River Balder · County Durham
Balder Fishery
£5 today Up to 1 rods
Passport scheme
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
0.24 miles of fishing
On the River Balder.
About Balder Fishery
Balder Fishery is 380 metres of wild water on the River Balder, with brown trout, grayling and the rare chance of a salmon. The Passport calls the Balder an incredibly wild and almost prehistoric river, full of character, with virgin water that is mostly heavily tree lined with rocky scars and boulders. It describes a small, challenging river with pocket water and small deep pools, and suggests the beat is wonderful for a couple of hours.
Wading is hard, a wading staff is a must and care is needed near the steep banks. Its go to methods are single upstream spiders, nymphs and dry fly, on a rod of 6ft 6in or 7ft 6in rated 2 or 3, and the page adds that a small spinning rod with a Mepps, or a worm, could bring an exciting surprise.
Season dates on the page: salmon 1 February to 30 October, sea trout 3 April to 30 October, trout 22 March to 30 September, grayling 16 June to 14 March. All species are catch and release, dogs are not allowed and the beat has a wash-off policy. One ticket is sold a day. The all species day ticket (in season) costs £5. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
How you can fish here
- Wading
- Wading allowed
Pricing and season
Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.
Tickets
- All species day ticket (in season) Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec
- £5 per day
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
All species day ticket (in season) £5 on the Passport’s beat page in October 2026; one ticket a day. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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Fishing details
- Rods
- Up to 1
- Length
- 0.24 miles
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Balder Fishery
Catch and release for all species. No dogs. The beat operates a wash-off policy. National byelaws apply. Season dates: salmon 1 February to 30 October; sea trout 3 April to 30 October; trout 22 March to 30 September; grayling 16 June to 14 March.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Balder.
Conditions on the River Balder
The river
The River Balder rises on Stainmore Common in the Pennines and runs about 14.5 miles east to join the River Tees at Cotherstone. For its first 2.5 miles it is Balder Beck, and the River Balder proper…
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FAQ
Balder Fishery FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Balder Fishery, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Balder Fishery at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Balder Fishery?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
Worth a read
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