Church Laneham — Trentfield Farm campsite, River Trent

River level

The lowdown

• The setup is at Trentfield Farm, Church Laneham, near Retford, with the campsite sitting right on the River Trent.
• Fishing is advertised as free in season. That appears to be tied to the campsite, rather than a separate walk-in day ticket.
• The Trent here is tidal, so expect the river to move and change. Keep an eye on conditions and take care around the water.
• There’s no published peg count, exact fishing length or confirmation of which bank can be fished. Best to check with the farm when booking.
• No fish species are named by Trentfield Farm, so there’s no honest species list to work from for this exact stretch.
• The website doesn’t set out detailed tackle or bait rules. That means it’s worth asking before bringing a full barrow of kit and having a proper faff on the bank.
• The campsite takes tents, caravans, motorhomes and VW campers, with electric hook-up pitches available too. Handy if you fancy making a weekend of it.
• Facilities are bob on for a simple fishing break: modern toilets and showers, laundry facilities, and a quiet, family-oriented feel.
• The Ferry Boat Inn is described as a short walk down the towpath. Cheeky post-fishing pint sorted, assuming you’ve checked opening details.
• Arrivals are between 2pm and 8pm, with the office and gates closing at 8pm. Guests are asked to keep noise down by 11pm, so this isn’t a late-night knees-up sort of place.
• Well-behaved dogs are allowed on leads, with owners asked to clean up after them. Barbecues are welcome, but campfires and fire pits aren’t permitted.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: The river is tidal here, but the published information doesn’t recommend a particular approach or set out tackle and bait rules. Check the flow, bank access and any local instructions with Trentfield Farm before fishing.

Access & tickets

Fishing is advertised through the Trentfield Farm campsite, which runs the associated riverside access. Ask the farm for the current fishing arrangements when booking your stay.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

• Fishing is advertised as free in season.
• The official information does not publish detailed fishing tackle or bait rules; check with Trentfield Farm before fishing.
• Arrivals are between 2pm and 8pm.
• The office and gates close at 8pm.
• Keep noise to a minimum by 11pm.
• Well-behaved dogs must be kept on leads and cleaned up after.
• Barbecues are welcome, but campfires and fire pits are not permitted.

Where it is