Hull & District Anglers’ Association

The River Rye

The River Rye is a tributary of the River Derwent. It is a fast flowing stream with lots of features such as bends, overhanging bushes, deep pools, glides, streamy water etc, which lend themselves to a wide variety of fishing tactics. It holds a tremendous divergence of fish species, including chub, dace, roach, perch, grayling, gudgeon, trout, pike and the odd barbel - all of which grow to a respectable size, although actual stocks of fish are on the low side. The River Rye is situated well away from the large Yorkshire conurbations - with plenty of other rivers in between - so it sees little angling pressure. Consequently it is quite possible to spend a whole day fishing either of the Association's stretches without seeing another angler. Wildlife is abundant, with regular sightings of kingfishers, foxes, stoats - even the chance of an otter if you are quite!

Butterwick - covers approximately 1/4 mile on the right bank, looking downstream of the bridge.

Butterwick

Covers approximately 3/4 mile on the right bank of the River Rye, looking downstream of the bridge. The Association have owned the fishing rights to this stretch for many years, although in the past another Yorkshire angling association mistakenly thought they held a lease from a local farmer.  This led to some confusion but has been corrected on the 1999 permits. 

View Aerial Map

To view an aerial image of the HDAA controlled stretch of the River Hull, including photos of swims and parking, click the image right. If the image is not displayed click here.