Nottingham Victoria Embankment — free fishing, Trent Bridge to Wilford area

River level

The lowdown

• Free fishing runs along the embankment-side riverbank, roughly from Trent Bridge down towards Wilford Bridge/Suspension Bridge.
• This is an urban bit of the Trent, with the river sitting alongside a public park, riverside path and open recreation space.
• There’s no measured fishing length or peg count given, so expect an informal bank rather than a numbered-peg setup.
• The stretch is navigable and used by recreational boats and river cruises. Keep an eye on river traffic and give passing craft plenty of room.
• Victoria Embankment is a busy public spot, used for football, cricket, festivals, walking, cycling and other events. Access and parking can change when things are on.
• Parking is available around the embankment, but charges and restrictions vary. The council schedule lists weekday parking at £2.50 from 8am to 5pm.
• No local species list, tackle rule, bait rule or fish-retention rule is given for this exact stretch. Don’t assume anything beyond the applicable Environment Agency rules.
• The fishing is free, but anglers aged 13 or over still need an Environment Agency rod licence in England. That bit’s easy to overlook.
• Coarse-fish and eel fishing on English rivers is generally closed from 15 March to 15 June. The close season has specifically been enforced at the Embankment, so check dates before setting up.
• Beyond this urban section, the checked information identifies no further fishing until Colwick Country Park. Handy to know if you’re planning a longer Trent wander.
• We're not sure on ticket prices for this one — check with the club or local regulations before you leave.

Methods: No stretch-specific method or bait is stated in the checked information. The bank is navigable and busy with river traffic, so keep any approach considerate and leave room for boats and other riverside users.

Access & tickets

Tickets are available from the kiosk at the eastern end of the park off River Road. The kiosk is open 09:00–16:00.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

• Anglers aged 13 or over need an Environment Agency rod licence in England.
• Coarse-fish and eel fishing on English rivers is generally closed from 15 March to 15 June.
• Environment Agency national and regional byelaws apply unless Nottingham City Council publishes additional local conditions.
• No local tackle, bait, keepnet or fish-retention rule is stated for this exact stretch.
• The stretch is navigable and used by recreational boats and river cruises, so anglers should account for river traffic.
• No specific local night-fishing permission or prohibition is stated.

Where it is