Thrunton Long Crag Trout Fishery

Long Crag Lake

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Long Crag Lake is a fishing beat on the water at Thrunton Long Crag Trout Fishery.

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Fishing details

Long Crag Lake at a glance

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Water type: stillwater

Fishing methods

Fly Only

Wading allowed

Bank fishing only

Double bank

Long Crag is the larger of the two fly lakes at Thrunton Long Crag Trout Fishery, near Whittingham in Northumberland. It is spring fed, regularly stocked with brown, blue, rainbow and tiger trout, and fly only with barbless hooks.

A small number of float tubes can fish Long Crag, and booking with the fishery is essential. The fishing lodge overlooks the water. Tickets are sold by time on the water, as catch and keep or catch and release, and the prices are on the fishery’s own site.

Stocking and fish species

none stocking · Regularly stocked with brown, blue, rainbow and tiger trout.

Brown Trout

Rainbow Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Long Crag Lake

Fly fishing only, barbless hooks. A current Environment Agency rod licence is required. Ticket types and prices are on the fishery’s own site.

Where Long Crag Lake is

Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. at Thrunton Long Crag Trout Fishery.

Approximate location

The fishery and river

Fishery

Thrunton Long Crag Trout Fishery

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FAQ

Long Crag Lake FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Long Crag Lake, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Long Crag Lake at any one time?

The rod limit for Long Crag Lake is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference. Contact Thrunton Long Crag Trout Fishery directly if you need to confirm current availability.

02What species can I expect to catch on Long Crag Lake?

Long Crag Lake holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Wading arrangements for Long Crag Lake are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

No ghillie service is listed for Long Crag Lake at Thrunton Long Crag Trout Fishery — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.

05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?

Parking details for Long Crag Lake are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.

06What tackle should I bring?

Long Crag Lake is fished by fly_only. The fly recommendations section on the Long Crag Lake page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.

07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?

River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Long Crag Lake at Thrunton Long Crag Trout Fishery — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.

08Are dogs allowed on the beat?

Dogs are not listed as permitted on Long Crag Lake. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the .