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The River Ouse- Blunham  "Ham Barn"

Water Share with BDAC

Barnet and District Angling Club own this stretch of the River and  Luton AC members are allowed to fish this venue on production of their Luton Angling Club Membership Book.

The stretch at Hambarn has around 70 permanent pegs, and is renowned for its massive Bream shoals. If you're lucky enough to find one of these shoals feeding, 100lb bags are a real possibility. Tench are now a favorite target for Blunham regulars. The stretch also provides great Roach sport in late summer early autumn, and the venues resident Chub will feed all year round.

The Fishery

The water is a varied Middle Ouse fishery offering a wide range of depths and flow. The slowest water will be found in the wide centre section known as “The Flats”. With narrower and faster stretches at the end. The boundaries are clearly marked with notice boards.

Danger Area

The swims in the immediate area where the path meets the fishery are extremely steep and have u

ndercut banks and the water is very deep. Extra care should be exercised if fishing in these areas.

Species

Roach, Bream, Chub, Tench, Perch, Gudgeon, Bleak and Pike

General Advice

A good fishery throughout the season, although boats can be a problem during the summer months. Weed growth can also be a problem, especially along The Flats between June and September. A trolley is advisable.

The stretch at Hambarn has around 70 permanent pegs, and is renowned for its massive Bream shoals. If you're lucky enough to find one of these shoals feeding, 100lb bags are a real possibility. Tench are now a favorite target for Blunham regulars. The stretch also provides great Roach sport in late summer early autumn, and the venues resident Chub will feed all year round.

Please remember to respect the Rules of both Luton Angling Club and BADAC as any problems will result in the loss of these waters.

Getting There

From the Sandy Roundabout (A603) junction on the A1. Continue North on the A1 for a further 2 miles and Turn Left Signposted Blunham. The road crosses the River Ivel at two humped back bridges (Twin Bridges). Approximately 200yds after crossing the River turn right by a telephone box into Grange Road when the tarmac runs out, Carry straight on along the dirt track After approximately a third of a mile, the track forks, follow the right hand branch and you will find the car park at the end of the track on the right next to a hedge. To walk to the water turn left from the car park and walk along the right hand side of the hedge – On No Account Should Members Attempt to Walk Across the Field

Barnet and District Water Share Guide - Maps and Directions to Print Out Click Here

Google Map Link of Ham Barn Click Here

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