River Greta (Tees) · County Durham
Greta Farm
£10 today Up to 3 rods
Passport scheme
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
1.6 miles of fishing
On the River Greta (Tees).
About Greta Farm
Greta Farm is about 1.6 miles (2.7 kilometres) of wild brown trout fishing on the River Greta, a tributary of the Tees, with a real chance of a sea trout. The Passport describes it as virgin water with a real character. The first section runs from the meeting of waters between the Greta and Sleightholme Beck downstream for just under a mile (1.6 kilometres), some of it double bank. It is easy to wade, and the top section is not interrupted by trees, so there is generally a good background for casting. The second section starts at the main bridge below Bowes village and runs downstream for just over half a mile (1.1 kilometres). It is much harder to fish, with the first half kilometre heavily tree lined and the final section easier. Wading there is tricky and the banks are overgrown.
The page says the Greta fishes very well even at low summer levels, with free rising trout in the pools, and that in a wet summer there is a real chance of a sea trout from August onwards, with sea trout present at the back end. EA and Tees Rivers Trust monitoring has shown good numbers of sea trout in the upper Greta. For trout it suggests spiders and nymphs, but especially the dry fly, on a 7ft to 8ft rod rated 3 or 4, and for sea trout a slightly larger rod with low water doubles and singles such as Stoats Tails. Wading is of average difficulty and a wading staff is advisable, and there is bedrock, so watch for shelves. There may be electric fences and livestock in the fields.
The fishing is fly only with barbless hooks and strictly catch and release, dogs are not allowed and the beat has a wash-off policy. Up to three tickets are sold a day. The trout day ticket costs £10 and the sea trout day ticket £10. 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
- £10 per day
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
Trout day ticket £10 and sea trout day ticket £10 on the Passport’s beat page in October 2026 (no sea trout season is printed, so only the trout ticket is a price row); up to three tickets a day. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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Fishing details
- Rods
- Up to 3
- Length
- 1.6 miles
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Greta Farm
Fly fishing only. Barbless hooks only. Catch and release for all species. No dogs. The beat operates a wash-off policy. National byelaws apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Greta (Tees).
Conditions on the River Greta (Tees)
The river
The River Greta is a tributary of the River Tees in County Durham. It runs past Bowes and Greta Bridge and joins the Tees at the Meeting of the Waters near Rokeby. Its name comes from Old Norse and…
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FAQ
Greta Farm FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Greta Farm, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Greta Farm at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Greta Farm?
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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