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River Aire – Cottingley Bridge, Bingley

A varied River Aire ticket stretch at Cottingley Bridge, Bingley, with steep banks, wading and several separate sections to get your head around. The rugby-club length is a proper chub shout, while trout, grayling, roach, dace, pike and newly stocked barbel are all on the club’s list.

Run by Bingley Angling Club · checked 9 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Cottingley 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 River Ready

The lowdown

  • This isn’t one long, easy-access bank. It’s made up of multiple sections, so have a look at the club map before setting off.
  • Upstream, the right bank runs alongside Beckfoot Lane. The limit is the grounds of the first private residence — handy enough for getting your bearings.
  • Downstream, the right bank runs from the rugby-field entry to the A650 bypass flyover. Access is from Cottingley Bridge.
  • The downstream route uses steps and a public riverside footpath, but don’t expect a gentle stroll into plush pegs. The banks are steep.
  • There are no cut-out pegs on the steep-bank section, and wading in the river is required. Proper river gear and a steady pair of boots are the order of the day.
  • The rugby-club length is noted for good chub fishing. Look for the crease, steadier glides and any cover where chub can sit tight and mug a bait.
  • Fly fishing is available across the three stretches for trout. When there’s a bit of colour and the river’s carrying nicely, it could be a bob-on place to search the faster water.
  • The club has recently stocked barbel, with sport expected to improve as those fish develop. For now, keep an eye on the deeper runs and gravelly-looking water.
  • Other named fish include grayling, roach, dace and large pike. That gives you plenty to target, whether you fancy trotting, feeder work or a cheeky predator session.

Methods: For chub, trotting or a light feeder around the rugby-club length sounds the ticket. Fly fishers have three stretches to explore for trout, while deeper runs are worth keeping in mind as the barbel grow on.

Access & tickets

Adult day ticket

For non-members. Must be bought before fishing and is valid only on the day of issue.

£5 (as listed 9 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Junior or concession day ticket

For non-members. Must be bought before fishing and is valid only on the day of issue.

£3 (as listed 9 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Environment Agency rod licence

Additionally required in England.

Tickets can be bought through Bingley Angling Club’s online shop, from listed tackle shops or from Crossflatts newsagents. Buy one before fishing starts and keep the receipt with you.

Fish the club names

trout, chub, roach, pike, barbel

Key rules

  • Tickets must be bought before fishing starts.
  • Day tickets are valid only on the day of issue.
  • Carry a valid ticket receipt while fishing.
  • Fishing without a ticket can result in a charge of double the ticket price.
  • An Environment Agency rod licence is also required in England.
  • The steep-bank section requires wading in the river.
  • There are no cut-out pegs on the steep-bank section.

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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