The little Ouse is A lovely 1.5 mile stretch from the hump bridge the Little Ouse village to the house end of Whitehouse Road. With bank access on opposite the moored boats and water access through out the stretch. Although the Little Ouse is classed as a chalk stream that originates East of Thelnetham, the section we lease has a character more like a Fen Drain. With the usual shuttering installed along the bank edges by the Environment Agency more recent years and probably dates from the Roman period. Which means wading is NOT allowed due to the sheer drop off the bank edge.
The river holds: Pike, Perch, Zander, Tench, Wild Carp, Roach, Rudd & Bream.
Fishing the Little Ouse 2023/24 was a very wet winter has been a breeze! Unlike the normal drains, our stretch has kept a good clarity and fishable flow. We are lucky to say we have had a good winter considering the amount of rain we had.
– This stretch is strictly Fly Fishing only. Flies tied with natural or synthetic materials on to a single hook. Cast from a purpose built fly rod with fly line stored on a purpose built fly reel.
– Wading is not allowed due to the shear drop off if you step off the bank edge.
– Fly Fishing from Float Tube,Kayak or SIB is allowed by valid members only, with access to the clubs own Moorings to launch.
– Be aware of the over head power lines, Do not cast under these as electricity can jump. Stay at least 20ft away each side.
– Average width of this section is 65ft, with some parts skinner or wider by a few feet.
– Average depth is about 4-6ft.
– The back cast needs to be a high one with the proximity of the flood bank to your back.
– Lots of areas that can be fished from and in time we will be arranging work parties to help cut in new areas through the reeds.
Species: Pike, Zander, Perch, Wild Carp, Chub and various smaller “Baitfish”. All species are catch and release only.
Access is via the White House Rd with strict parking restrictions, these restrictions MUST be adhered to at all times.
Must text the Club WhatsApp group with the Reg/Vehicle description in case the farmer needs you to move.
No parking on any roads approaching/leaving the bridge.
No parking outside the 2 large wooden sheds/yard on White House Rd.
No parking in front of any village residence/business driveways.
Must NOT hinder farm traffic from getting past your vehicle at any time, inc the ultra WIDE Combine!.
You CAN park in-between the newly planted tree rows on White House rd, please be aware of the soft grass after long rainy periods.
You CAN park in front of any field entrance that has large logs across the entrance.
