Kilnsey Angling Club

Kilnsey Angling Club controls some of the finest fly-fishing waters in the north of England. With around 18 miles of water on the River Wharfe and Skirfare it is difficult to imagine fishing for brown trout in a more stunning scenery. The limestone over which the rivers flow supports a rich diversity of aquatic life that fosters a healthy head of strong hard fighting fish. Some of these fish are of specimen size but further up the river, smaller wild fish abound providing some excellent sport. The Club’s waters vary from upland streamy runs to deep pools and slow glides offering both pocket water nymphing opportunities and great dry fly sport. During spates where the main rivers are unfishable the club has stretches of feeder becks for the hardcore angler who wants to fish whatever the conditions. The lower reaches are stocked whilst above Kettlewell we operate a wild trout fishery. The Club operates a beat system which means that whether you are a member or day ticket holder, you get a stretch of the river that is allocated to you.