River Aire – Cottingley Bridge

Cottingley Bridge – Bingley

This water has recently been stocked with Barbel and should offer some good sport in the near future.

Other main species include Grayling, Trout, Chub, Roach, Dace, & large Pike.

The Rugby Club length offers good Chub fishing, and all three stretches offer good Fly Fishing for Trout.

Day tickets are available for this water from local tackle shops and online. See our Agents Section

Right bank upstream alongside Beckfoot Lane to the grounds of the first private residence.
Beware – This section requires access via steep banking and wading in the river, there are no cut out pegs.

Right Bank downstream from entry to Rugby Field down to A650 Bypass Flyover.
Access from Cottingley Bridge, down the steps, follow the public riverbank footpath to the rugby field.

Please see map for limits

River Aire Bottom Limit

Top Limit - Entry to rugby field.