Nun Monkton

Described by those who fish it regularly as the River Nidd at it's best !However this water is not over fished as the initial walk to the water has been exaggerated over the years. From car park to the waters edge is no more than a 3 minute walk, and 15 minutes either way will see you at the top or bottom limit. This is a stretch of river ideally suited to either stick float fishing or the feeder. The general size of the fish is much smaller than other club waters, but the fish are in abundance. The length offers both deep pools, slower glides and shallow runs with depths varying from 2 to 6 feet. Chub, Roach and Dace are abundant plus some amazing sized gudgeon that actually fight when caught. There is one particular peg nicknamed the "animal peg" where heavy line will help to catch and land the resident Chub and Barbel both can be taken above the 5lb mark. In the deeper pools huge Pike are found but these are seldom targeted by the Pike angling members of the club. The River is very narrow along most of the length and the far bank can almost be touched with a 20 foot rod, so a stealthy approach is recommend. Matches are regularly fished on Sundays in July and August, the opposite bank also has regular matches so it is worth checking the match dates and local press before venturing out. There are around 50 pegs but due to the lack of attendance clearing of pegs maybe needed.

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