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River Wharfe · Bolton Abbey Estate Fishing

Beamsley

main river

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Beamsley is a fishing beat on the River Wharfe at Bolton Abbey Estate Fishing. Day tickets from £80.

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Pricing and season

Indicative prices only. This calendar does not show whether a beat is bookable or already booked out, and other prices may apply. Always confirm availability and the final price with the booking provider before you travel.

Price calendar

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Day tickets

Day ticketDay ticket
1 Jun – 14 Mar
£80
per day
Covers the Strid, Cavendish, Priory, Bolton Bridge and Beamsley beats. Barden is members only. A small number are released each day, booked through the Estate Office.

Season & syndicate rods

Season rodAnnual membership
1 Jan – 31 Dec
£500
per season
Covers all six beats including Barden. Capped at 75 anglers, and members fish from the start of the trout season.

How Beamsley compares on the River Wharfe

Typical, lowest and highest full-day rod, from 9 beats with published day rates

£50£100£80JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuarymedian £80 (£11–£80, 8 beats)this beat £80Februarymedian £80 (£11–£80, 8 beats)this beat £80Marchmedian £80 (£11–£80, 9 beats)this beat £80Aprilmedian £13 (£11–£40, 4 beats)Maymedian £13 (£11–£40, 4 beats)Junemedian £80 (£11–£80, 9 beats)this beat £80Julymedian £80 (£11–£80, 9 beats)this beat £80Augustmedian £80 (£11–£80, 9 beats)this beat £80Septembermedian £80 (£11–£80, 9 beats)this beat £80Octobermedian £80 (£11–£80, 8 beats)this beat £80Novembermedian £80 (£11–£80, 8 beats)this beat £80Decembermedian £80 (£11–£80, 8 beats)this beat £80
typical (median) cheapest to dearest beat this beat

Day tickets on the River Wharfe run from £11 to £80. The typical full-day rate is around £80, peaking in January.

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Fishing details

Beamsley at a glance

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Water type
main river

Fishing methods

Fly Only
Wading allowed
Bank fishing only
Double bank

Beamsley is the bottom beat on the estate water, running from Ferryhouse Reach below Bolton Bridge down to Kex Beck. Its named pools are Ferryhouse Reach, Hambleton Beck End, Woods Pool, Lob Pool and Lime Bottom.

The estate day ticket and the annual membership both cover this beat. Trout run from 25 March to 30 September and grayling from 16 June to 14 March. It is fly fishing only, on barbless or de-barbed hooks no larger than a size 12, and the estate asks for catch and release throughout.

Beat names and the pools on them come from the estate's own fishing map. The exact point where one beat ends and the next begins is best confirmed with the Estate Office.

Stocking and fish species

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Grayling
Grayling

Rules and policies

Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Beamsley

Fly fishing only, with a conventional fly rod and reel. Barbless or de-barbed hooks only, no hook larger than a standard 12, and no tandems, doubles or trebles. No lures or reservoir flies. Knotless nets only. Catch and release throughout: all trout and all grayling must be returned with care. Trout season 25 March to 30 September, grayling season 16 June to 14 March. Day tickets are available from 1 June to 14 March. An Environment Agency rod licence is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket. A catch return, including nil returns, must be emailed to the Estate Office with the date, beat and fish count and sizes.

Where Beamsley is

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

53.96825, -1.88252

The fishery and river

Fishery

Bolton Abbey Estate Fishing

River Wharfe

Bolton Abbey Estate Fishing

£80 per rod 6 beats

River

River Wharfe

Yorkshire

River Wharfe

The River Wharfe begins at Beckermonds in Langstrothdale, where Greenfield Beck and Oughtershaw Beck meet high in the Yorkshire Dales, and runs about 65 miles to join the Ouse near Cawood. For much of its middle course it marks the boundary between North and West Yorkshire. The upper dale is cut through limestone,…

View the River Wharfe guide

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FAQ

Beamsley FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Beamsley, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Beamsley at any one time?
The rod limit for Beamsley is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference. Contact Bolton Abbey Estate Fishing directly if you need to confirm current availability.
02What species can I expect to catch on Beamsley?
Beamsley holds Brown Trout, Grayling. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
Wading is permitted on Beamsley, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for Beamsley at Bolton Abbey Estate Fishing — 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?
The estate car parks are open from 9am to 5.30pm and the gates are locked at 7pm. There are a few out of hours spaces at Bolton Bridge and Barden Bridge. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
Beamsley is fished by fly_only. The fly recommendations section on the Beamsley 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 Beamsley at Bolton Abbey Estate Fishing — 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 Beamsley. 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 River Wharfe.

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