posted.
  • Limit signs mark the ends of the fishing length.
  • Park clear of the road.
  • Fishing is permitted until 11pm.

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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