River Aire – Saltaire Angling Association waters

River level

The lowdown

• Saltaire Angling Association has run this fishery since 1867, so this is an established club water rather than a casual day-ticket stretch.
• The water sits in and around the World Heritage Site of Saltaire village. A cracking setting, with the river lengths tied closely to local landmarks and access points.
• Length 1 runs from Cottingley Beck to Seven Arches on the right bank. Entry is from Branksome Drive, using the footpath past the stables.
• Length 2 runs from Seven Arches to Hirst Wood weir and is fished on both banks. The right bank finishes at the top of Hirst Mill field.
• Take care around Hirst Mill field: anglers are specifically told not to trespass into it. That boundary is one to keep bob on.
• For Length 2, parking is listed by Bradford Amateur Rowing Club, subject to gated access and owner risk. Hirst Wood public car park is another option.
• The association also says anglers can walk along the canal towpath, then descend through the trees to the river bank. A bit of a faff, but it’s the stated route.
• Length 3 runs from Hirst Wood weir to Salts Mill weir. Its left-bank section reaches the top of the cricket pitch in Roberts Park, while the right bank runs from Hirst Wood weir to the top of Salts Mill weir.
• The Roberts Park cricket-pitch length is controlled by Bradford No. 1 Angling Association, so don’t assume every bit of Length 3 is Saltaire water.
• Length 4 runs from Salts Mill weir to Baildon Road Bridge and is fished on both banks, subject to the stated limits around Salts Mill.

Methods: No specific methods, river features, depth, flow guidance or seasonal approach are published for these lengths. Fishing access is tied to Saltaire Angling Association membership or its yearbook.

Access & tickets

Saltaire Angling Association does not offer day permits. Fishing requires an association yearbook or membership, bought from listed local outlets rather than online. Yearbooks run from 1 January to 31 December inclusive.

Fish the club names

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

Key rules

• Fishing is for Saltaire Angling Association members or yearbook holders only; no day permits are offered.
• Length 1 is on the right bank from Cottingley Beck to Seven Arches.
• Length 2 is fished on both banks from Seven Arches to Hirst Wood weir.
• Do not trespass into Hirst Mill field; the right bank of Length 2 ends at the top of the field.
• The Roberts Park cricket-pitch length is controlled by Bradford No. 1 Angling Association.
• Length 4 is fished on both banks, subject to the stated limits around Salts Mill.

Where it is