Norfolk Fishing Network 2004 - 2024 - North Yorkshire Fisheries

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North Yorkshire Fishing Venues
Fishery Name: The Wash Burn Valley Reservoirs - Thruscross Reservoir
Address: Thruscross, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4BB

Grid Reference: SE 15451 57435

Car Park Grid Ref: SE 15379 57397
Sat Nav: HG3 4BB
Phone Numbers: 01756 748378 or 07717 533177
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Description:

Thruscross is the highest of the three reservoirs and has only recently been opened up to anglers. The reservoir contains only wild browns, and fish up to nearly 8lb have been caught, although you would be more likely to catch fish in the 1lb range or smaller. As mentioned earlier you can move between all 3 reservoirs on the one ticket but to fish Thruscross you will need to obtain a key for the car park.

Fish Game Species:
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Blue Trout
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Brown Trout
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Brook Trout
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Golden Trout
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Rainbow Trout
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Tiger Trout
Washburn Valley Fishery Rules:

1. All anglers must have a valid Environment Agency Rod Licence and Yorkshire Water ticket/permit.

2. All anglers must register at Swinsty Moor Fishing Office on arrival and complete a catch return form on departure.

3. Reservoirs are open for fishing from 7.30am until one hour after dusk.

4. Children aged 16 years and under may fish free of charge when accompanied by an adult who is fishing with a valid Yorkshire Water ticket/permit, a single bag limit will apply. Every angler aged 12 years or over must carry an Environment Agency rod licence.

5. Concessionary tariffs are available to children 16 years and under, registered disabled and anglers 60 years and over.

6. The bag limit is four fish per day ticket and two fish when fishing with an evening ticket.

7. Evening tickets are available from 4.00pm between 1st May and 31st August inclusive.

8. Only rainbow trout measuring more than 25cm (10 inches) from the tip of the nose to the cleft of the tail may be taken.

9. Fly fishing only on Fewston and Thruscross reservoirs.

10. Fly and coarse fishing is permitted on Swinsty reservoir.

11. Barbless hooks must be used.

12. No fishing from the dam wall, pitchings, spillway or from any area where fishing is prohibited by a sign.

13. Bank fishing and wading to knee level only is permitted unless prohibited by a sign.

14. Swinsty lagoon is reserved for disabled anglers only and those persons accompanying them.

15. Anglers are responsible for their own safety and are expected to have the appropriate clothing, footwear, equipment and skills or supervision for the activity.

16. Anglers need to be aware of the risks from the water environment and take appropriate action to protect themselves and others from diseases and accidents.

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