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River Wharfe at Thorp Arch

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A proper mixed-fishery stretch of the lower River Wharfe, tucked in beside Thorp Arch and the bridge towards Boston Spa. Bradford No.1 Angling Association highlights barbel and chub here, with plenty of other coarse interest in the mix.

Run by Bradford No.1 Angling Association · checked 15 Oct 2026 · boundaries only partly described by the club

River level

Measured — Environment Agency

Flint Mill 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 Flint Mill on Live River Levels

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The lowdown

  • This is a coarse and mixed-fishery stretch, not a dedicated fly-only beat. Handy if you fancy changing things up through the season.
  • The water sits beside the River Wharfe at Thorp Arch, near the bridge between Thorp Arch and Boston Spa. The official address is Thorp Arch Park, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, LS23 7AN.
  • Barbel and chub are the headline fish named for this lower Wharfe stretch. Perch, pike and dace are also listed by the association.
  • There’s no published precise length or peg count, so don’t expect a neat run of numbered swims on the official details.
  • The association doesn’t give a dedicated parking description for this stretch either, so parking needs checking locally before you turn up. No point creating a daft faff on arrival.
  • The annual river close season runs from 15 March to 15 June. Between 25 March and 16 June, permitted river baits are fly, minnow, worm and artificial lure.
  • Predator fishing with lures, dead baits or live baits is allowed from 1 October to 31 March only. Outside that window, leave the pike gear at home.
  • Fishing is generally prohibited from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise. Night fishing isn’t stated as available on this river stretch.
  • Expect a membership-based setup rather than a casual day-ticket water. You’ll need the current-year official receipt, and the season runs from 1 January to 31 December.

Methods: For the mixed fishery, keep things flexible: trotting, feeder work and sensible chub or barbel approaches are the obvious starting points from the facts available. Predator tackle is seasonal, with lures and dead or live baits allowed only from 1 October to 31 March.

Access & tickets

Senior annual membership

Bradford No.1 Angling Association membership, 1 January to 31 December. Current-year official receipt required.

£65 (as listed 15 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Senior citizen, ladies or intermediate annual membership

Bradford No.1 Angling Association membership, 1 January to 31 December. Current-year official receipt required.

£40 (as listed 15 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Junior annual membership

Bradford No.1 Angling Association membership, 1 January to 31 December. Current-year official receipt required.

£5 (as listed 15 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Bradley Fishery is managed by Bradford No.1 Angling Association as a membership water. Carry your membership receipt as proof of permission to fish; the official venue postcode is BD20 9HE.

Fish the club names

chub, barbel, perch, pike, roach

Key rules

  • Members must hold an official receipt for the current year.
  • Annual membership runs from 1 January to 31 December.
  • All fish must be returned, except trout and grayling within the association’s stated limits. No more than two fish may be taken in one day.
  • Only one rod and line may normally be used. A second-rod permit is available subject to committee conditions.
  • The annual river close season is 15 March to 15 June.
  • Between 25 March and 16 June, permitted river baits are fly, minnow, worm and artificial lure.
  • No dogs, camping, fires, radios, littering or remote-controlled boats.
  • Predator fishing with lures, dead baits or live baits is allowed only from 1 October to 31 March.
  • An Environment Agency rod licence is additionally required when fishing in England.

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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