Danby East Witton

River Ure
~1.5 mi
DL8 4SN
seemingly.shave.girder
From
Cover Bridge, at the River Cover confluence (the inn says its beat is on the south bank and runs 1.6 miles from Cover Bridge; exact top limit Needs verification)
To
Harker Beck mouth, where the Jervaulx Fly Fishers water starts (inferred: 1.6 miles below Cover Bridge measured along the river lands at the Harker Beck mouth)

Danby East Witton is a stretch of the River Ure running from Cover Bridge to the Harker Beck mouth, controlled by The Blue Lion. Guests staying at the Blue Lion may fish. Species include salmon, sea trout, brown trout and grayling. Night fishing is not permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £
No season tickets published
Day Ticket £
Hotel guests only. The Blue Lion's own page (2026) sells fishing packages with a stay: Bronze £175 (Petit/Classic room, B&B, packed lunch), Silver £245 (Large Classic room, evening meal £40 allowance), Gold £285 (Courtyard Superior room, evening meal £60 allowance). Last-minute day passes are available through the season (price not published). Maximum two rods a day. Book by phone 01969 624273 or the inn's contact form; FishPal also lists the beat.
Night Fishing
Not published — assume no night fishing unless the controller confirms
Where To Buy
https://www.fishpal.com/england/yorkshire/thebluelion/

Parking

Parking Information
Needs verification. Fishing hut on the beat (FishPal). The Blue Lion is at East Witton DL8 4SN, about 1 km from the river.

Species

Salmon
Sea Trout
Brown Trout
Grayling
At a Glance
Controller
The Blue Lion
Bank
Right
Access
Campers Only
Night fishing
No
Pegs
No pegs. Fly only, 2 rods.
Postcode
DL8 4SN

Last Verified - October 2026

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