River Tees · County Durham
River Tees, Gainford, St Mary’s Well to Barforth Wath
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
About River Tees, Gainford, St Mary’s Well to Barforth Wath
This is the Gainford Riverside Trust permit water on the River Tees at Gainford, running from St Mary’s Well, below the churchyard, upstream to Barforth Wath, which is next to the downstream cemetery fence. Fishing is by permit only. The riverside is a public footpath area, but the trust says the river banks are private land, there are no vehicles, and no life aids by the river.
A permit covers either coarse fish and trout, which includes grayling, or salmon and sea trout. Adult day permits are £8 for coarse fish and trout and £12.50 for salmon and sea trout, and adult annual permits are £35 and £50, with concessions for over 65s and ages 12 to 15. Children under 12 fish free with a zero cost permit. You choose the date of a day permit at checkout, and it covers only that date.
All legal baits and methods are allowed apart from natural minnow, fry, prawn and shrimp, and there are limits on spinning. The trust’s rules limit what can be killed each day and each season.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Any Method
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- GR Gainford Riverside Trust Day tickets
Day tickets
Day and annual permits are bought online. Choose coarse fish and trout or salmon and sea trout. Adult prices: day £8 or £12.50, annual £35 or £50.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Tees, Gainford, St Mary’s Well to Barforth Wath
Fishing is strictly by permit and subject to Environment Agency byelaws. A permit covers either coarse fish and trout or salmon and sea trout, not both. Closed seasons: salmon and sea trout 1 November to 31 January, trout 1 October to 21 March, coarse fish including grayling 15 March to 15 June. All legal baits and methods are allowed except natural minnow, fry, prawn and shrimp. No spinning lures for trout, grayling or coarse fish at any time, and none for salmon before 16 June. Anglers may kill and return two trout or grayling and one salmon or sea trout in total in a day, and up to four salmon or sea trout in an annual season. Fish below the sizes set in the Environment Agency byelaws are returned. No fishing between midnight and 6am. Permits are bought in the angler’s own name and carry proof of purchase and ID.
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, Gainford, St Mary’s Well to Barforth Wath FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Tees, Gainford, St Mary’s Well to Barforth Wath, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Tees, Gainford, St Mary’s Well to Barforth Wath at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Tees, Gainford, St Mary’s Well to Barforth Wath?
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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