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River Wharfe

River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding

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River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding is a fishing beat on the River Wharfe. Day tickets from £11.

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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 ticketAdult day ticket
25 Mar – 14 Mar
£11
per day
Juniors under 16 and anglers on an invalidity rod licence £5.50, senior citizens (65 and over) £7.15. Valid any day of the week on all the association’s waters.
Day ticketAdult week ticket
25 Mar – 14 Mar
£50
per week
Senior citizens (65 and over) £33.

How River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding 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 £11Februarymedian £80 (£11–£80, 8 beats)this beat £11Marchmedian £80 (£11–£80, 9 beats)this beat £11Aprilmedian £13 (£11–£40, 4 beats)this beat £11Maymedian £13 (£11–£40, 4 beats)this beat £11Junemedian £80 (£11–£80, 9 beats)this beat £11Julymedian £80 (£11–£80, 9 beats)this beat £11Augustmedian £80 (£11–£80, 9 beats)this beat £11Septembermedian £80 (£11–£80, 9 beats)this beat £11Octobermedian £80 (£11–£80, 8 beats)this beat £11Novembermedian £80 (£11–£80, 8 beats)this beat £11Decembermedian £80 (£11–£80, 8 beats)this beat £11
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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

River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding at a glance

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Difficulty
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Length
0.5 miles
Water type
main river

Fishing methods

Fly Only
Bait
Wading allowed
Bank fishing only
Double bank

Ilkley Angling Association owns this double bank stretch of the River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding, running upstream from the Ben Rhydding stepping stones for about half a mile. The association describes large stocks of wild brown trout and grayling.

The river is wide enough for fly casting, with mostly easy wading and a mixture of pools, glides and rapids, and worm and maggot are allowed for bait fishing. There are pubs, restaurants and shops nearby. The same day tickets cover all the association’s waters, at £11 for an adult.

Trout can be fished by day ticket from 25 March to 30 September and grayling from 16 June to 14 March. Up to two trout of 10 to 14 inches may be kept in a day, and all grayling go back.

Stocking and fish species

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Grayling
Grayling

Rules and policies

Catch & release
Bag limit: 2 fish
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required

Fishing rules for River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding

Barbless, micro-barbed or de-barbed hooks only, and no spinning. No keep nets. Trout season for day tickets is 25 March to 30 September and grayling 16 June to 14 March. A maximum of two trout may be killed in a day, each no less than 10 inches and no more than 14 inches, measured nose to fork of tail. All grayling and coarse fish must be returned alive. Between 25 March and 15 June only fly and worm may be used, and no maggots between 15 March and 15 June. The river is closed to all fishing from 15 to 24 March. Visitors may fish between 8am and 10pm. An Environment Agency rod licence is required, and tickets must be produced to a bailiff or senior member on request. Please complete a catch return.

Where River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding is

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

53.93127, -1.80625

The river

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,…

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FAQ

River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding at any one time?
The rod limit for River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding 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 River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding?
River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding 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 River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding — 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?
On the south side of the river there is free parking on Leeds Road (A65), just east of the Texaco petrol station (LS29 8NF). On the north side there is free parking next to the Ben Rhydding stepping stones, with a pull-in 200m further west. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding is fished by fly_only and bait. The fly recommendations section on the River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding 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 River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding — 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 River Wharfe at Ben Rhydding. 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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