Fly fishing near Masham, Ripon

Scenic reservoir fly fishing in the heart of North Yorkshire

Leighton Reservoir is a fly-only reservoir fishery, offering bank fishing for stocked rainbow & brown trout.

About the fishery

A traditional fly-only reservoir fishery

Leighton Reservoir is a large bank-fished reservoir near Masham and Ripon, known for scenic surroundings and quality trout fishing.

The water is stocked with rainbow trout and is suited to anglers who enjoy traditional reservoir fly fishing, changing conditions and covering water from the bank.

At a glance

  • Fly fishing only
  • Bank fishing
  • Stocked rainbow & brown trout
  • Open 7 days a week
  • Fishing from 6:00am to 8:00pm

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