Washburn Valley Fishery
Thruscross Reservoir
Thruscross Reservoir is a fishing beat on the water at Washburn Valley Fishery. Day tickets from £25.
Pricing and season
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Fishing details
Thruscross Reservoir at a glance
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Fishing methods
Thruscross Reservoir lies further north in the Washburn Valley than its two sister waters, a wilder and more remote hundred and forty acre reservoir given over entirely to wild brown trout, every one of which must be returned. Fishing is limited to a handful of designated banks rather than the whole shoreline.
Fly fishing only is permitted, with barbless hooks required throughout, and fishing runs from 7.30am until an hour after dusk through the main season, 25 March to 30 November. Unlike Fewston and Swinsty, Thruscross does not open over the winter weekends.
The same tickets, bought by card from the machine at Swinsty Moor car park, cover fishing here as at the other two reservoirs, though with nothing to keep: this is a catch and return water throughout. No rainbow trout are stocked at Thruscross.
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Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Thruscross Reservoir
Fly fishing only. Barbless hooks required. Every fish must be returned; no rainbow trout are stocked here. Fishing is limited to designated banks. Open 25 March to 30 November only; does not open over winter weekends, unlike Fewston and Swinsty. No fishing from the dam wall, pitchings or spillway. Bank fishing and wading to knee level only, unless signed otherwise. A valid Environment Agency rod licence is required. Register at Swinsty Moor Fishing Office on arrival and complete a catch return form on departure.
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Where Thruscross Reservoir is
Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. at Washburn Valley Fishery.
Approximate locationThe fishery and river
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