Can you fish in the River Don Sheffield?

The River Don is most noted by fly anglers for its population of Grayling although there are also Trout as well as coarse species. The river Don is controlled by a number of different angling clubs and provides excellent fly fishing opportunities.

Where can I fish on the River Don?

You can fish along the right bank of the River Don from Montgarrie Bridge at Alford to about 100 metres below the confluence with the Buckie Burn. View the Haughton fishing map (pdf 1.14MB). And along its left bank for about 900 metres, from Waterside Sawmill to Bridge of Alford.

Is there carp in the River Don?

The river is deep, up to 15 feet down the centre, with a width of around 30 metres. Even a foot of extra water will make the river very difficult to fish. The main species to be caught are Roach, Skimmers, Perch, Barbel and Chub, but Dace, Bream, Pike, Eels and even Carp can be found.

What fish are in the river Dearne?

Surprisingly most of the River Dearne is free fishing [ with landowners consent where appropriate ] Roach Dace Chub and the occasional trout are the order of the day but a stealthy roving approach is needed for this narrow upper stretch of the River Dearne.

What fish are in the Don Sheffield?

An adult salmon has been found in the River Don at Salmon Pastures confirming the species’ return to Sheffield city centre after an absence of 150 years.

Is the River Don tidal at Doncaster?

Now due to fish restocking and good water authority management over the last 40 years it now runs pure from above Sheffield through its tidal area below Doncaster and onto its confluence with the Yorkshire Ouse at Goole.

Is there salmon in the River Don?

Where does the River Dearne start and end?

River Don
River Dearne/Mouths

Is there barbel in the River Dearne?

The Environment Agency has introduced 3,000 young barbel into to the River Dearne as part of an ongoing project to restore the river’s fish populations. Barbel are very popular with anglers and are renowned for their fighting prowess once hooked.

Where is Salmon Pastures in Sheffield?

Attercliffe Road, Sheffield
Address: Viridor Salmon Pastures, Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S4 7WT.

Can you swim in the River Don?

Sprotbrough is a popular place for people to swim in the River Don. Police, fire and Yorkshire Water chiefs have all pressed home the message of not swimming in open water after a group of young children were spotted jumping into the River Don from a bridge near Sprotbrough.

Is River Don going to flood?

There are currently no flood warnings or alerts in force at this location Lower River Don catchment.