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The River Nidd is one of the smaller rivers in the Yorkshire Dales largely tree lined and a delightful river to fish . The trout and grayling don't run large but are plentiful and free rising, it's intimacy gives that "lost in a world of your own" feeling when fishing.
The best of the fly fishing on the River Nidd is from north west of Harrogate to north of Pateley Bridge. Go Fly Fishing UK are able to offer fly fishing on selected day ticket beats on the River Nidd. The River Nidd is within easy reach of Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, Harrogate and York and with a direct rail link to Skipton from London Kings Cross makes it easy to visit even from the South of England. The River Nidd is perhaps not as rich as the River Wharfe and River Aire in aquatic insect life but is the only Yorkshire Dales river with an often prolific Mayfly hatch.
The River Nidd has a good stock of mainly wild Brown Trout and large stocks Grayling.
Trout fishing on the River Nidd starts around the end of March and finishes at the end of September with Grayling fishing starting in mid June and finishing at the end of February.
A rod between 8 and 8.5 feet for a 4-5 weight line (floating) would be suitable for most beats although a rod of 7 or 7.5 feet would be better for some beats. Waders with ideally felt or felt and studded soles are required and chest high waders are an advantage in certain areas as is a wading staff.
Fish on the River Nidd will respond to most methods with upstream dry fly or nymph taking most fish. Spiders as usual (fished upstream) take their share but stealth and a careful approach are essential if you are to catch fish as you are often fishing at close range.
Our guides in the Yorkshire Dales have many years of fly fishing experience on the River Nidd and can teach you the successful methods and help you catch fish. All tackle including waders and flies can be supplied or if you prefer you can bring your own. Our guides can provide a local railway station collection and return service and are available to give you a guided tour of the many historic sites, towns and cities and the many other attractions in the Yorkshire Dales.
If you would like to make your fly fishing part of a short break or holiday in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales we can advise on the best accommodation options. These include 4 star hotels, country house hotels, inns and bed and breakfasts each within a short distance from the fishing.
Fly fishing in the Yorkshire Dales is great value, with very few exceptions the prices are as those listed on our costs page. Click here to go directly to our costs page. When fishing from a boat the hire of the boat may be charged extra, if this is the case you will be advised at the time of booking.
For more detailed information about the non-fishing highlights of the River Nidd area please click here.
Contact Steve at our northern office to discuss your preferred fly fishing location or to make a booking – telephone 01756 748378 / 07717 533177, email steve@goflyfishinguk.com.
Steve Rhodes and Dave Martin the proprietors of Go Fly Fishing UK are Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guides.
Steve Rhodes is chairman of the Grayling Society