River Derwent (Tyne) · County Durham
River Derwent, below the reservoir to Lintzford
From March · £8
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
15 miles of fishing
On the River Derwent (Tyne).
About River Derwent, below the reservoir to Lintzford
This is the River Derwent water of Derwent Angling Association: 15 miles from just below the Derwent Reservoir through Muggleswick Gorge, Allensford and Shotley Bridge to Ebchester, finishing below Chopwell Woods at Lintzford. The association describes the valley as bordering County Durham and Northumberland and does not say which bank is which, so the position shown is approximate and sits on the river at Shotley Bridge.
The Derwent holds brown trout and grayling, in what the association calls unspoilt countryside. The rules say fly only, with one rod and a fly reel, and no spinning or ground baiting. The brown trout season runs from 22 March to 30 September, grayling fishing starts on 16 June, and grayling are always returned.
Day tickets cost £8 and are sold at Allensford Caravan Park, Hamsterley Colliery Post Office, Ebchester Village Store, Rod and Tackle in Cramlington and Derwent Valley Sales in Blackhill. Membership costs £60 for seniors and £21 for juniors, with the senior list limited to 250.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
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
- Day ticket, brown trout season Day ticket · 22 Mar to 30 Sep Day tickets are sold at Allensford Caravan Park, Hamsterley Colliery Post Office, Ebchester Village Store, Rod and Tackle (Cramlington) and Derwent Valley Sales (Blackhill). They are not sold online.
- £8 per day
Day tickets and booking
- DA Derwent Angling Association Day tickets
Day tickets · Membership
Day tickets (£8) are sold at five shops and caravan park outlets listed on the association’s day tickets page. Members fish on their membership.
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Prices by date
Fishing details
- Length
- 15 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Derwent, below the reservoir to Lintzford
A current Environment Agency rod licence is needed. One rod only. No spinning at any time and no spinning reel; only a fly reel can be used. No ground baiting or maggot fishing. Hours are from 6am until one hour after sunset, with no night fishing. Brown trout season runs from 22 March to 30 September and the grayling season starts on 16 June. Grayling are returned at all times. Trout under 10 inches are returned, and the bag limit is one brace a day. The Hyeshope and Horsleyhope burns and other tributaries are private.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Derwent (Tyne).
Conditions on the River Derwent (Tyne)
The river
The River Derwent is a tributary of the River Tyne in North East England, and runs for about 35 miles. It begins about a mile west of Blanchland, where the Beldon Burn and Nookton Burn meet, and…
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FAQ
River Derwent, below the reservoir to Lintzford FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Derwent, below the reservoir to Lintzford, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Derwent, below the reservoir to Lintzford at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Derwent, below the reservoir to Lintzford?
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
£8 per rod
Out of season, from March
