County Durham
Sharpley Springs Fly Lakes
£16 today
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
Stillwater
Bank fishing only.
About Sharpley Springs Fly Lakes
The fly lakes at Sharpley Springs are spring fed water on a working farm near Seaham. The fishery’s rules say all brown trout must be returned, and the page does not name the lakes or give their size.
Fishing is fly only, with barbless hooks, a maximum of three hooks on a line and one rod per angler. Eggs, boobies, wagglers, rubber or plastic lures and bait additives are banned, and so are buoyant flies fished on sinking lines. Wading and dogs are not allowed. Anglers sign on and off in the catch returns book at the Fisherman’s Lodge.
On a killing ticket the first fish must be killed and you can then take up to the bag limit, after which everything is returned. A full day with three fish is £30. Sporting tickets are catch and release only, from £16 for four hours to £25 for a full day.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
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, 3 fish 3 fish, then C&R · 1 Jan to 31 Dec Prices as shown on the fishery’s prices and rules page. The first fish must be killed, then up to the bag limit, and after that everything goes back. Fish of 6lb and over must be returned, and so must all brown trout. Add £4 for a child aged 7 to 13 (parent and child supplement).
- £30 per day
- Any 6 hours, 2 fish 2 fish, then C&R · 1 Jan to 31 Dec Prices as shown on the fishery’s prices and rules page. The first fish must be killed, then up to the bag limit, and after that everything goes back. Fish of 6lb and over must be returned, and so must all brown trout. Add £4 for a child aged 7 to 13 (parent and child supplement).
- £25 per ½ day
- Any 4 hours, 1 fish 1 fish, then C&R · 1 Jan to 31 Dec Prices as shown on the fishery’s prices and rules page. The first fish must be killed, then up to the bag limit, and after that everything goes back. Fish of 6lb and over must be returned, and so must all brown trout. Add £4 for a child aged 7 to 13 (parent and child supplement).
- £20 per ½ day
- Catch and release, full day C&R · 1 Jan to 31 Dec Prices as shown on the fishery’s prices and rules page. Strictly catch and release: fish must not be killed or bagged.
- £25 per day
- Catch and release, any 8 hours C&R · 1 Jan to 31 Dec Prices as shown on the fishery’s prices and rules page. Strictly catch and release: fish must not be killed or bagged.
- £22 per day
- Catch and release, any 6 hours C&R · 1 Jan to 31 Dec Prices as shown on the fishery’s prices and rules page. Strictly catch and release: fish must not be killed or bagged.
- £18 per ½ day
- Catch and release, any 4 hours C&R · 1 Jan to 31 Dec Prices as shown on the fishery’s prices and rules page. Strictly catch and release: fish must not be killed or bagged.
- £16 per ½ day
Day tickets and booking
- Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery
Prices by date
Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Boat fishing
- Bank only
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Sharpley Springs Fly Lakes
Fly fishing only on the fly lakes, barbless hooks, one rod, a maximum of three hooks on a line. A landing net with knotless mesh and a priest are required. First fish must be killed on a killing ticket, and fish of 6lb and over and all brown trout are returned. No eggs, boobies, wagglers, rubber or plastic lures or bait additives, and no buoyant flies on sinking lines. No dogs. Children must be supervised by an adult. The last ticket is sold before 6pm and the gate closes at 6.30pm. You need a valid Environment Agency rod licence.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. at Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery.
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FAQ
Sharpley Springs Fly Lakes FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Sharpley Springs Fly Lakes, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Sharpley Springs Fly Lakes at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Sharpley Springs Fly Lakes?
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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