Last Updated: 2nd April 2026
Details
The fishery consists of right bank fishing from the start of the University land boundary (off New South Bridge Rd adjacent to Car Park 4) downstream to where the river meets the sluice gates at Nunn Mills Rd. There is also some left bank fishing (mainly concrete bank) opposite the sluice gates on the other side of Nunn Mills Rd to the point that faces University Bridge.
Species
Roach, Perch, Chub, Bream, Dace
Access
Access from Car Park 4 at UON (see Car Parking below) or from Nunn Mills Rd if parking at Midsummer Meadow car park. Pedestrian access is through Beckets Park and over the footbridge (Beckets Bridge) that leads into the UON Waterside campus.
Fishery Rules
Normal club rules apply plus please show respect for the University grounds and ONLY fish from those pegs cut out by NNAC and marked with a post. NO night fishing is allowed (Dawn to Dusk only), NO fires. Please take your litter home or use one of the many bins on site. In addition to our bailiffs UON Security staff will be patrolling throughout each day and may ask to see your club card and rod licence.
Car Parking
Car Park 4 on the UON Campus (New South Bridge Rd) is the closest to the fishery and is barrier controlled. You will need to speak to car park security via the intercom at the barriers to gain access. Say you are a NNAC member here to fish the river.
Payment Methods
- Download the RingGo app and create an account on your mobile (RingGo Location Code 24700)
- Telephone payments may be made using debit or credit card by calling 020 3046 0190.
Car parking charges are as below.
Monday to Friday
- Free for first 30-minutes in any day (to allow equipment drop-off/pick-up)
- £1.50 for up to three hours
- £2.50 for up to six hours
- £3.50 for whole day (between midnight and midnight)
- £1.00 for evening only (5pm to midnight)
- £1.50 for overnight only (5pm to 7am)
Saturday and Sunday
Bank holidays and Closed days
On week days the car park will be busy with UON staff parking. UON also has several ‘Open Days’ throughout the year, these are normally on Saturdays, the car park is free for all on the day during these events.
Please remember to PAY before you fish or you will be liable for a Parking Charge (it is your responsibility to make sure you PAY for parking).
There is also car parking at the ‘’Midsummer Meadow’’ Car Park on the corner of Bedford Rd and Nunn Mills Rd, daily rates apply.
Please see car park tab for photos.
Closed Season
Closed season applies (March 15th – June 15th inc.)
