Brief description of fishery:
Approximately 2 miles of the R Idle near Misterton in Nottinghamshire.
The national close season applies to this venue.
Night fishing is allowed on this venue – see instructions at the bottom of this page. Note – these are different to all other club venues.
The statutory coarse fish closed season applies to the River Idle (No fishing is allowed between March 15th – June 15th Inclusive)
Dawn to dusk – Fishing times
Night fishing, which in this context means both fishing all night or for just a couple of hours after dark, is allowed on this venue subject to the following:
- You have purchased an SAA night permit.
- You must email the club on scunnyangling@gmail.com stating your full name, your membership number, the venue and the date that intend to night fish. This information will then be forwarded to the resident farmer so that he is aware of anglers on his property. Farmers, understandably, get nervous when they see or hear strange vehicles on their property after dark.
What3words – ///flopped.removers.running – this is the end of the track at the foot of the flood bank.
Access
Directions from Scunthorpe – head out of Scunthorpe along the A18. At the roundabout turn left onto the A1077(M), which turns into the M181. Turn onto the M180 heading west. At the next junction turn left onto the A161 (south) towards Haxey. At Haxey the road turns right and then a sharp left, signposted for Misterton. In Misterton, turn right onto the B1303 (Church Street), take the second right into Carr Lane and then the first right into Cornley Lane and follow the road for 2 miles.
From all other locations, head for Misterton.
From the east, drive into Misterton, turn left onto the B1303 (Church Street), take the second right into Carr Lane and then the first right into Cornley Lane and follow the road for 2 miles.
From the west (A1), you will be driving along Gringley Road (B1403), as you approach Misterton centre you turn left into Carr Lane and then the first right into Cornley Lane and follow the road for 2 miles.
Cornley Road starts as a metalled road but half way along changes into an unmade farm track. It is solid but, inevitably, uneven. After 2 miles you reach a sharp right angle turn to the right. Stay on this track for a further 1/4 mile which ends at the flood bank where you will see SAA signs.
It starts as a metalled road but half way along changes into an unmade farm track. It is solid but, inevitably, uneven. After 2 miles you reach a sharp right angle turn to the right. Stay on this track for a further 1/4 mile which ends at the flood bank where you will see SAA signs.
SAA have the fishing rights both up and down stream. Upstream (left) for about 1/2 mile and downstream (right) for about 1 1/2 miles.
Upstream – Although you can drive along the top of the flood bank, it is narrow and there is no parking at the other end. In a warmer/dryer months, it may be possible to drive along the bottom of the flood bank but during the winter this area can be a bog. YOU WILL GET TRAPPED.
Downstream – heading downstream you should drive along the foot of the flood bank. There is a turning circle at the far end. Parking to be announced.
Maps
Species
- Barbel
- Carp
- Chub
- Dace
- Perch
- Pike
- Roach
