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 & brown 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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