County Durham
Grassholme Reservoir
£22 today
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
Stillwater
Bank fishing only.
About Grassholme Reservoir
Grassholme is a large Upper Teesdale reservoir with about four miles of bank, many inlets and bays, run by Waterside Parks for Northumbrian Water. It is stocked with rainbow trout from the park’s own local fish farm, and some of the fish carry tags worth cash prizes. Any method is allowed, so fly, spinning and bait anglers share the banks.
The fishery names the north shore from White Post to Pebble Beach as fly friendly, the south shore from the Witches Hat to Easter Bay as easy to fish with disabled facilities, and the west end for ledger and float. There is a disabled platform near the visitor centre, and the shop sells tackle, bait and drinks. Signal crayfish are present, so follow the Check, Clean, Dry procedure.
For 2026 fishing opens on 14 March, from 8am to 4pm or sunset, whichever is sooner. A full day permit is £31 for 8 fish (£29 concessions) or £27 for 5 fish, under 17s pay £13 for 2 fish, and a catch and release sporting permit for fly and spinning is £22. Winter permits are priced separately, £25 for 8 fish and £17 for catch and release, and the page gives no dates for them, so ask when you book. Parking is included.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Any Method
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
- Full day, 8 fish 8 fish · 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026 price. Concessions £29 (aged 65 or over, or with a blue badge). A second rod is £5 extra, for one angler only. Parking is included.
- £31 per day
- Full day, 5 fish 5 fish · 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026 price. A second rod is £5 extra, for one angler only.
- £27 per day
- Under 17s, 2 fish 2 fish · 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026 price for a day permit for under 17s.
- £13 per day
- Catch and release sporting permit Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026 price. Fly and spinning. The permit is listed as optional 2 fish, and the page does not explain it, so check the terms when you book. Stop fishing as soon as you reach your catch.
- £22 per day
Day tickets and booking
- WP Waterside Parks Day tickets
Day tickets
Day permits can be bought on Bookwhen, at the Grassholme visitor centre (+44 1833 641121) or by phone. Parking is included in the permit price.
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Prices by date
Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Lake
- 1
- Boat fishing
- Bank only
Stocking and fish species
none stocking · Rainbow trout from the park’s own local fish farm; some fish are tagged with cash prizes. No stocking schedule is published.
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Grassholme Reservoir
Any method. Stop fishing immediately when you reach your catch limit. Do not enter the water for any reason, and no swimming or water sports. Follow the Check, Clean, Dry procedure. You need an Environment Agency rod licence, bought online at gov.uk before you fish.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request..
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FAQ
Grassholme Reservoir FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Grassholme Reservoir, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Grassholme Reservoir at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Grassholme Reservoir?
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
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