York (Skeldergate Bridge to Fulford)

Yorkshire Ouse

~1.0 mi

YO10 4BU

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From

Skeldergate Bridge

York Motor Yacht Club land, about 300 m north of St Oswald's Road (end of New Walk)

York (Skeldergate Bridge to Fulford) is a stretch on the River Ouse, from Skeldergate Bridge to York Motor Yacht Club land, about 300 m north of St Oswald's Road (end of New Walk), approximately 1.0 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: St George's Field (City of York Council, pay, about 276 spaces per OpenStreetMap), beside Skeldergate Bridge at the top 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

YO10 4BU

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

Controller