Fishing on the River Swale is one of Yorkshire's best kept secrets! In fact, we really didn't want to set up a website but it's the way of the world these days! So what can we tell you? Well.....

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The fishing:

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There is about a mile of riverbanks here and an oxbow lake which adjoins it.

Nicked named the “animal farm” for the size of the Barbel and the fight they put up! You might also catch Chub, Bream, Roach, Perch and Pike. Please don’t ask us about tactics – we don’t fish ourselves and one of us is allergic to fish! The best people to ask are the anglers themselves and you might like to look at YouTube and CharlyFarly2 and his hints and tips for fishing the River Swale!

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How to get here:

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There is a map to find Cundall Lodge Farm Fishery at the bottom of this page. Please use the fishing entrance gate - this is the first gate if you're coming from the A168, the 4th if you're coming from Helperby. You MUST pay before you fish in the concrete trough on the track. Please enter ALL your details and put this and your payment in one of the envelopes provided and post in the box.

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Pricing:

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Day tickets (12 hours) cost £10 (up to 2 rods).

Night tickets (12 hours) cost £15 (up to 2 rods). 

Up to 24 hours = £25

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If you are here after 6pm you must may the night fishing rate. 

Eg - you arrive at 3pm and want to stay until 11pm - you are here less than 12 hours but because some of your hours are after 6pm you must pay the night rate of £15.

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Children under 14 half price.

One non fishing spectator allowed. Everyone else must pay!

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Rules:

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1. We do NOT allow dogs (we are a working farm with livestock so you must leave your dog at home or book it into Studforth Kennels 1 mile down the road (www.studforthkennels.co.uk)

2. Please do not leave any litter.

3. Disposable BBQs and campfires are not allowed - they burn our grass and make a mess.

4. We are NOT a campsite - bivys and shelters are allowed for night fishing only.

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Opening Dates:

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The river is open during the fishing season (closed 15th March-15th June).

The oxbow lake is open all year.