Nottingham (Barton in Fabis) — TVA (Barton Ferry Field)

River level

The lowdown

• Access is off Brown Lane, signed Barton Ferry. You’ll come to a red and yellow combination-lock gate, with the code issued to TVA members alongside the membership book.
• The field starts beside the chalets and runs downstream to the caravan. Fishing is from designated bank pegs or platforms only, so stick to the marked swims.
• TVA says parking is available behind all pegs, but don’t take the car onto the field. Keep to the tracks and shut, lock and check every gate after entering or leaving.
• The margins are well worth a look. TVA specifically says not to overlook them, so don’t automatically pile everything into the middle of the river.
• This is a proper mixed Trent stretch. TVA lists carp exceeding 30 lb, barbel to 17 lb, chub to 7 lb, bream to 10 lb and pike of various sizes.
• Bank fishing is allowed, but boats are a no-go. The banks across TVA waters can vary from relatively flat to sandy, stony or stepped, so take care around your peg.
• The close season applies from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Outside that period, members can fish the stretch under TVA’s rules and membership conditions.
• Night fishing is available to members aged 18 and over. There’s a maximum five-night stay on one peg, then five nights away from that peg — no cheeky extended camp-out.
• Keep fish care bob on: all fish must go straight back, padded unhooking mats are compulsory for carp, barbel and pike, and antiseptic gel or liquid must be carried.
• Rods can’t be left unattended. No fires are allowed, and disposable barbecues must sit on a non-combustible surface. Dogs are welcome, but keep them close or on a lead.

Methods: Fishing is from the designated bank pegs or platforms, with TVA advising anglers to pay particular attention to the margins. Boats are not permitted, so this is all about working the bank swims.

Access & tickets

Membership covers Barton Ferry Field and three other TVA river stretches. Gate codes are issued to members after they receive their membership book.

Fish the club names

carp, barbel, chub, bream, pike

Key rules

• Fishing is restricted to TVA members; fishing guests are not permitted.
• A current membership book must be carried while fishing.
• An Environment Agency rod licence is required for each rod used.
• The River Trent close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive.
• Fishing is from designated bank pegs or platforms only; fishing from boats is not permitted.
• All fish must be returned to the water as soon as possible.
• Padded unhooking mats are required for carp, barbel or pike, and fish-care equipment containing antiseptic gel or liquid is required.
• Rods must not be left unattended. No fires are allowed; disposable barbecues must be on a non-combustible surface.
• Dogs must be under close control or on a lead.
• All gates must be closed and locked after entry and exit.

Where it is