River Greta (Tees) · County Durham
River Greta, Bowes, north bank
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Club members only
Membership is open, so joining is the straightforward route on.
About River Greta, Bowes, north bank
This is Barnard Castle Angling Club’s section of the River Greta at Bowes. The club’s current map shows it as north bank fishing only and names four pools: Little, Lower Mill, Chest and Scarf. The club sets a seven inch size limit on the Greta, and it requires barbless or de-barbed hooks and does not allow spinning for brown trout.
You fish it as a club member. Adult membership is £55 a year, £30 for ages 18 to 21 and for those aged 70 and over, and free for those up to 18, bought on the club’s Clubmate page. The club does not publish where the stretch starts and ends in words, so the position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Any Method
How to book
Club and membership details
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Day tickets · Membership
Members fish on their membership, bought on the club’s Clubmate page. The club’s page says day and week passes are sold through the Fishing Passport.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Greta, Bowes, north bank
A club membership or day pass and a current Environment Agency rod licence are needed. Barbless or de-barbed hooks must be used for all types of fishing at all times. Spinning for brown trout is not allowed. Brown trout fishing runs from 22 March to 30 September. The size limit on the Greta is seven inches. Members must not take dogs, must not fish within three yards of another member without permission, and must carry an efficient disgorger. Fishing is on the north bank only on the Greta at Bowes.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Greta (Tees).
Conditions on the River Greta (Tees)
The river
The River Greta is a tributary of the River Tees in County Durham. It runs past Bowes and Greta Bridge and joins the Tees at the Meeting of the Waters near Rokeby. Its name comes from Old Norse and…
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FAQ
River Greta, Bowes, north bank FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Greta, Bowes, north bank, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Greta, Bowes, north bank at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Greta, Bowes, north bank?
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?
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