York (Clifton Bridge to Marygate)

Yorkshire Ouse

~0.7 mi

YO26 4US

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From

Clifton Bridge

Marygate Landing

York (Clifton Bridge to Marygate) is a stretch on the River Ouse, from Clifton Bridge to Marygate Landing, approximately 0.7 mi, controlled by City of York Council (free fishing). Fishing is free with an Environment Agency rod licence. Species include bream. Night fishing is allowed.

Permits

Season Ticket £

Not required. Free fishing on City of York Council owned banks.

Day Ticket £

Free. EA rod licence required.

Night Fishing

Allowed. City of York Council (Nov 2026): no rules on its banks, so night fishing is allowed by default.

Where To Buy

EA rod licence only: gov.uk/fishing-licences

Parking

Parking Information

Nearest public car park: Marygate Car Park (City of York Council, pay and display, about 350 spaces per OpenStreetMap), by Marygate Landing at the downstream end of the stretch.

Species

Bream

At a Glance

Controller

Free Fishing

Bank

Left

Access

Free

Night fishing

Yes

Pegs

No pegs. Free bank fishing along the council-owned bank.

Postcode

YO26 4US

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

Controller