River Wear · County Durham
River Wear, park side, Cong Burn to Crichton Avenue
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
About River Wear, park side, Cong Burn to Crichton Avenue
This is the park side stretch of the River Wear at Chester-le-Street, from the Cong Burn upstream to Crichton Avenue, which Chester-le-Street and District Angling Club lists for day tickets. The day tickets are sold by Durham County Council rather than the club, for the park side of the river only, and must be bought in advance. The club’s page gives the price as £3.65 a day.
Tickets are sold at the Riverside Leisure Complex on 03000 266447 and at Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre on 03000 266444. The club also sells park membership at £40. The club’s page does not name the species on this stretch, and the club describes its Wear fishing as salmon and trout. The position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Any Method
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- CD Chester-le-Street & District Angling Club Day tickets
Day tickets · Membership
Day tickets for this stretch are sold in advance by Durham County Council at the Riverside Leisure Complex (03000 266447) and Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre (03000 266444). Price on the club’s page: £3.65 a day.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Wear, park side, Cong Burn to Crichton Avenue
A current Environment Agency rod licence is needed. Full members follow the club’s 2026 rule book and submit a catch return by 30 November. Park membership has its own rules, set out in the club’s rule book for park members.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Wear.
Conditions on the River Wear
The river
The River Wear rises in the North Pennines and runs about 60 miles, mostly through County Durham, to the North Sea at Sunderland. Its source is traditionally held to be at Wearhead, where Burnhope…
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FAQ
River Wear, park side, Cong Burn to Crichton Avenue FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Wear, park side, Cong Burn to Crichton Avenue, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Wear, park side, Cong Burn to Crichton Avenue at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Wear, park side, Cong Burn to Crichton Avenue?
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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