River Tees · Yorkshire
River Tees, The Holmes, south bank
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Club members only
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About River Tees, The Holmes, south bank
This is The Holmes, Darlington Anglers Club’s water on one and a quarter miles of the right hand bank (the Yorkshire bank) of the River Tees, between Cleasby Deeps and Stapleton Corner. The club describes a mixture of gravelly runs and deep holding pools, including the Blackwell Bridge Pool and The Crusher Pool, which it says offer the best prospect of early season salmon. The stretch forms a dramatic loop in the river. The club lists barbel, chub and the occasional large pike, and the way in is through a padlocked gate beside the old Tollhouse at Blackwell Bridge and from the Cleasby Lake car park.
Members fish it on their membership, and visitors can book a river day ticket on Clubmate, though not for salmon. The club fishes catch and release only. The club publishes the ends of the stretch and a printout of the water, so the position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Any Method
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- DA Darlington Anglers Club Day tickets
Day tickets · Membership
Members fish on their membership, bought on Clubmate. Visitors can book a river day ticket on Clubmate. Day tickets do not cover salmon or Cleasby Lake.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Tees, The Holmes, south bank
A club membership card or day ticket and a current Environment Agency rod licence are needed. The club has a 100 percent catch and release policy on all of its Tees waters, so no fish can be killed or removed. All legitimate forms of fishing are allowed except where stated, with no more than two rods in use. No ground baiting or maggots on the river before 16 June. No spinning from 1 March to 15 June, except for salmon fishing. Close seasons: salmon 1 November to 31 January, sea trout 1 November to 2 April, trout 1 October to 21 March, coarse fish 15 March to 15 June. Visitors may not fish for salmon, and members fishing for salmon need a special permit and report any salmon caught to the secretary within 48 hours. Anglers use the recognised entry points, keep to footpaths, close gates and leave no litter, with no dogs.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Tees.
Conditions on the River Tees
The river
The River Tees rises on the eastern slope of Cross Fell in the North Pennines and runs about 85 miles to the North Sea. In its upper reaches it passes Cow Green Reservoir, Cauldron Snout and High…
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FAQ
River Tees, The Holmes, south bank FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Tees, The Holmes, south bank, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Tees, The Holmes, south bank at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Tees, The Holmes, south 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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