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Spring Fishing (Part Three): Stillwater Trout Fishing in the North East

Stillwater Trout Fishing is probably the most popular form of angling in the North East today, and the number of venues in the region readily accessible for this form of the sport is unsurpassed anywhere else in the UK. Our fisheries can be grouped into two distinct sets – Reservoirs (whose primary function is that of water storage for mains water supply) and ‘Independent Fisheries’, and there are numerous examples of both types.

The …

Spring Fishing (Part Two): Spring and Summer Fly Fishing for Trout on Rivers in Northumberland & County Durham

A New Article with Info on ALL Trout Fishing Rivers in The Northumbrian Region 

Fly Fishing on North East Rivers: 

The season for trout fishing in the Northumbrian Region begins again on March 22nd, and not a moment too soon after those long months of winter! However, that longing to just get out there and start fly fishing in earnest has more often than not to be put on hold, as, sadly, the inclement …

Spring Fishing (Part One): Worm Fishing for Trout on Northumbrian Rivers

It’s that time of year again! The days are getting longer, the worst of the winter weather is (hopefully) behind us and – Hallelujah – the trout fishing season on Northumbrian rivers gets back underway on March 22nd. Unfortunately, due to our geography and climate, just when we think the snow and ice have receded for the last time, all too often back they come with a vengeance in the midst of force …

Allen Valley Angling & Conservation

The formation of any new angling club in the North East is a welcome event, but when the new club in question is the brainchild of one of the most respected fisheries biologists in the North of England, the prospect becomes even more tantalising.

Founded just this summer by Paul Frear and an eager band of like-minded anglers and conservationists, Allen Valley Angling & Conservation was formed in order to open up the …

At last a new dedicated fishing tackle auction site!!

For many years anglers have been buying and selling fishing tackle by means of classified adverts throughout acceptable catalogues and online in discussion boards and general auction web-sites, now with the improvements of know-how a brand new web-site has appeared to bring the fisherman a devoted web page simply for fishermen, covering many of the advantages of online auctions, sales promotions as well as reduced charges during these highly-priced times.

Tackle Sellers, producers as well as anglers can all come together and exchange new and used goods with …

A Tale of Summer Holiday Fishing, 1980-style

Originally Published as “A Devilishly Good Jumper” in WATERLOG Magazine, Issue 55, Spring 2006

The year 1980 was a time of great sporting achievements. Nottingham Forest won the European Cup, punching above their weight for the second year running. Coe and Ovett were inspirational to a 14 year-old like me with an interest in all sports, and a bloke called Yates broke Richard Walker’s 28 year-old Carp record. Even I had …

Commercial Breakdown

The Way (Not) to Catch A Monster Trout in the Early-1980′s…

The following is an article regarding a part of the country in Northumberland. For those of you who have never visited before this is a great chance for you to find out more about what you can expect to find while you are here.You can spend your days walking this land and your evenings in B&B’s socialising, playing around at

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River of Eternal Youth, Part Three

The History of Derwent Angling Association 1945-2010

As the Derwent Angling Association entered the austere period of post World War Two Britain, it began preparing in earnest for the sweeping changes that would soon be at hand in the world of both water regulation and angling itself. It started by re-embarking upon the path it had intended to take before the war and in1947 the fly tying competition first introduced …

River Coquet ‘escalator’ to help save dying fish

A fish “escalator” has been reopened by volunteers on a river in Northumberland to help save thousands of dying fish.

The Northumberland Rivers Trust said fish had perished on the River Coquet after becoming trapped and injured at a concrete weir.

Read the full story from the BBC online HERE

Until the River Ceases to Flow – Part Three

The Final part of Ian Colborne’s excellent series of articles on the River Derwent, its history and its angling, has now been posted on the Derwent Angling Association’s website.

You can read all about illicit millstone extractions, the story of Shotley Spa and how to streamer fish for trout on the river here

North East Angling News from The Journal, January 4th 2013

North East Angling News and Info for the week ending January 4th. Reports compiled from The Journal.

News & Info for the Region (click on the links):

Sea Angling

Game Angling

Coarse Angling

Crackdown on illegal fishing along River Wear in Chester-le-Street

Patrols have been stepped up to crack down on illegal fishing activities on a stretch of river through a popular park.

Extra observation is being mounted along the River Wear through Riverside Park, in Chester-le-Street, reports the Northern Echo.

Read the full article here

Angling News for the North East up to September 15th

North East Angling News and Info for the week ending September15th. Reports compiled from The Journal.

News & Info for the Region (click on the links):

Game Angling

Coarse Angling

Sea Angling

Stillwater Coarse & Game Fishing Venues in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear

Out Now: A Brand New Book on North East Angling

The Lambton Worm: The Definitive Guide to Angling in North East England

by Pete McParlin

Details at the bottom of the page

Stillwater Coarse Fishing Venues in Northumberland:

Bolam Lake. A decent sized lake of around 25 acres, situated about 2 miles off the A696 at Belsay – follow brown road signs. Species: Pike, Perch (and Roach & Rudd if you know where to find them!) Permits: Belsay Post Office – phone 01661 …

Coarse & Game Fishing on Rivers in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear

Out Now: A Brand New Book About Angling in the North East –

The Lambton Worm: The Definitive Guide to Angling in North East England

Details at the bottom of the page

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Stillwater Coarse & Game Fishing Venues in County Durham & North Yorkshire

Out Now: A Brand New Book on North East Angling

The Lambton Worm: The Definitive Guide to Angling in North East England

More Details Here

Stillwater Coarse Fishing Venues in Co. Durham:

Aldin Grange Lakes is near Nevilles Cross, in Durham City. Turn off the A167 near the Pot & Glass and head towards Bear Park. Species: Carp & Tench. Permits: day tickets available on site. Website: …

Coarse & Game Fishing on Rivers in County Durham & North Yorkshire

Out Now: A Brand New Book on Angling in the North East & North Yorkshire –

The Lambton Worm: The Definitive Guide to Angling in North East England

by Pete McParlin

More Details Here

County Durham:

River Browney. The Malton & District Angling Club controls about 2 miles of the upper Browney (a tributary of the Wear) downstream from Lanchester. Species: Brown Trout (fly & worm) Website: http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/maltonanglingclub/index.phtml

River Derwent. Forming the border between County Durham and Northumberland, the first …

The Credit Crunch List: Free Fishing Locations in the North East

Out Now: A Brand New Book on North East Angling

The Lambton Worm: The Definitive Guide to Angling in North East England

by Pete McParlin

Details at the bottom of the page…

‘Free Fishing’ stretches:

There are only a few stretches of ‘free fishing’ available in the North East and all are parts of rivers – details below.

‘Free Fishing’ means you can fish from a particular section of bank (or banks) without first having to get permission / a permit / a day ticket, provided you …