Donkey Woods (Bishopthorpe)

Yorkshire Ouse
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YO19 4RB
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From
Top of the sand bed on Middlethorpe bend
To
Stile just before the Archbishop's Palace

Donkey Woods (Bishopthorpe) is a stretch on the River Ouse, from the top of the sand bed on Middlethorpe bend to the stile just before the Archbishop's Palace, controlled by York & District Amalgamation of Anglers (YDAA). Fishing is for members only, with no day tickets. Species include bream, roach and perch. Night fishing is not allowed.

Permits

Season Ticket £
Adult £49 renewal / £59 new (incl. £10 joining fee). Senior 65+ £32 renewal / £42 new. Junior 8-18 free with a family adult membership, otherwise £14. Disabled £30 (via Treasurer). Runs 1 Jan to 31 Dec, half price after 1 Oct. Holiday books: 7 days £22, 16 days £35.
Day Ticket £
No day tickets. Members only.
Night Fishing
Night fishing not allowed.
Where To Buy
Online at ydaa.org.uk (Buy Online) or YDAA sales outlets

Parking

Parking Information
Bishopthorpe Road past the racecourse, over the ring road, left just after the bridge into the crematorium car park (locked overnight, park on the roadside for evening sessions). Public footpath down the side of the Palace grounds, turn upstream, YDAA water starts at the first fence.

Species

Bream
Roach
Perch
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Controller
York & District Amalgamation of Anglers (YDAA)
Bank
Right
Access
Membership Only
Night fishing
No
Pegs
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Postcode
YO19 4RB

Last Verified - October 2026

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