River Torne - Epworth Road Bridge to Pilfrey Bridge

River Torne - Belton Grange

The River Torne at the A161 near to the juntion with A18 - Crowle Roundabout.


River Torne - Pilfrey Bridge

The A18 crosses the River Torne at Pilfrey Bridge between Crowle and Scunthorpe.

River Torne - Pike

A beautifully marked specimen, typical of the River Torne pike.

Venue Type: Gravel Pits
Description: This is one of my favourite places to pike fish. It is little more than a land drain crossing the moorland to the east of Doncaster and connected to many other land drains at the intersection at Pilfrey bridge. At a maximum of 13 metres wide and often much narrower, it could easily be overlooked. However, plenty of anglers fishing for a variety of species can be found congregated around the few road bridges that cross its path. With an average depth of 4 to 5 feet, float ledgered tactics are my favourite method here and I always move swims every 30 minutes if I don't get any action. I also plan to cover more of the many miles of untouched water with a lure rod this summer.
Doncaster and District Angling Association control this stretch from Epworth Road Bridge to Pilfrey Bridge. Scunthorpe Police Angling Club control the fishing from the Tunnel Pits to Epworth Road Bridge. Scunthorpe AA have the stretch from Pilfrey Bridge, downstream to the River Trent.
Directions:  
Season: 16th June until 15th March
Day Ticket: £3 on the bank
Membership: Doncaster & District AA Yearbook £17
O.A.P. and Under 16s £10
Facilities: None
Rules:
  •  The use of permanently fixed leads or bent hooks are not allowed.
  •  Unhooking mats should always be used for any fish.
  •  Rods must not be left unattended.
  •  Minimum breaking strain of reel line is 12lb.
  •  There are no bait restrictions, but all multiple baits such as seeds, nuts, peas and beans must be well soaked, well cooked and used in moderation.
  •  No fish to be taken away or introduced and no fish to be transferred to other waters on the complex, without permission of the owner.
  •  All litter, even the smallest items are to be taken home, and anyone found with litter near them will be held responsible for it and will be banned.
  •  Junior anglers on site under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  •  The use of bait boats is strictly prohibited at any time.
  •  Open fires are not permitted anywhere on the fishery. The use of barbeque equipment is. However it is your responsibility to ensure the ground is not burnt. All embers and remnants of the barbeque must be removed from the fishery.
  •  All fishermen must hold an Environment Agency rod license, or two licences if three rods are being used and must obey the Environment Agency by-laws including close season regulations (river only). Environment Agency Bailiffs are welcomed onto the complex on a regular basis.
  •  People enter the site for the purpose of fishing only, and are on the properly at their own risk.
  •  Fish care, please ensure return all fish as soon as possible ensuring fish have suficiantly recovered before release, especially with Barbel during warmer months when oxygen levels are low. Please see Barbel Society Handling Code.
  •  Firearms/Guns - Shooting is strictly prohibited on the A1 Pits complex. At NO time, in NO situation, should anyone bring a firearm to the site. Anyone found with a firearm of any description will be banned immediately!
  •  The use of breakaway type sea fishing leads are banned.
Tackle Shop:  
Contact: Martin Warne: 07771 986849
Websites: Doncaster and District Angling Association
www.scunthorpepoliceangling.co.uk
Updated: 26 August 2008
Disclaimer: No liability is accepted for costs incurred due to inaccuracies in this information. Please contact the venue to confirm details before setting out.

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