River Tees · County Durham
Darlington Brown Trout AA South Bank
£14 today Up to 4 rods
Passport scheme
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1.5 miles of fishing
On the River Tees.
About Darlington Brown Trout AA South Bank
This is one and a half miles of trout, grayling and salmon fishing on the Tees, from the Middleton-in-Teesdale cattle auction market downstream to the mouth of the Lune, run by the Darlington Brown Trout Angling Association. The Passport calls it a lovely piece of water with a real character, mostly tree lined, and it is fly only.
Wading is average, a wading staff is advisable and care is needed near the steep banks. The Tees can rise fast, so check the online river levels and the weather before you go. For brown trout the page recommends spiders, nymphs and the dry fly on a 9ft to 10ft rod rated 3 to 5. For salmon it suggests switch rods up to 14ft salmon rods, with low water doubles and a mix of tubes, and it says the winter grayling sport is excellent.
Dogs are not allowed. Up to four tickets are sold a day. The salmon day ticket costs £20, the river trout day ticket £14 and the winter grayling day ticket is listed at £8 to £14. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- 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
- Trout day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec
- £14 per day
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
Salmon day ticket £20, river trout day ticket £14 and winter grayling day ticket listed at £8 to £14 on the Passport’s beat page in October 2026 (no salmon season is printed, so only the trout ticket is a price row); up to four tickets a day. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
View fishing agent£8–£20 Book
Prices by date
How Darlington Brown Trout AA South Bank compares on the River Tees
Typical, lowest and highest full-day rod, from 6 beats with published day rates
Day tickets on the River Tees run from £10 to £14. The typical full-day rate is around £13, peaking in January.
Compare with other riversFishing details
- Rods
- Up to 4
- Length
- 1.5 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Darlington Brown Trout AA South Bank
Fly fishing only. No dogs. National byelaws apply.
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
Darlington Brown Trout AA South Bank FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Darlington Brown Trout AA South Bank, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Darlington Brown Trout AA South Bank at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Darlington Brown Trout AA 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?
Worth a read
£14 per rod
Today's rate
