Raby Estate

The page calls the brown trout fishing exceptional, especially at the two sections at Cronkley Bridge and Widdybank, and from there up to the upper limit at Cauldron Snout. The fish up there are not big, but they scrap and are noted for their dark colour from the peat tinted water, and a catch return of 30 fish a day is not uncommon. Wading can be tricky in places, with the lower section more manageable, and a wading staff is advised. From Cronkley Bridge to the upper limit it is wadable but hard work, and many areas can be fished from the bank. Parking points are on the beat map, which is issued on booking, and getting to the water usually takes a small walk.

The page recommends traditional north country spiders, large bushy dry flies and large stoneflies, with streamers also a noted method, on a 9ft or 9ft 6in rod rated 4 or 5 to handle the permanent downstream wind. For salmon it suggests a 10ft 7 weight or a 12ft or 13ft double handed rod, with dark red shrimp patterns on low water doubles or copper tubes.

There is a limit of three fish per rod, dogs are not allowed, and the beat is not covered by the wash-off policy. Additional club rules apply, and the page asks you to read them before buying. Up to twenty tickets are sold a day. The salmon day ticket costs £25, and the river trout and winter grayling day tickets £12 each. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.