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A proper urban Nene stretch tucked beside the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus. Northampton Nene Angling Club runs it under lease, with marked club-cut pegs on both banks around the sluice gates.

Run by Northampton Nene Angling Club · checked 16 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

South 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 South Bridge on Live River Levels

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Get notified when South Bridge reaches your preferred level

Pick the level range and direction you want on the River Nene. We check this Environment Agency gauge about once an hour and tell you when it's met. Real readings — not a forecast or a safety check.

Readings, trends and typical ranges stay free for everyone. Alerts are part of Angler Plus (7 days free, card needed, £0 today, then £4.99/month).

The lowdown

  • The main run is right-bank fishing, starting at the university boundary off New South Bridge Road and heading downstream to the sluice gates at Nunn Mills Road.
  • There’s extra left-bank water opposite the sluice gates, running along to the point facing University Bridge. Handy if the right bank is busy.
  • It’s a modern campus setting rather than a wild rural wander, with pedestrian access through Becket’s Park and over Becket’s Bridge.
  • Fishing is restricted to the pegs cut out and marked with posts by Northampton Nene Angling Club. No freelancing along the bank.
  • The club lists roach, perch, chub, bream and dace here, so there’s a decent mixed coarse-fishing feel to the place.
  • The sluice gates and changing urban river edges are the obvious features to pay attention to. Keep an eye on the water and settle into the marked swims.
  • This is a dawn-to-dusk venue only. Night fishing is prohibited, so get packed up before darkness rolls in.
  • The traditional River Nene close season applies from 15 March through 15 June inclusive. Outside that period, the fishery is available within the club’s rules.
  • University grounds need treating with respect. Fires are banned, litter must go home or into campus bins, and security staff may ask to see club membership.
  • Access is through University Car Park 4, which has a barrier. Use the intercom and say you’re Northampton Nene Angling Club members fishing the river.
  • We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: The checked details don’t specify particular tactics, so the sensible lowdown is to work the marked pegs and fish within the club’s rules. Any trotting, feeder or other approach is down to the angler and conditions on the day.

Access & tickets

Day ticket

Shown as available on the fishery page; club policy says day membership is limited to specified canal and town-centre waters.

Club membership

Northampton Nene Angling Club membership applies. University security staff may request proof of membership.

You’ll need a Northampton Nene Angling Club membership book to fish Carlton. Contact the club about membership; the fishery page doesn’t give a price.

Fish the club names

roach, perch, chub, bream

Key rules

  • Fish only from pegs cut out and marked with posts by Northampton Nene Angling Club.
  • Respect the University of Northampton grounds.
  • Night fishing is prohibited; fishing is dawn to dusk only.
  • Fires are prohibited.
  • Take litter home or use the campus bins.
  • Do not trap crayfish, magnet fish, or fish from boats or kayaks.
  • Fish must not be removed.
  • Carry an Environment Agency rod licence and be ready to show it if asked.

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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