Driffield Beck · Yorkshire
Mulberry Whin
From April · £95 1 to 5 rods Season 1 Apr to 30 Sept
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Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
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Bag limit of 2
You may take up to 2 fish. Check the rules below.
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Double bank
You can fish from both banks.
About Mulberry Whin
Mulberry Whin sits on the Driffield Beck at Skerne, where the river has been farmed by the same family since 1940, now passing down to a fourth generation, Andrew and Gemma Dixon. Fishing Breaks has let the water since 2012. The river here meanders hard across the farmland, sharp, deep bends set against shallow gravel runs, with ranunculus and starwort weed thick through the summer months.
The beat runs over a mile of double bank, split into five separate beats, and rather than being handed a fixed stretch you choose which one to fish when you arrive. Wading is an option on Beats 4 and 5 only; the rest is fished from the bank. Fished by one to five rods, with larger groups available on request.
Fish are a mix of wild brown trout and grayling, topped up with Yorkshire-reared browns that run to over 3lb, so roughly half the stock here is wild. Local guide Dave Southall is available for half and full days, whether you want an introduction to the beat or a second pair of eyes on tricky water. He also holds the beat's record wild brown trout, an 8lb 5oz fish.
There's a three-star cabin on site, a WC, and parking a short walk from the river. No dogs are permitted, and it's worth knowing before you book that this is not a catch-and-release fishery: the take-home limit is two fish. Nearest station is Nafferton, three miles away. Day tickets start from £95 during the main season.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Fly methods
- Dry Fly, Nymph
- Wading
- Wading allowed
- Banks
- Double bank
Pricing and season
Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.
Tickets
These are the 2026 prices. 2027 prices aren't out yet.
- Early Season Day ticket · 1 Apr to 30 Apr
- £95 per day
- Mayfly Season Day ticket · 1 May to 30 Jun
- £145 per day
- Late Season Day ticket · 1 Jul to 30 Sep
- £100 per day
Day tickets and booking
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Tuition · Guided days · Ghillie services · Beginners welcome
Fishing Breaks lets Dip Tub Den, a two bedroom cottage on the farm, for stays of three, four or seven nights. Fishing for one or two rods is included every day except check out day, with a beat reserved for you each day. Two dogs allowed.
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Day rate, hover a day for the ticket
Fishing details
- Rods
- 1 to 5
- Difficulty
- Explorer (2/5)
- Length
- 1 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Rules and policies
Catch & release
Bag limit: 2 fish
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Season: 1 Apr to 30 Sept
Where you'll fish
Location
The beat's boundary, with parking where we have it.
53.99236, -0.39494
Conditions on the Driffield Beck
The river
Driffield Beck rises as a spring at Elmswell, in the foothills of the Yorkshire Wolds, in Yorkshire. The system changes name as it goes: Elmswell Beck at the source, then Driffield Beck itself past…
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Expected in November on the Driffield Beck
Typical months from the river’s hatch calendar, which applies along its whole length rather than to this beat. Not a live report.
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FAQ
Mulberry Whin FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Mulberry Whin, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Mulberry Whin at any one time?
Mulberry Whin allows a maximum of 5 rods at any one time.
02What species can I expect to catch on Mulberry Whin?
Mulberry Whin holds Brown Trout, Grayling. The beat is moderate-stocked to supplement the wild fish — see the Stocking section on the page for details.
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
Wading is permitted on Mulberry Whin, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
A ghillie is available on Mulberry Whin and can be requested through the provider — particularly useful for first-time visitors to the Driffield Beck.
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
Good parking a short walk from the river, with a fishing cabin and WC on site. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
Mulberry Whin permits the following fly methods: dry_fly, nymph. The fly recommendations section on the Mulberry Whin 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 Mulberry Whin — 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 Mulberry Whin. 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 Driffield Beck.
Worth a read
£95 per rod
Out of season, from April
