Bashall Brook · Lancashire

Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane

Passport scheme

Passport scheme
Check the booking details below before you travel.
Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
Double bank
You can fish from both banks.

About Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane

Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane is 0.6 miles of both banks of Bashall Brook in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire. The brook starts up on Browsholme Moor and flows down through Bashall towards the Ribble. The beat has brown trout, chub and the occasional dace, and it is also a chance to see the riparian fencing and tree planting that Ribble Rivers Trust has carried out.

How you can fish here

Banks: Double bank

How to book

Day tickets and booking

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Ribble Rivers Trust Day tickets

Day tickets

Bashall Brook Ticket, fly only on the ticket page. Ribble Rivers Trust Angling Passport token, bought online on the Trust’s ticket page. No price is published on the page. A token is valid for 14 days from purchase and can be used once. Catch and release.
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Fishing details

Length: 0.6 miles
Water type: Tributary

Stocking and fish species

Brown Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane

Fly and worm only. Loose feed, other hook bait and spinning prohibited. 100% catch and release. Brown trout 15 March to 30 September; coarse fish 16 June to 14 March. Catch and release only. A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required. Tickets must be bought before fishing. The number of rods per beat is limited to 1 for game fishing and 2 for coarse fishing. No dogs. Take litter home, close gates and use footpaths and stiles. Complete the online catch return after fishing. Check, Clean, Dry equipment between waters. National byelaws apply.

Where you'll fish

Location

The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.

53.88334, -2.42440

Conditions on the Bashall Brook

The river

Lancashire

Bashall Brook

Bashall Brook is a small stream, about seven miles long, that rises at Browsholme Tarn on Browsholme Moor in the Forest of Bowland. It runs south and east past Bashall Eaves and then on past…

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FAQ

Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane at any one time?

The rod limit for Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference.

02What species can I expect to catch on Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane?

Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane holds Brown Trout. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Wading arrangements for Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

No ghillie service is listed for Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.

05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?

Parking details for Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.

06What tackle should I bring?

For most chalk stream beats on the Bashall Brook, a 9-foot 4- or 5-weight rod with a floating line is the standard setup. The fly recommendations section on the Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.

07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?

River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.

08Are dogs allowed on the beat?

Dogs are not listed as permitted on Bashall Brook, Twitter Lane. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the Bashall Brook.