boltonabbey

The fishing on the River Wharfe at Bolton Abbey is approximately 20 miles from Leeds and 40 miles from York. It is set in one of the most beautiful parts of Wharfe Dale in the grounds of Bolton Abbey on Chatsworth Estate land, which is owned by the Duke of Devonshire, the family have controlled the Estate since 1748. The Abbey itself was founded in 1120 by monks from the St. Augustine Order and was surrendered to King Henry VIII in 1538 at the time of Dissolution.

The River Wharfe is a free stone spate river running mainly off limestone-dominated land, this makes it quite fertile with good populations of aquatic invertebrates. There are also plenty of trees by the side of the river supplying good numbers of terrestrial insects to the fish during the warmer months of the year. All this means that in general the fish are free rising giving good sport to the dry fly. The river has a good stock of brown trout (both wild and stocked) and Grayling in the 8oz to 1½lb size range.

The fishery is about five miles long and is divided into six beats (two rods per beat). Fishing is permitted between the hours of 9:00am & one hour after sunset. The numbers of tickets are limited so early booking is essential. Because of public access to the riverbank we do not recommend fishing at the weekends or during public holidays and would urge clients to fish mid-week if at all possible.

TROUT SEASON: 1ST APRIL TO 30TH SEPTEMBER

GRAYLING SEASON: UNDER REVIEW

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