The Rec

River Great Ouse
~2 mi
MK46 4DH
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From
Doffs Field (north end), east side of Church Street
To
Crouch's Field (via Rec Field and Osborne's/'chub alley'), down toward Lavendon Road Farm

The Rec is Olney & Clifton Fishing Association's most recognised and varied water, running through four connected fields — Doffs, Rec, Osborne's ('chub alley') and Crouch's — right by Olney town, approximately 2 miles in total.

Permits

Season Ticket £
OCFA annual e-membership: Adult £30, OAP £20, Junior free, standard coarse season, 2-rod limit
Day Ticket £
Day tickets £5 (18-hour ticket), booked online in advance — no day tickets on the bank (club rule 2).
Night Fishing
Night fishing permitted — season ticket required for night fishing
Where To Buy
Olney & Clifton Fishing Association — olneycliftonfishing.co.uk

Parking

Parking Information
Free public parking at Olney Rugby Club, MK46 5DW; flat, barrow-friendly walk to the river; also accessible from Church Street, nearest pub the Swan Inn & Bistro, 12 High St S, Olney

Species

Perch
Carp
Pike
Tench
Bream
Barbel
Chub
Eel
Trout
Rudd
Dace
At a Glance
Controller
Olney & Clifton Fishing Association
Bank
Needs verification
Access
Day Ticket & Season
Night fishing
Yes
Pegs
Needs verification
Postcode
MK46 4DH

Last Verified - October 2026

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