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Brickyard FisheryHutton MoorRiponHG4 5NA 01765 640666

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About the fishery

Brickyard Fishery at Hutton Moor near Ripon has three coarse lakes in former clay pits.

Lakes and fish species

Fish species

  • Dobbits Pond has 30 pegs and holds carp, tench, chub, bream, roach, rudd and perch. Merkwood Pond has 16 pegs and is managed for mixed coarse fishing. Gandelf’s is the specimen carp lake.

Fishing access and booking

Fishing access

  • Buy a ticket before fishing, online or through the honesty box. Gandelf’s is a syndicate lake with three public pegs. Night sessions there must be booked at least 48 hours ahead.

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices

  • Dobbits and Merkwood adult day tickets are £11 for one rod or £15 for two. The operator lists £9 for pension-age anglers or juniors fishing with an adult on one rod.

Opening times and seasons

Dobbits and Merkwood day tickets7am–9pm

The operator lists a 7am–9pm day-ticket session. Google lists an 8pm close on weekdays and 9pm at weekends. Confirm weekday closing with the operator. Gandelf’s overnight sessions have separate booking and gate rules.

Fishing rules

Fishing rules

  • Secure the gate behind you, fish only designated swims, and follow the lake-specific rules. On Gandelf’s there is no entry or exit between 10pm and 7am.

Facilities and accessibility

Facilities

  • The lower public car park has toilets and the day-ticket honesty box. The upper car park is for members.

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